Singapore to mandate ABS on all new motorcycles from April 2027 amid rising fatal crashes
SINGAPORE, Sept 17 — Singapore will require all newly registered motorcycles to be equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) from Apr 1, 2027, becoming the first Asean country to implement such a measure, according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
LTA said existing motorcycles without ABS do not need to be retrofitted with ABS.
“As of end-2024, around half of the motorcycle population in Singapore is already equipped with ABS. The motor industry has an 18-month transition period to clear existing stocks and bring in ABS-equipped models,” it said in a statement on Tuesday.
LTA said the new regulation aims to improve safety for motorcyclists, pillion riders, as well as other road users.
ABS reduces the risk of skidding by controlling brake pressure and maintaining vehicle stability during sudden or hard braking.
The LTA noted that international studies show motorcycles fitted with ABS have a 37 per cent lower fatal crash rate than those without.
According to the Traffic Police’s 2024 Annual Road Traffic Situation report, fatal accidents involving motorcyclists rose by 20.8 per cent, while motorcyclist and pillion rider fatalities increased by 25 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023.
