Newly registered motorbikes to have anti-lock braking system

As part of its ongoing efforts to improve vehicle and road safety, the LTA has announced that from 1 April 2027, all newly registered motorcycles will be equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Existing motorcycles without ABS do not need to be retrofitted with ABS.

ABS reduces the risk of skidding by controlling brake pressure and maintaining vehicle stability during sudden or hard braking. Thus, with this new requirement, Singapore will be the first ASEAN country to require all new motorcycles to be equipped with ABS.

International studies show that motorcycles equipped with ABS have a 37% lower fatal crash rate compared to those without ABS. In addition, according to the Traffic Police's 2024 Annual Road Traffic Situation report, fatal accidents involving motorcyclists rose by 20.8%, while motorcyclist and pillion rider fatalities increased by 25% in 2024 compared to 2023.

The LTA has said that this new regulation aims to improve safety for motorcyclists, pillion riders, as well as other road users.