SINGAPORE: Bicycles and non-motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) like kick scooters will be banned from footpaths adjacent to cycling lanes, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Wednesday (Aug 14).
Currently, over 200km of cycling paths are situated next to footpaths.
LTA will be converting these footpaths into pedestrian-only paths and the new rule will be enforced from July next year, after an adjustment period for path users.
“To enhance safety for path users, especially pedestrians, bicycles and non-motorised PMDs will no longer be allowed on footpaths converted to pedestrian-only paths," it said.
"To allow cyclists and non-motorised PMD users to adjust to this requirement, LTA will give a grace period for the transition before it starts enforcement action from Jul 1, 2025."
Those caught flouting the new rule can be fined up to S$2,000 (US$1,520) or jailed up to three months, or both.
Bicycles and non-motorised PMDs are currently allowed on footpaths adjacent to cycling lanes, although path users are encouraged to stick to their respective paths under the code of conduct for active mobility, LTA said.
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Currently, over 200km of cycling paths are situated next to footpaths.
LTA will be converting these footpaths into pedestrian-only paths and the new rule will be enforced from July next year, after an adjustment period for path users.
“To enhance safety for path users, especially pedestrians, bicycles and non-motorised PMDs will no longer be allowed on footpaths converted to pedestrian-only paths," it said.
"To allow cyclists and non-motorised PMD users to adjust to this requirement, LTA will give a grace period for the transition before it starts enforcement action from Jul 1, 2025."
Those caught flouting the new rule can be fined up to S$2,000 (US$1,520) or jailed up to three months, or both.
Bicycles and non-motorised PMDs are currently allowed on footpaths adjacent to cycling lanes, although path users are encouraged to stick to their respective paths under the code of conduct for active mobility, LTA said.
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