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ABSTRACT- This paper examines the effectiveness of the ‘ride-bright ’ legislation in Singapore that was implemented in November 1995. The odds ratio test is used to investigate if there is any significant difference in the number of daytime motorcycle accidents by severity before and after the implementation of the legislation. The findings indicate that though there is insignificant change for the number of serious injury and slight injury accidents, the legislation is effective to reduce the number of fatal accidents. 21 INTRODUCT ION A review of the road casualties and motor vehicle population statistics in Singapore revealed the following observations: · As at June 1997, the motor vehicle population (inclusive of public buses and taxis) in Singapore is 656,552. Out of this population, motor cars made up the highest proportion (57.09%; 374,852) followed by motorcycles and scooters (20.00%; 131,319). · In 1996, the total number of road casualties is 7,853, out of which motorcyclists and their pillion riders is the most vulnerable group of motorists, accounting for 49.90 % (3,919) of the total number of fatalities and casualties. · Motorcyclists and their pillion riders also sustained the highest number of injuries in terms of the following degree of injuries