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Government Legislation

  • [Other] Amendments to Safety Standard Annex 40 (Bicycles)
    • Competent Ministry : Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
    • Advance Publication of Legislation :
    • Opinion Submission Deadline :

[Background]


○ Speed Limit Compliance: While current standards mandate a maximum speed of less than 25 km/h, some users are illegally bypassing these limiters. Revisions are necessary to prevent such tampering.

○ Structural Safety of Folding Bikes: Frequent fractures in the welded sections of folding bicycle joints have led to falling accidents. The standards are being updated to enhance structural integrity.


[Main Points]


○ Anti-Tampering Measures: Labeling requirements will be supplemented so consumers can verify that the product’s maximum speed cannot be manipulated.

○ Frame Failure Prevention: A "Horizontal Load Fatigue Test" will be added to the safety inspection protocol for both standard and electric bicycles to verify frame strength.


Regulatory effect assessment
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Legislative proposal (draft)
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