Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Annual Enforcement Actions Against Errant Cyclists and PMD Riders in Orchard Road Area

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport

a.     over the past three years, how many enforcement actions have been taken annually against errant cyclists and riders of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) in the Orchard Road area;

b.     how many of these cases involved foreign nationals; and

c.     what are the Ministry’s plans to enhance safety awareness among this group of users.

Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran:

1.     For the three years between June 2020 and May 2023, there were about 180 errant riding offences detected on public paths in the Orchard Road area. These included riding power-assisted bicycles (PABs) or motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) on footpaths, speeding, and riding pedal bicycles without handbrakes. Out of the 100 offenders who have already been identified, only one is a foreign national. The other cases are pending investigation.

2.     The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has rolled out public education campaigns since 2016 to socialise device users to safe riding norms and publicise active mobility rules and guidelines. For example, the annual Move Happy campaign encourages gracious path sharing for all path users. LTA also works with the Singapore Tourism Board to educate tourists on the rules and guidelines for riding in Singapore and will continue to press on with such campaigns.