Singapore legislation

Regulation 2

of Road Traffic (Bicycles, Three-wheeled Pedal Cycles, Trishaws and Recumbent Devices — Construction and Use) Rules 2024

Regulation 2

Definitions

In these Rules —“hours of darkness” means the time starting 7 p.m. and ending 7 a.m. the following day;“recumbent bicycle” means a bicycle that —

(a)

is designed to be ridden in a reclined or partially‑reclined position; or

(b)

has pedals designed to be operated by the rider’s hands, or both the rider’s hands and feet;“recumbent device” means a personal mobility device —

(a)

that —

(i)

has 2 or 3 wheels;

(ii)

has pedals designed to be operated by the rider’s feet; and

(iii)

is designed to be ridden in a reclined or partially‑reclined position; or

(b)

that —

(i)

has 2 or 3 wheels; and

(ii)

has pedals designed to be operated by the rider’s hands, or both the rider’s hands and feet;“three‑wheeled pedal cycle” means a personal mobility device that —

(a)

has 3 wheels;

(b)

is steered by handlebars; and

(c)

has pedals,and includes a tricycle but does not include a recumbent device or trishaw;“trishaw” means a vehicle with 3 wheels that —

(a)

is constructed or adapted for the carriage of passengers;

(b)

may be propelled by human power or by an electric motor with which it is equipped (if any), or by both; and

(c)

that is used to transport passengers for hire or reward.

Definition

“hours of darkness” means the time starting 7 p.m. and ending 7 a.m. the following day;

Definition

“recumbent bicycle” means a bicycle that —

(a)

is designed to be ridden in a reclined or partially‑reclined position; or

(b)

has pedals designed to be operated by the rider’s hands, or both the rider’s hands and feet;

Definition

“recumbent device” means a personal mobility device —

(a)

that —

(i)

has 2 or 3 wheels;

(ii)

has pedals designed to be operated by the rider’s feet; and

(iii)

is designed to be ridden in a reclined or partially‑reclined position; or

(b)

that —

(i)

has 2 or 3 wheels; and

(ii)

has pedals designed to be operated by the rider’s hands, or both the rider’s hands and feet;

Definition

“three‑wheeled pedal cycle” means a personal mobility device that —

(a)

has 3 wheels;

(b)

is steered by handlebars; and

(c)

has pedals,and includes a tricycle but does not include a recumbent device or trishaw;

Definition

“trishaw” means a vehicle with 3 wheels that —

(a)

is constructed or adapted for the carriage of passengers;

(b)

may be propelled by human power or by an electric motor with which it is equipped (if any), or by both; and

(c)

that is used to transport passengers for hire or reward.

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