Singapore legislation

Clause 16

No riding of PABs on footpaths

(1)

Subject to this Act, an individual must not —

(a)

ride a PAB on a footpath; or (b)drive on a footpath a motor vehicle that is not a personal mobility device, motorised wheelchair or mobility scooter.

(2)

However, subsection (1) does not apply to an individual who is riding a PAB on a footpath —

(a)

if the individual —

(i)

is crossing the footpath by the shortest safe route; and

(ii)

does not stay on the footpath longer than necessary to cross it safely; or

(b)

if —

(i)

there is an obstruction on a road or shared path adjacent to the footpath (called an adjacent area);

(ii)

it is impracticable to travel on the adjacent area; and

(iii)

the individual travels no more than reasonably necessary along the footpath to avoid the obstruction.

(3)

Subsection (1) also does not apply to an individual who is driving or operating a mechanised sweeper on a footpath in the course of his or her employment, which is to sweep or otherwise clean sidewalks or paths.

(4)

An individual who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —

(a)

to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; and

(b)

if the individual is a repeat offender, to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

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