MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

Mr Steve Chia Kiah Hong asked the Minister for Home Affairs what is the breakdown, by nationality and motorcycle capacity, of fatal motorcycle accidents in Singapore from 1997 - 2001.

Mr Wong Kan Seng: The number of motorcyclists involved in fatal accidents, broken down by nationality of the motorcyclist and motorcycle capacity, for the period of 1997 - 2001, is reflected in the table below: Table 1: Number of motorcyclists involved in fatal accidents* Breakdown by nationality of the motorcyclist and motorcycle capacity 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Singaporeans 93 71 61 85 83 Motorcycles 76 60 43 62 63 <= 200cc 17 11 18 23 20 Motorcycles > 200cc Malaysians 30 37 33 28 16 Motorcycles 29 36 33 28 15 <= 200cc 1 1 0 0 1 Motorcycles > 200cc Others 0 0 0 0 1 Motorcycles 1 <= 200cc 0 Motorcycles > 200cc Total 123 108 94 113 100 * This refers to accidents involving motorcycles which resulted in the death of either the motorcyclist, his pillion rider, and/or third persons (eg pedestrians).