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Government Accepts Recommendation from the Active Mobility Advisory Panel to Mandate Brakes on Bicycles used on Public Paths and Roads
25 January 2021
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1. The Ministry of Transport has accepted the Active Mobility Advisory Panel’s (AMAP) fourth review, submitted to the Government on 30 Dec 2020, to promote safe use of active mobility devices.
2. While path safety has improved, it is timely for the Panel to continue to monitor the landscape and make forward-looking recommendations. The Panel also plays an important role in engaging the public, and promoting awareness and civic responsibility amongst all path users.
Brakes on Pedal Bicycles
3. The Panel recommended mandating that all bicycles have brakes installed when used on public paths and roads, to improve safety concerns from the use of brakeless bicycles. This was welcomed by the active mobility community, retailers and pedestrians. We will work closely with the Panel to implement it. More details will be announced in due course.
4. All active mobility device users should continue to practise safe riding and to look out for other path and road users.
Third-Party Liability Insurance
6. Since Dec 2020, active mobility device users who ride for businesses or commercial reasons are required to be covered by third-party liability insurance (TPLI). The Panel has highlighted the need to monitor the effectiveness of this measure and engage the insurance industry to develop more accessible and affordable TPLI. We agree with the Panel’s assessment and will work closely with them as they continue to study the issue.
7. AMAP’s report is available here