LTA tightens motorised cycling rules
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Posted: 13 December 2010 1209 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will impose heavier penalties on cyclists and retailers of motorised bicycles that do not meet its technical requirements from next year.
Most of the fines will be doubled for errant cyclists and suppliers.
Cyclists will face a fine ranging from S$100 to S$500, up from the current fines of S$50 to S$200.
Retailers will face more severe penalties, with fines starting from S$500.
Only low-powered models of motorised bicycles which are approved by LTA and have an LTA seal, are allowed on public roads.
LTA will also roll out a public education programme to educate suppliers and cyclists on safety requirements of motorised bicycles and on how to identify approved models.
Posters and brochures will be distributed to community centres, foreign worker dormitories as well as motorised bicycle retailers.
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