Overview
- MoRTH’s draft adopts a five-pillar safe-systems model that weights crash protection at 55% and vulnerable road-user protection at 20%.
- New mandatory assessments include pedestrian legform and adult/child headform impacts, plus added oblique pole side impact and rear impact crash tests.
- Optional points are offered for Autonomous Emergency Braking that can detect pedestrians and motorcyclists, extending the scope of safety assist evaluations.
- Eligibility tightens with standard ESC and curtain airbags required and vehicles with side-facing seats excluded, while tougher cut-offs raise the bar for 3–5 star ratings.
- Stakeholders can comment until December 20 before the standard is finalised for a four-year run, with application reported as expected from 2027.