Gov’t to require motorcycles to have anti-lock braking system

This is part of the government’s efforts to improve vehicle and road safety.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will require all newly registered motorcycles to be equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) starting 1 April 2027, as part of ongoing efforts to improve vehicle and road safety.

The government is giving the motor industry a transition period of 18 months to clear existing stocks and bring ABS-equipped models.

According to the LTA, ABS reduces the risk of skidding by controlling brake pressure and maintaining vehicle stability during sudden or hard braking. International studies show that motorcycles equipped with ABS have a 37% lower fatal crash rate compared to those without ABS.

According to the Traffic Police’s 2024 Annual Road Traffic Situation report, fatal accidents involving motorcyclists rose by 20.8%, whilst motorcyclist and pillion rider fatalities increased by 25% in 2024 compared to 2023.

Existing motorcycles without ABS do not need to be retrofitted.

LTA said that around half of the motorcycle population in Singapore is already equipped with ABS.

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