PMD Riders Will Have To Pass Theory Test & Be At Least 16YO To Ride On Cycling Paths

A large mass of the local population would know the feeling of accumulating reluctance leading up to a major examination.

Been there, done that. O levels? A piece of cake! A levels? The Singtel mobile number you are trying to reach is currently unavailable please try again later.

The thought of an exam in my early 20s brings me more dread than the thought of settling down. We’re all friends here, tell me I’m not the only one.

Because if you’re a PMD rider, you might need to take another major examination now.

Now, you’ve heard about the whole E-scooter shenanigans that has taken our humble island by storm.

If not, you can watch this:

Over the months, many have expressed their dissatisfaction towards the recent ban of PMDs along footpaths.

A handful of them even congregated to express their concerns and feedback to the minister.

On 27 September, the Active Mobility Advisory Panel (AMAP) submitted their latest recommendations to the Minister of Transport, Khaw Boon Wan. According to Channel News Asia, the recommendation suggested a mandatory theory test for e-scooter riders. Applicants must be at least 16-years-old.

The following recommendations were given the green light by The Ministry of Transport (MOT) on Wednesday, 4 December.

Just when you thought those days were long gone…

Seriously, does it matter now since that it’s now banned on footpaths?

But anyways.

The List of Recommendations 

The extensive list of suggestions by AMAP were crafted as a means to improve the safety of pedestrians and mobility device users. It followed as a response to the rising number of accidents involving pedestrians and mobility device users.

The following recommendations are as follows:

• food delivery companies are to obtain a third-party liability insurance for e-scooter riders who are riding in the course of work.
• Riders will have to be at least 16-years-old to operate on public paths. Those who fell below the age restriction must be accompanied by an adult.
• Riders will have to complete a mandatory theory test before they are allowed to ride on public paths.
• The use of mobile phones while riding is strictly prohibited.
• Pedestrians will have to familiarise themselves to a Code of Conduct. The following serves as a guide on how to share the paths safely with other pedestrians and mobility device users.

Timely and Will Complement Existing Efforts

The Transport Ministry praised the recommendations. The list was said to be timely and complementary to the existing efforts on the improvement of path and road safety.

Senior Minister of State for Transport, Lam Pin Min, took it up to Facebook to announce the “difficult but balanced recommendations” by the AMAP.

The minister added that the government and AMAP will be working closely with one another to implement the recommendations.

Despite the go signal, the date of the recommendations’ implementation remains unknown.

That should give the public ample time to go about predicting possible theory questions that might be asked on the exams. Well, I guess it’s back to school season for our riders!