From 1 July 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will start enforcement actions against those riding on footpaths that have been converted to Pedestrian-Only Paths, for the safety of more vulnerable pedestrians such as seniors and children.
2. Footpaths adjacent to cycling paths converted into Pedestrian-Only Paths are marked with pedestrian logos and ‘Pedestrians-Only’ wordings to clearly indicate their intended use (see Annex A). Only pedestrians and Personal Mobility Aid[1] (PMA) users within their speed limit[2] are allowed to use the Pedestrian-Only Paths. A summary of the permitted use for active mobility devices is in Annex B. Pedestrians are allowed to walk on cycling paths, but are encouraged to keep to the Pedestrian-Only Path for their own safety. In addition, path users moving at a higher speed on the cycling paths should always look out for pedestrians and more vulnerable users.
3. LTA will continue to implement dedicated Pedestrian-Only Paths and cycling paths where space allows, so that active mobility users and pedestrians can keep to their designated paths. Where this is not possible due to space constraints, gracious sharing of spaces will continue to be important.
Engagement
4. Since August 2024, LTA’s Active Mobility Enforcement Officers (AMEOs) and Active Mobility Community Ambassadors volunteers have been engaging and educating cyclists and non-motorised PMD users on the correct path usage. Since end 2024, LTA has been reaching out to schools to educate students on safe and appropriate use of paths.
Education
5. To increase awareness, LTA has launched a ‘Stay on Track’ public education campaign in June 2025 across out-of-home and social media platforms. The campaign features prominent visual reminders at key locations islandwide to remind AM device users and pedestrians to keep to their respective paths. Please see visuals for the campaign in Annex C.
Enforcement
6. From 1 July 2025, users of bicycles as well as motorised and non-motorised Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) using Pedestrian-Only Paths may face penalties of up to $2,000 and/or imprisonment up to three months for first-time offences. LTA AMEOs will adopt a measured and considered approach when determining whether an offence has been committed. There remains zero tolerance towards those who speed or ride in a rash and reckless manner on paths.
7. Through our multi-prong approach of engagement, education and enforcement, we hope to encourage all path users to play their part in creating a safer and more gracious environment for active mobility. For more information, please visit go.gov.sg/amrules.
Annex A: Physical markings on Pedestrian-Only Paths
Annex B: Summary of where active mobility devices are allowed to be used
Annex C: ‘Stay on Track’ Campaign Visual to encourage path users to stay on track
