An increasing number of potholes have been reported on the road after the recent wet weather, posing a danger to local road users.
A study by a trauma specialist here has shown that motorised personal mobility devices trebled the risk of severe injury compared with non-motorised devices.
While a majority of personal mobility device users believe they are considerate towards pedestrians, other road users think otherwise.
Personal Mobility Device users caught riding on the roads will face stiffer penalties from today, and face a fine starting from $300 for the first offence.
The stiffer penalties for PMD users caught riding on roads is a timely move but Singapore needs to step up public education and tighten regulations.
Under the new penalty regime, the current composition sum of $100 will be increased to $300 and $500 for first-time offenders who ride on local and major roads.
More Personal Mobility Device users have been caught riding on the roads, with the monthly average jumping 18 percent from 34 to 40.
To help ease congestion, the gantry that will be activated is located between the exit to Tampines Road and the KPE tunnel entrance.
With the Traffic e-Appeals portal in place, the Traffic Police will no longer accept walk-in appeals on traffic offences.
The Housing Development Board says it plans to allow short term parking at the mechanised carpark in Bangkit Road in Bukit Panjang later this year.
The amended Road Traffic Act will kick in from 1st February, which includes restricted use of mobile devices when driving. Here are some points to take note of.