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Tighten law on using personal mobility devices

I refer to the letter “Personal mobility devices pose safety risk on shared paths” (Sept 24). With the surge in these devices on the road, I have witnessed and experienced the danger posed by some users.

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Doreen Lee

I refer to the letter “Personal mobility devices pose safety risk on shared paths” (Sept 24). With the surge in these devices on the road, I have witnessed and experienced the danger posed by some users.

Two weeks ago, I almost hit one. I had honked at him to notify him that I was approaching and turning, but he zoomed past without looking out for oncoming cars. He then stopped to scold me, but I did not.

In June, another user refused to stop for my car at a turning on the left and hence I honked. He stopped in front of my car and knocked on my door. I sensed violence and stayed inside the car.

I wrote to the Traffic Police online but was told to file a traffic violation. A lengthy process would deter busy people like us from giving information. Accidents are reported, but what about dangerous road users?

We must tighten the law on using personal mobility devices.

Sellers should sell only legal models and be fined for modifications.

Users should be licensed to read road signs by passing the Basic Theory Test.

Their ability to zip around on paths and roads is dangerous and creates unnecessary fear.

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