No more brakeless bicycles on public paths and roads in future as Government accepts advisory panel's review

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SINGAPORE: Brakeless bicycles will no longer be allowed on public paths and roads in the future, said the Ministry of Transport (MOT) on Monday ...

"This was welcomed by the active mobility community, retailers and pedestrians," said MOT.AdvertisementThe proposed rule will mainly affect fixed-gear bicycles, known commonly as fixies, as well as bicycle motocross bicycles used for cycling sports. These make up the majority of specialised bicycles that have one handbrake or no brakes at all, the advisory panel noted.

Meanwhile, the transport ministry said:"All active mobility device users should continue to practise safe riding and to look out for other path and road users."THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY INSURANCE "We agree with the panel’s assessment and will work closely with them as they continue to study the issue," said MOT.Panel member and Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim called the Government's decision "a good move which improves the status quo".

 

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