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Mandatory insurance for personal mobility device users too onerous and costly: Josephine Teo
By Lim Jia Qi Posted 10 Oct 2016 17:44 Updated 10 Oct 2016 18:17

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SINGAPORE: Having a mandatory bicycle registration scheme and insurance plan for users of Personal Mobility Devices (PMD) to cover third party liability would be too onerous and costly for the vast majority of users who behave responsibly and safely, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Josephine Teo in Parliament on Monday (Oct 10).

“Only power-assisted bicycles, which travel on roads and are typically prone to modification, warrant registration, said Mrs Teo, adding that the Active Mobility Advisory Panel had already considered that suggestion before submitting a list of recommendations to the Government in March. “The Government concurred with this position.”

Mrs Teo cited cities such as Amsterdam and Copenhagen, which have a strong culture of active mobility but do not mandate registration or insurance.

“Like in those cities, pedestrians injured in accidents in Singapore can obtain compensation by initiating civil lawsuits or through private settlements. If the offender is prosecuted and convicted in criminal court, the court will consider if compensation to the victim should be paid.”

Mrs Teo also revealed that there were 12 reported on-road accidents involving collisions between pedestrians and bicycles or PMDs since last year.

“The careless behaviour of a small minority of users has caused accidents, and led some members of the public to oppose their proliferation. It would be unfortunate if we allowed the careless behaviour of this small minority to prevent the large majority of responsible and considerate cyclists and personal mobility device users from enjoying the benefits of such travel modes,” said Mrs Teo.

Several Members of Parliament including Non-Constituency MP Dennis Tan asked whether there are any measures to reduce the frequency of accidents caused PMDs or electric bikes colliding with pedestrians.

Mrs Teo said the sensible approach is to adopt measures that will help prevent accidents. She cited the list of recommendations that was submitted by the Active Mobility Advisory Panel. The recommendations include having cyclists and PMD users to observe a speed limit of 15km/h on footpaths and 25km/h on cycling path and stepping up enforcement efforts.

Over 700 cyclists and PMD users have been caught riding recklessly. LTA has conducted close to 20 joint operations with the Traffic Police to clamp down on reckless riding behaviour, and will continue with such enforcement operations, said Mrs Teo.

The recommendations were accepted by the Government and will be debated in Parliament, she added.

- CNA/jq

This caliber ca be Minister. Oh TEO hor... Singaporeans believes 100% on proven caliber. OK worship Ms Teo as our good fortune.

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E-scooters seized after users caught speeding, riding recklessly
Posted 19 Oct 2016 12:52 Updated 19 Oct 2016 13:14

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SINGAPORE: Two electric scooter users caught speeding and riding recklessly have had their e-scooters seized, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Oct 19).

The offenders were caught in separate LTA operations on Oct 15 and 18. The first rider was found speeding and riding recklessly on the road and across a zebra crossing at the junction of Yishun Avenue 2 and Avenue 3. The second rider was caught at Upper Aljunied Road.

The LTA said it conducted several operations over the past weeks after receiving complaints of e-scooter users riding recklessly at high speed along footpaths and on roads.

It also reminded e-scooter users not to ride their devices on the road, adding that it will not hesitate to take enforcement action against riders found doing so.

The LTA said earlier this month that more than 700 cyclists, e-bike and e-scooter users have been caught for reckless riding and received warnings.

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A heavy fine of at least 500 bucks will surely deter recklessness.

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E-scooters seized after users caught speeding, riding recklessly
Posted 19 Oct 2016 12:52 Updated 19 Oct 2016 13:14

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SINGAPORE: Two electric scooter users caught speeding and riding recklessly have had their e-scooters seized, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Oct 19).

The offenders were caught in separate LTA operations on Oct 15 and 18. The first rider was found speeding and riding recklessly on the road and across a zebra crossing at the junction of Yishun Avenue 2 and Avenue 3. The second rider was caught at Upper Aljunied Road.

The LTA said it conducted several operations over the past weeks after receiving complaints of e-scooter users riding recklessly at high speed along footpaths and on roads.

It also reminded e-scooter users not to ride their devices on the road, adding that it will not hesitate to take enforcement action against riders found doing so.

The LTA said earlier this month that more than 700 cyclists, e-bike and e-scooter users have been caught for reckless riding and received warnings.

- CNA/cy

Warning is useless. They will continue to do what they like to do.
Damn pissed, nowadays want to have a relax walk on pedestrian also have to lookout for cyclist, e-biker....etc.
Best is like you have killed their whole family when you don't give way.

[jcchia]

Nowadays, even got caught, they never worried. Just see MP to appeal.

[loveikan]

Saw a few bikes on the road. Recipe for accident.
Hope these machines will get ban soonest.

[NI KI]

3 motorised scooters killed in accident along west coast. RIP. Hope that LTA do something asap

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3 motorized Scooters as in e-scooters or motorbike scooters?? If motorbike, it's unrelated to this topic.

Did I see a low half of a body, missing upper half?

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Look like e scooter to me

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ONE DEAD, TWO INJURED IN HORRIFIC E-BIKE ACCIDENT

Oct 28, 2016 7:54am

One man died and two others were injured in an accident last night possibly involving e-bikes.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force told The New Paper on Friday they received a call just before midnight last night.

They sent two ambulances to West Coast Highway at the junction of Pandan Crescent.

One man was declared dead at the scene.

Another suffered serious injuries and the National University Hospital was told to be on standby.

He was taken there with another casualty who suffered leg injuries.

Several netizens have posted pictures on Facebook saying e-bikes were involved.

One netizen, Bear Shida, said three e-bikes had been hit by a trailer.

Another Facebook user, Naing Htay, wrote that the accident involved three e-bikes and a container truck.