Parliament: More areas to be marked as public paths; LTA approval needed to import e-scooters, e-bikes

SINGAPORE - Open spaces such as courtyards and plazas will be designated as public paths, enabling the Land Transport Authority to take enforcement action against cyclists and personal mobility device users flouting rules in such areas.

"We understand that some of these path-connected open spaces are used for community or municipal functions, such as grassroots events, night markets or community roadshows. We will facilitate events and activities by allowing open spaces to be closed temporarily," he added. Any individual who flouts this rule can be fined up to $5,000 and/or jailed for up to six months for the first offence.More details about the approval process will be announced at a later date.

In addition, 972 users were found riding non-compliant PMDs and PABs on public paths and roads. Eleven retailers were caught displaying non-compliant devices and failing to display warning notices about device requirements. "This has arisen because of the larger number of short trips between homes and neighbourhood centres."

But Dr Lam clarified that void decks and the space in front of commercial spaces in estates will not be reclassified as public paths. These areas will continue to be regulated under the town councils' by-laws.

Make cars cheaper lah. Then you won't have to do this stupid shit of identifying what is a path. Bring down the price of a corolla from $120k to it's actual price of $20k. Best thing - no need to worry about the impossible public transport social distancing problem.

Good move...make SG roads safe!

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