Posted: 13 December 2010 1209 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will
impose heavier penalties on cyclists and retailers of motorised
bicycles that do not meet its technical requirements from next
year.
Most of the fines will be doubled for errant cyclists and
suppliers.
Cyclists will face a fine ranging from S$100 to S$500, up from the
current fines of S$50 to S$200.
Retailers will face more severe penalties, with fines starting from
S$500.
Only low-powered models of motorised bicycles which are approved by
LTA and have an LTA seal, are allowed on public roads.
LTA will also roll out a public education programme to educate
suppliers and cyclists on safety requirements of motorised bicycles
and on how to identify approved models.
Posters and brochures will be distributed to community centres,
foreign worker dormitories as well as motorised bicycle
retailers.
-CNA/wk
