Tougher rules for users of personal mobility devices from next month

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From next month, those under 16 years old can be fined or even jailed for riding an electric scooter without adult supervision. Cyclists and users of personal mobility devices will also be banned from holding and using their mobile phones while riding. In...

An exception will be made for those riding under proper adult supervision.

Meanwhile, the ban on holding and operating a mobile communication device while riding will address safety concerns related to distracted riding.Those who flout either of the new rules may be fined up to $1,000 or face up to three months in jail for the first offence.The rules will be enforced by LTA's team of about 200 active mobility enforcement officers.

On the banning of active mobility device users from holding and using phones while riding, Ms Arissa said:"I strongly agree with it as I have almost knocked into other cyclists when they were not concentrating and looking at their phones.Regarding the code of conduct for pedestrians, LTA will announce more details at a later date.First, pedestrians should keep to the left when walking on paths unless they are overtaking others.

Second, they should walk on footpaths whenever these paths are available, next to cycling and shared paths. Third, they should pay attention to their surroundings while walking, and not be focused on their mobile or audio devices.

 

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