In a series of enforcement actions carried out by the Traffic Police (TP) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on September 28 and October 13, 2024, a total of 37 cyclists were penalized for breaching the regulations concerning group cycling sizes. These individuals received composition fines as part of the initiative aimed at enhancing road safety. Additionally, officers took the opportunity to engage with cyclists during these operations to promote awareness regarding the rules and guidelines governing cycling.
The penalty for cyclists who violate the group size regulation is set at $150. This fine was increased on January 1, 2022, as part of broader efforts to bolster road safety. The same fine applies to other infractions, including ignoring red traffic signals, cycling on expressways, and riding side by side on single-lane roads or within bus lanes during operational hours.
The Police have issued a reminder to all cyclists to adhere to the established cycling rules and guidelines, emphasizing the importance of safety for both themselves and others on the road. Key regulations include:
- Compliance with all traffic signals and riding in the same direction as vehicular traffic.
- Mandatory helmet use when cycling on public roads.
- Riding as close as possible to the left edge of the road to facilitate safe overtaking by vehicles.
- Maintaining a single-file formation on single-lane roads and during bus lane operational hours.
- Activating front white and rear red lights when cycling in low-light conditions.
- Utilizing designated bicycle lanes whenever available and avoiding other parts of the roadway.
- Limiting group sizes to a maximum of five bicycles in a single file or ten cyclists when riding two abreast, but only on roads with multiple lanes.
- Avoiding the use of mobile devices while cycling.
- Steering clear of expressways, road tunnels, and certain viaducts.
The TP and LTA have committed to ongoing enforcement efforts against cyclists who disregard these regulations and will take necessary actions against offenders. The focus remains on fostering a safer cycling environment for everyone.