30th ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting Memorandum

Riders of powered two and three wheelers account for the majority of road fatalities in the ASEAN region. This has recently changed as road safety is now recognized as a
major issue of public health and sustainable development. Motorcyclists are vulnerable due to the lack of protection as compared to car occupants. Due to this lack of protection, it is vital to focus efforts on crash avoidance technologies in order to increase motorcyclist safety. One of the most effective motorcycle safety technologies available to date is motorcycle anti-lock braking system (ABS). Research has shown that motorcycle ABS can increase rider stability, reduce stopping distances and decrease rider fatalities by 31%.

To increase motorcyclist safety, there is an urgent need to democratize safety globally through the application of a motorcycle ABS standard. Every motorcycle sold that is not equipped with ABS is an opportunity lost.