Traffic Accidents along Tanah Merah Coast Road and Proportion of Accidents Involving Cyclists

Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) in each year between 2020 and 2025, how many traffic accidents occurred along Tanah Merah Coast Road and how many of these involved cyclists; (b) what are the primary causes of cyclist accidents and whether they are primarily due to heavy vehicle movements and road debris; and (c) what steps will the Ministry take in preventing accidents along this stretch of road.

Sir, between 2020 and 2025, there were on average around 20 accidents per year resulting in injuries or fatalities along Tanah Merah Coast Road, of which around nine accidents per year involved cyclists.

The primary causes of accidents involving cyclists along this road are: cycling in a disorderly manner, cyclists and motorists failing to keep a proper lookout, and cyclists and motorists failing to have proper control of their vehicle or mobility device.

The Traffic Police (TP) conduct regular enforcement at accident hotspots, including at Tanah Merah Coast Road. TP and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) also raise awareness of safe and gracious practices on our roads and pathways. For example, TP and LTA work closely with the Singapore Cycling Federation and the People's Association to engage the cycling community on cycling safety and disseminate guidelines on safe behaviour for motorists and cyclists.