Pluses of ERP onboard units must not come at expense of safety, reliability

I wish to raise important concerns regarding the installation and operation of on-board units (OBUs) under the ERP 2.0 system, which affect safety, usability and regulatory compliance.

- Ong Kok Soon

Installing OBUs involves wiring in vehicles. Industry feedback indicates that some installers reuse existing wiring while others opt for new wiring, which is ideal but more expensive. This disparity raises safety risks including electrical faults, short circuits and potential fire hazards.

Furthermore, radio frequencies in certain vehicle systems may experience interference or temporary malfunction during OBU operation.

Vehicle owners, being laypersons, have limited means to verify the quality of installation, which can result in uncertainty and inconvenience.