Crack down on motorcyclists who ride on pavements

In November last year, the authorities banned electric scooters from pavements — a move welcomed by pedestrians like me who have had close shaves with these vehicles.

From April, all other motorised mobility devices, including electric skateboards and hoverboards, will be barred from footpaths.

While these motorised vehicles are no longer prevalent along pavements, I have noticed some motorcyclists using these paths. They not only ride but speed on pavements in places such as Cecil Street in the Central Business District (CBD), where there is heavy foot traffic.

These motorcycles also obstruct pavements in the CBD and the heartlands, making it hard for pedestrians to move with ease. This can harm those who are visually impaired or less mobile. 

A motorcycle can be more lethal than an electric scooter. 

I hope that the Land Transport Authority could look into this, and deploy more security cameras and enforcement officers to deter such behaviour.

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