Enforcement against unsafe road behaviour by cyclists

Question:

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong: To ask the Minister for Home Affairs whether the Ministry will coordinate with the Ministry of Transport to increase enforcement efforts against cyclists and e-bike users riding on roads without helmets, front and rear lights for night rides, or riding against the flow traffic in fairness to motorists who may face severe penalties, including imprisonment if found liable for accidents involving cyclists or e-bike riders.

Answer:

Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs:

1. The Traffic Police (TP) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) conduct regular enforcement at accident hotspots and locations reported by members of the public, including where unsafe road behaviour by cyclists and e-bike users are observed. TP and LTA enforce against on-road cycling offences, including riding in groups of more than five, without helmets, without front and rear lights, and going against the flow of traffic.