2025 Cycling Path Rule: Cyclists Can Be Fined Up to $2,000 or Jailed f

Starting 1st July 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has begun stricter enforcement of new rules that govern where bicycles and non-motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs), such as kick scooters, can be used in public spaces.

🚫 Cyclists and scooter riders are no longer allowed on footpaths marked as "Pedestrian Only."

Anyone caught riding on these designated paths may face a fine of up to $2,000, jail of up to three months, or both.

Source: Land Transport Authority

What Are “Pedestrian-Only” Paths?

These newly marked paths are painted with the words “Pedestrian Only” and are meant solely for:

Pedestrians (walkers)
Users of Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) like electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters

These spaces are being rolled out in towns such as:

Tampines
Punggol
Yishun
Clementi
Toa Payoh (the first to receive these changes in Jan 2025)

According to LTA, over 200km of footpaths have already been converted to pedestrian-only zones since this initiative was announced in August 2024.

Cyclists — Don’t Panic

It’s important to clarify:
🔴 This is NOT a total ban on cycling on footpaths!

You can still legally ride your bicycle or non-motorised scooter on shared paths and footpaths, as long as those paths are not marked “Pedestrian Only.”

Shared paths remain open to bicycles and PMDs
Red cycling paths are also safe zones for riders

This move simply restricts riders from high-pedestrian-traffic areas to improve safety — not from footpaths entirely.

Why the Change?

The enforcement aims to protect vulnerable users of footpaths — especially seniors, children, and people with disabilities — from unsafe or reckless riding behaviour.

LTA’s Active Mobility Enforcement Officers (AMEOs) are now actively patrolling these areas:

Equipped with body-worn cameras
Supported by CCTV infrastructure
Authorised to stop and penalise those riding in prohibited zones

What About Pedestrians Who Wander onto Cycling Paths?

Pedestrians who accidentally walk into red cycling paths will not be fined, but are encouraged to stay within pedestrian-designated areas for their own safety.

PMA Users – Know Your Limits

If you use a Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) like an electric wheelchair or mobility scooter:

✅ You may continue to use both pedestrian-only and shared paths
🚦 Must be LTA-compliant
⏱️ Observe speed limits: 10km/h currently, to be lowered to 6km/h by 2026

Source: Land Transport Authority

Supporting a Car-Lite and Safer Singapore

This initiative is part of Singapore’s car-lite vision — encouraging citizens to walk, cycle, or use mobility devices rather than drive.

While some may view the new penalties as harsh, they are carefully designed to balance accessibility, safety, and enforcement. According to LTA, path-related accidents have dropped significantly from 303 in 2019 to 104 in 2024 — a positive trend that this new enforcement hopes to strengthen.

Final Thoughts

This is a measured step forward that promotes responsible riding while protecting those most at risk. Cyclists and scooter users still have plenty of space to ride — the key is to stay informed and ride smart.

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2025 Cycling Path Rule: Cyclists Can Be Fined Up to $2,000 or Jailed for 3 Months