‘Why doesn’t the uncle wear a helmet?’: Child asks mum about e-scooter rider in Punggol
A mother has raised safety concerns after she spotted a man riding what appeared to be an e-scooter without a helmet in Punggol.
The Stomper, who wished to remain anonymous, said she was in the passenger seat of a car travelling along Edgefield Plains and heading towards Oasis Terraces at around 10.40am on Aug 23 when she noticed the rider.
Her seven-year-old child was the one who first pointed him out.
“He was in another lane. Didn’t realise until my kid asked me why the uncle on the bike did not wear a helmet,” she told Stomp.
She said her child was concerned because they had previously heard and seen news reports about accidents involving riders.
Photos shared with Stomp show a man in a grey shirt riding a two-wheeled device on the road. He was not wearing a helmet.
A black top box was attached to the rear of the device, with a small plush dragon affixed to it. Additionally, the plate at the back of the device appeared to be a customised plate instead of an official one.
The Stomper said she was concerned about the potential danger posed to both the rider and other road users.
“I feel it is good to let everyone know, safety first,” she said.
She also believed that e-scooters should not be ridden on roads, and wanted to share this with Stomp to remind road users to follow the rules.
E-scooters must be registered, cannot be ridden on roads
According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), e-scooters are allowed only on cycling paths and are prohibited on roads and footpaths.
E-scooters must also be registered with LTA and display a Registration and Identification Mark bearing its LTA-assigned registration number.
These can be made at any signcraft stores and must conform with LTA’s specifications.
LTA said those caught riding an e-scooter on footpaths may face fines of up to $2,000 and/or up to three months’ jail if convicted.
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