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SINGAPORE - From Feb 1, 2016, power-assisted bicycles (PABs) sold in Singapore need to comply with new requirements that are aligned with European standards in order to be approved and sealed with a new orange seal. The revised technical requirements are aligned with the European Standard EN15194 and specify safety requirements such as those for electric circuits, batteries, power management and maximum power, said a Land Transport Authority (LTA) statement today (Jan 27). The standard is applied in 33 countries across Europe and in Australia. These revisions include motor power assistance to be progressively reduced and finally cut off as the bicycle reaches 25km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling. This makes the PAB less prone to jerking when moving off from a stationary position, making it safer for the rider and other road users. Only PABs that adopt the revised requirements and weigh no more than 20kg will be type-approved and affixed with a seal for use on public roads.
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