In Parliament
Oral Reply by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng to Parliamentary Question on Enforcement Actions Taken against Errant Active Mobility Device Riders
15 February 2022
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Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng asked the Minister for Transport
a. what are the types and frequency of enforcement actions taken against errant active mobility device riders who speed or ride on pathways where they should not; and
b. whether more resources can be provided for stricter enforcements especially at pathways affected by infrastructure works in the Central District.
Reply by Senior Parliamentary Secretary Baey Yam Keng:
1. For the safety of all path users, several teams of Active Mobility Enforcement Officers (AMEOs) are deployed daily, including at night, to deter and detect errant active mobility device riders. They also conduct frequent joint enforcement operations with National Parks Board (NParks) officers in parks and along park connectors. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has also been tapping on technology for enforcement, including a pilot deployment of mobile closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) to catch errant users, and identification of hotspots based on public feedback from the MyTransport.SG mobile application.
2. Offenders caught speeding or using the wrong path, for example, e-scooter or power-assisted bicycle (PAB) riders who use footpaths, are issued with an offence form on the spot. AMEOs also conduct checks on active mobility devices to ensure that the devices meet the requirements stipulated by LTA and have not been illegally modified. Non-compliant devices will be immediately seized.
3. Where pathways are affected by infrastructure works, LTA will ensure that alternative crossings or paths are available, and signages are installed to guide path users. If necessary, LTA will deploy AMEOs to tackle egregious active mobility offences at these locations.
4. With close to 6,000km of footpaths and cycling paths islandwide, enforcement alone will not prevent errant behaviour. Ultimately, path safety is a collective responsibility, and we urge all users to play their part to use our shared spaces in a responsible manner.