Singapore legislation
Regulation 5
Regulation 5
Brakes on bicycles, three-wheeled pedal cycles, recumbent devices and recumbent bicycles
Subregulation 1
A person must not use a bicycle (other than a recumbent bicycle) or three‑wheeled pedal cycle on a road unless the bicycle or three‑wheeled pedal cycle is equipped with a working handbrake.
Subregulation 2
A person must not use a recumbent device or recumbent bicycle on a road unless the recumbent device or recumbent bicycle is equipped with a working brake.
Subregulation 3
In this rule —
Definition
“brake”, for a recumbent device or recumbent bicycle, means a braking system that —
is designed to be operated by the rider’s hands or feet, or both;
operates on all or any of the wheels of the recumbent device or recumbent bicycle; and
when applied, reduces the speed of the recumbent device or recumbent bicycle, or prevents the recumbent device or recumbent bicycle from moving;
Definition
“handbrake”, for a bicycle or three‑wheeled pedal cycle, means a braking system that —
is applied by one or more hand levers affixed to the handlebars of the bicycle or three‑wheeled pedal cycle;
operates on all or any of the wheels of the bicycle or three‑wheeled pedal cycle; and
when applied, reduces the speed of the bicycle or three‑wheeled pedal cycle or prevents the bicycle or three‑wheeled pedal cycle from moving.