WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN RIDING A Motorcycle?
Kids travelling on a “wheeled toys” are considered walkers and are, thus, allowed on pedestrian-only lines, said LTA.
A “wheeled toys” refers to a child’s motor vehicles, bike, bike or a similar toys, but only when it is being used by a child who is below 12 years old.
WHY THE MOVE TO CONVERT FOOTPATHS?
It’s intended to increase protection for everyone, especially pedestrians of all ages and types.
Officials are implementing this presently because Singapore has since developed , more than 200km of riding paths that run parallel to trails.  ,
” Previously, we did n’t have enough of the facilities to separate out the ( pedestrians and riders )” , , Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat told reporters on Wednesday ( Aug 14 ).
We now feel that this is the proper time for us to make this move because we have 200km of dedicated riding roads out of the 600km that are currently in use, he continued.
” Our goal is to improve health for our people, particularly for our elders and young children who walk.”
Mr. Chee claimed that the move was not caused by a rise in accidents involving effective mobility.
In fact, there have been fewer engaged flexibility incidents on footpaths since 2019!
” In 2019, we had about 303 situations. Last year in 2023, this came down to 70-plus situations. So this is not because the lines have become more dangerous”, he said.
WHAT RESPONSIBILITIES DO YOU FEEL FOR RULE AFFECTING?
Those caught riding on pedestrian-only paths in breach of the rule can be fined up to S$ 2, 000 ( US$ 1, 520 ) or jailed for up to three months, or both.
There will be a grace period before police activity begins as of July 1, 2025 to allow users to adjust to the new regulations.
In the meantime, LTA said its surface group did “engage and instruct” riders and non-motorised PMD customers if they are riding on the wrong way.
Path users will also receive advice to teach them, the organization continued.
ARE THERE MITIGATING FACTORS?
Mr Chee said LTA will have to be “flexible and fair” in the protection strategy.
If riders have to avoid roadblocks and stray recently into the pedestrian-only way and do so safely, that is” no unacceptable”, Mr Chee explained.
” Also, I think it’s also not intolerable for pedestrians to go onto the bike lanes to avoid obstacles, but we encourage them to keep to their own roads”.
In response to CNA’s questions, LTA stressed that it will take actions against , those who are speeding or riding in a impulsive and reckless way, regardless of the way used.