Facilitating Claims for Injuries from Use of Personal Mobility Devices

Mr Zaqy Mohamad asked the Minister for Transport with the greater anticipated use of PMDs and bicycles on footpaths (a) how can the Ministry help facilitate injury or damage claims between two parties, to prevent small claims from being settled by costly civil suits; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider setting up a claims tribunal to facilitate injury claims in the absence of compulsory insurance.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: Accidents involving serious injury or damages will be investigated by the Police. If a cyclist or PMD user is found to be at fault, they may be prosecuted and the courts may make an order for compensation.

We will closely monitor the use of PMDs and bicycles on footpaths. It is premature to set up a claims tribunal as the Member has suggested. Meanwhile, we will intensify user education and enforce proper sharing of footpaths.