PAB USER CAUGHT RIDING ON EXPRESSWAY

According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), a man was caught riding a Power Assisted Bicycle (PAB) on the shoulder of an expressway.

The man was later stopped by the traffic police. The device was found non-compliant to the standard of PAB requirement as it was fitted with a throttle.

According to ONEMOTORING

Technical requirement:

• The construction of a PAB must be similar to that of a conventional bicycle
• The PAB can only be powered by an electric source
• The PAB must comply with European Standard, EN15194, for electric power-assisted cycles
• The maximum continuous power output of the PAB must not exceed 250 watts
• The motor power of the PAB can only cut in when the rider starts to pedal
• The motor power of the PAB must be progressively reduced and finally cut off as the bicycle reaches 25km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling
• The maximum weight of the PAB must not exceed 20kg

PAB is not allowed to be on the expressway as it is only allowed to be used on roads and cycling paths. For person found riding a non-compliant PAB could be jailed for 3 months, fined $5,000 or both.