Unfair to Ban Us From Pedestrian-only Paths, Say Cyclists as LTA Starts Enforcement on Jul 1

Unfair to ban us from pedestrian-only paths, say cyclists as LTA starts enforcement on Jul 1

Some cyclists and pedestrians said they were not aware of the new ruling. The Land Transport Authority said it has been engaging and educating active mobility users on the correct path to use, among other things.

Cyclists face fines, jail for riding on pedestrian-only paths as enforcement begins on July 1

First-time offenders could be fined up to $2,000 or jailed for three months, or both. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Penalties for cycling on pedestrian-only paths began July 1, but people have a lot of questions

SINGAPORE: From Tuesday (Jul 1), people who were found using their bicycles on pedestrian-only paths could begin to face a fine of up to S$2,000 and/or three months’ jail time, even for first-time offenders, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) reminded the public in a social media post. The LTA has been converting the footpaths adjacent […] The post Penalties for cycling on pedestrian-only paths began July 1, but people have a lot of questions ap…

New Path Rules Spark Cyclist Concerns as LTA Begins Enforcement on Pedestrian-Only Lanes

A new set of rules has officially come into effect in Singapore, prohibiting cyclists from riding on paths designated solely for pedestrians. This change, which began enforcement on Tuesday, July 1, has prompted mixed reactions from path users across the island. While some pedestrians have welcomed the new measures, many cyclists are voicing concerns that the ban feels unfair. Under these new regulations, bicycles and non-motorised personal mobi…

Cycling on pedestrian-only paths? You can be jailed and fined $2,000

Cyclists, non-motorised personal mobility device (PMD) and motorised PMD users will face severe penalties if they use pedestrian-only paths, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Tuesday (July 1). Motorised personal mobility devices include e-bikes, while non-motorised ones include kick scooters. This follows the conversion of over 200km of footpaths adjacent to cycling paths across Singapore into pedestrian-only paths, which...

Police to ticket cyclists riding on sidewalks, which amounts to almost all cyclists in Japan

I hope they have a lot of paper. As reported earlier, Japan’s Road Traffic Act has undergone some revisions that are set to take place in April of next year. Most notable among them is the addition of a “blue ticket” (aokippu) which is a fine for reckless cycling behaviors, such as 12,000 yen (US$83) for using a smartphone while riding, 6,000 yen for running red lights, and 111 other types of traffic violations. Many of them are clearly dangerou…