24/06/2026
From 4 May to 30 June 2026, the Ministry of Transport is seeking public feedback on the legal framework that will govern autonomous vehicles (AVs).
The SPCA has responded with questions and suggestions on including animal welfare as a consideration. We asked if the framework would recognise animals as vulnerable road users, how liability would be attributed if an animal were to be hit by an AV, and what safeguards would be built in to protect animals and promote human-animal coexistence. In addition, we suggested monitoring trends in traffic incidents involving animals and making camera footage from AVs accessible if required to facilitate investigations concerning animal victims.
Every view matters. Share yours at https://go.gov.sg/avpublicconsult before the public consultation closes on 30 June at 5:00 pm.