20. The expert from EC informed GRRF about the intention of the EU member states to mandate the fitting of advanced brake systems (ABS) on certain category L vehicles (GRRF-72-09). He clarified that ABS in the context of his presentation meant combined braking systems acting on front and rear wheels, as well as anti-lock braking systems. He added that evidence from the European Union (EU) indicated that mandatory fitting of ABS could decrease the number of fatal accidents and the risk of severe injuries for motorcyclists.

21. The expert from the United States of America informed GRRF about the result of a study on motorcycle anti-lock braking systems and crash risks (GRRF-72-25). According to the outcome of the study, motorcycles with anti-lock braking systems were not shown to have a significant effect on motorcycle crash risk.

The expert from Australia welcomed both presentations and announced that his government had recently released a national road safety strategy.