Debated in Parliament on 2 Jul 2024.
Mr Desmond Choo asked the Minister for Transport (a) how many errant cyclists have been fined in 2024; (b) how many of those fined are repeat offenders; (c) whether LTA plans to step up enforcement operations; and (d) whether the Ministry will (i) enhance penalties imposed on errant cyclists, especially for repeat errant cyclists and (ii) consider imposing a requirement for errant cyclists to attend a mandatory road safety course.
Between January and May 2024, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Traffic Police (TP) took action against 653 cycling offences committed on public paths and roads. Less than 1% of them were by repeat offenders for the same offence in the past three years.
Under the Active Mobility Act, first-time offenders for errant cycling offences may be fined up to $10,000 and/or jailed up to six months depending on the severity of the offence. Repeat offenders can be subject to higher penalties. Offenders who have committed offences, such as speeding, are required to attend safe riding courses.
LTA and TP will continually review our regulatory frameworks and penalties and take firm enforcement actions against errant riders to keep our paths and roads safe. We will also continue to promote gracious road usage behaviours, as safety is a shared responsibility for all road and path users.
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