Firstly, from SPF website
10.
Will motorized bicycles be allowed on the footways during the
study?
No. Motorized bicycles are generally noted to be travelling at
higher speeds and are heavier than conventional pedal bicycles.
Hence, motorized bicycles on the footways could pose a bigger
threat to the pedestrians than conventional pedal bicycles, as the
impact of a collision between a motorized bicycle and a pedestrian
is likely to be more adverse.
Still not sianned?
Motorised
bicycles, with a maximum power output not exceeding 200 watts, are
treated like conventional bicycles and are exempted from
registration with the LTA for use on public roads.
In
addition to this condition on maximum power output, LTA will
introduce the following additional requirements, to take into
account the safety and environmental concerns associated with the
use of motorised bicycles:
1)
The construction of a motorised
bicycle must be similar to that of a conventional pedal
bicycle;
2) A
motorised bicycle can only be powered by an electric source (e.g.
battery), and not be petrol-driven;
3) The
motor power of the motorised bicycle can only cut in when the rider
starts to pedal; and
4) The
motor power of the motorised bicycle must be cut off when it
reaches 25km/h or when the rider stops pedaling.
