Written Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran to Parliamentary Question on Cyclists Summoned for Riding at Excessive Speeds at Footpaths or Shared Paths in Past Two Years

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Transport how many cyclists have been summoned for riding at excessive speeds at footpaths or shared paths in the past 24 months.

Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran:

1.     To ensure the safety of path users, all active mobility users must abide by the speed limit of 10kph on footpaths and 25kph on shared paths. LTA also maintains a strong enforcement presence to deter errant riding on paths. From 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2021, 84 notices were issued to cyclists for speeding on footpaths and shared paths. The numbers have remained relatively stable, notwithstanding the increasing popularity of cycling.

2.     The Government will continue to enforce against errant cyclists and promote a safe and gracious path sharing culture through sustained education and outreach efforts. These include gracious path sharing campaigns and the propagation of safe riding rules and practices for cyclists through the Confidence on Wheels programme.

3.     However, education and enforcement are only part of the solution. The best way is for all of us – cyclists, pedestrians and all public path users – to be responsible, follow all rules, and stay alert at all times.