Follow us on Whatsapp for the latest updates Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates The 322 Violations Of Active Mobility Act Show That Safety Needs To Be Enhanced On Friday (Aug 24), members of the Active Mobility Advisory Panel released their recommendations for further regulation of personal mobility devices (PMDs). Their 5 proposals were for: Speed limits for PMD riders be restricted to 10kmh, down from the current 15kmh. PMD riders be mandated to wear helmets on roads. PMD riders to “stop and look out for oncoming traffic” at road crossings. Make it easier for victims of accidents to seek compensation. The proposals were devised after a large-scale public survey. But if you ask us, they don’t go far enough. Latest action The proposals are the latest effort to regulate the fast-growing “active mobility” sector, which comprises PMDs, bicycles and e-bikes. On 1 May, the Active Mobility Act came into effect, spelling out where these devices can be used and how fast they can go. In a nutshell, the Act stipulates that: E-bikes are not allowed on footpaths E-scooters are not allowed on roads 322 users of personal mobility devices (PMD) have been caught for various offences since the Active Mobility … Continue reading These 5 E-Scooter Accidents Show Why We Need Tougher Laws On PMDs