Introduction
Allianz Insurance recently made headlines for underwriting a
fully driverless autonomous vehicle
("AV") service in Singapore. This
follows a string of local AV news, including the Ministry of
Transport's recent announcement of its intention to roll out AV
shuttle services on public roads in Q4 2025, which should unlock
more opportunities for private actors to enter the Singapore AV
scene. Set out below is a summary of some of the key considerations
in the application process for AV trial and use in
Singapore.
Considerations when applying for AV operation in
Singapore
Under Singapore law, the use of AVs on public roads is governed
by the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended by the Road Traffic
(Amendment) Act 2017, and regulated in detail by the Road Traffic
(Autonomous Motor Vehicles) Rules 2017 (the "AV
Rules"). The AV Rules permit AV use on public roads
on an "opt in" basis. Under the AV Rules, an application
must be made to the Land Transport
