Addressing causes of increased traffic accidents involving cyclists and reviewing existing rules for cyclist and motorist road interactions

Question:

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye: To ask the Senior Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs in light of the increase in traffic accidents involving cyclists in 2025 (a) whether further measures are being considered to address the main causes of such accidents; and (b) whether the Government sees a need to review the existing rules governing interactions between cyclists and motorists on our roads.

Answer:

Mr K Shanmugam, Senior Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs:

1. The most common causes of traffic accidents involving cyclists in 2025 include cycling in a disorderly manner and failure to keep a proper lookout. The Government will increase enforcement and road safety education of cyclists and motorists. We will also take these factors into consideration when reviewing the road traffic rules.