Debated in Parliament on 2 Nov 2021.
Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport (a) from 2016 to date, how many Tesla cars are sold annually; (b) how many of these cars have Tesla's “Autopilot” Advanced Driver Assistance System installed; and (c) whether there has been any road traffic accident in Singapore involving a Tesla car on “Autopilot” mode.
From 2016 to September 2021, 558 Tesla cars were registered in Singapore. Five hundred and fifty seven of these cars have Tesla's "Autopilot" Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) installed.
Vehicles registered for use on Singapore roads must comply with internationally-recognised standards, such as those set out by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The version of Tesla’s “Autopilot” system approved for use in Singapore is compliant with UN Regulation No 79. Even after engaging Tesla’s "Autopilot" system, the car is not autonomous; drivers are still required to have their hands physically on the wheel at all times and take control, as needed, to maintain safety. There has been no reported road traffic accident in Singapore involving a Tesla car on "Autopilot" mode.
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