3 people, including child, spotted riding on PAB in Toa Payoh: 'Unfair to other riders'
A power-assisted bicycle (PAB) was spotted carrying three people, including a young child, at Toa Payoh Central on Oct 30.
Stomper Wei Sien, who took photos of the incident at about 10.40pm, said the riders appeared to be in violation of the Active Mobility Act (AMA).
"I caught this power-assisted bicycle that failed to comply with the AMA," said the Stomper.
"It's very unfair to other PAB riders who follow the rules."
In the photos shared with Stomp, a man is seen riding the PAB with a child seated in front of him and a woman sitting behind him.
The device also appears to be travelling on a footpath near some neighbourhood shops.
None of them are wearing helmets.
In a similar incident, Stomper Nicholas shared a video of a rider and his pillion riding a PAB along Kim Seng Road on Nov 3 at about 8.20pm.
"Is this allowed?" the Stomper asked.
"The e-bike was riding on the second lane from the right and both of them were not wearing helmets.
"Unfortunately, the video isn't clear enough to see the plate number."
Under the AMA, PABs can only be ridden on cycling paths and roads, not on footpaths.
All riders and pillion riders must wear a helmet when riding on the road.
It is also an offence for PAB riders to carry a passenger under the age of 16 or to carry more than one passenger at a time on cycling paths and roads.
Those caught riding a PAB on a footpath can face a fine of up to $2,000 and/or three months' jail.
For carrying too many passengers or an underaged passenger, first-time offenders can face a fine of up to $1,000 and/or three months' jail.
