Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Enforcement Measures Against Cyclists’ and Riders’ Usage of Pedestrian-Only Paths

Dr Charlene Chen asked the Acting Minister for Transport 

a.     how does the Ministry work with enforcement officers to ensure consistent and proportionate enforcement of the pedestrian-only paths rule for cyclists and riders, including when to issue warnings versus fines; and

b.     what measures are being considered to reduce conflicts on narrow paths where users may inadvertently stray into each other’s lanes.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow: 

1.     The Land Transport Authority (LTA) takes a dual pronged approach. First, LTA conducts education campaigns and community engagement programmes regularly to promote gracious path sharing and safe behaviour. Since August 2024, LTA’s active mobility enforcement officers have been on the ground to educate users, both cyclists and pedestrians, on the safe use of the segregated paths, ahead of the commencement of the Pedestrian-Only Paths (POP) rule on 1 July 2025. POPs are marked with clear logos and wordings, to help users use the correct paths.

2.     Currently, warnings, and subsequently fines are given to those who continue to intentionally disobey the rule, especially those who endanger others with errant riding behaviour.