LTA investigating clip of officer seen kicking PMD rider off e-scooter in Bedok

Source Website: https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/lta-investigating-clip-officer-seen-kicking-pmd-rider-e-scooter-bedok
By Lam Min Lee, lamminlee@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 11 December 2019

PHOTO: Screengrabs of a YouTube video shows a PMD rider getting kicked off his device along Bedok Reservoir Road.
Certis CISCO officer suspended from active duty after kicking PMD rider off road - CNA (11 December 2019 at 07:29PM) [2]
PHOTO: YouTube/Singapore Road Vigilante
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It all happened in the blink of an eye — an officer dashing across a road in Bedok and kicking an e-scooter rider zipping down the road.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) officer's actions were recorded on the dashcam of a nearby vehicle and the clip made its rounds on social media.

According to Facebook page Singapore Road Vigilante, the incident happened at a traffic junction located along Bedok Reservoir Road on Tuesday (Dec 10) at around 7pm.

Even though the e-scooter rider was speeding, it was no match for the officer's deft moves. He managed to kick the rider, who lost control of his device and tumbled onto the pavement.

The rider was seen getting up to his feet before falling down again. He was later taken to Changi General Hospital, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said.




Netizens appear to be divided over the officer's actions after viewing the clip.

Most of them pointed out that the e-scooter rider had violated several traffic rules (e-scooters are forbidden on roads), while several others supported the officer's actions. Some questioned whether the officer had gone too far in trying to enforce the law.

PHOTO: Netizens appear to be divided over the officer's actions after viewing the clip.
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Since the ban of e-scooters on footpaths kicked in on Nov 5, LTA has stepped up checks on errant riders, and officers have issued warnings to them.

From next year, those found guilty of flouting the rules can be fined up to $2,000 and/or jailed for up to three months.

LTA told AsiaOne that it is investigating the incident.

PHOTO: "Following a safety review, we have decided to ban e-scooters from all footpaths with immediate effect. This move is a necessary one to ensure pedestrian safety as incidents involving errant e-scooter riders continue to rise in spite of our heightened enforcement and education efforts.

This move will not affect those on motorised wheelchairs and Personal Mobility Aids. These devices, together with bicycles, can continue to be used on footpaths.

E-scooters will only be allowed on cycling paths and Park Connector Networks henceforth.

To give e-scooter riders time to adjust, our enforcement approach will be to issue warnings to those caught riding on footpaths until 31 December. However, egregious cases will still be subject to regulatory action during this time.

However, from 1 January 2020, strict enforcement action will be taken against those caught riding an e-scooter on footpaths. Offenders are liable for a fine up to ＄2,000 and/or jail up to two months. #WeMeanBusiness"
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PHOTO: "We are aware of a video circulating online which shows an incident involving a Certis Cisco Auxiliary Police Officer (APO) and a Personal Mobility Device (PMD) user that took place in Bedok yesterday.

At about 6.40pm on 10 Dec 2019, a team of LTA Active Mobility Enforcement Officers (AMEOs) and APOs was conducting enforcement duties along Bedok Reservoir Road. The APOs spotted a male PMD user riding on the road near the junction at Bedok North Avenue 3. When signalled by the APOs to stop, the rider took evasive action. He was subsequently stopped by another APO stationed at the next junction.

LTA, SPF and Certis are looking into the incident. Certis is contracted by LTA to carry out enforcement. LTA does not condone any behaviour that deviates from the established rules of engagement.

LTA is also investigating offences committed by the PMD rider, which include riding an unregistered and non-compliant (30.54kg) PMD on public roads, and failing to stop his device when required by an officer. The PMD involved has been impounded." - Posted by Land Transport Authority on 11 December 2019 at 04:05
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PHOTO: Since the ban of e-scooters on footpaths kicked in on Nov 5, LTA has stepped up checks on errant riders, and officers have issued warnings to them.
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PHOTO: "God of Love, I adore You because You are the living Word. Your Word states that You keep me from all harm and You watch over my life. Even when I’m doing mundane or dangerous things like riding, You see me and watch over me. I know that I am important in Your eyes for it is You who keeps watch over me as I come and go, both now and forever, Amen." (Psalm 121:7-8). - by Editor in Chief on 23 July 2019
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By Lam Min Lee, lamminlee@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 11 December 2019

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S M Ong: The real reason that e-scooters are banned from footpaths?, posted on Sunday, 17 November 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/11/s-m-ong-real-reason-that-e-scooters-are.html




Why can't Singaporeans just walk, posted on Monday, 19 August  2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/why-cant-singaporeans-just-walk.html



PMD Use To Be Banned At Void Decks In 15 HDB Estates, Aljunied & Hougang Might Follow, posted on Tuesday, 13 August 2019
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Former beauty queen injured in e-scooter accident at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, posted on Thursday, 07 June 2018
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/06/former-beauty-queen-injured-in-e.html



Rules refresher: Are pillion riders allowed for PMDs, posted on Sunday, 05 February 2017
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/02/rules-refresher-are-pillion-riders.html
 


Family of e-scooter crash victim prepare for the worst, posted on Friday, 23 September 2016
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2016/09/family-of-e-scooter-crash-victim.html

 

Reference

[1] Lam Min Lee, lamminlee@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, LTA investigating clip of officer seen kicking PMD rider off e-scooter in Bedok, posted on 11 December 2019, https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/lta-investigating-clip-officer-seen-kicking-pmd-rider-e-scooter-bedok

[2] CNA, Certis CISCO officer suspended from active duty after kicking PMD rider off road, posted on 11 December 2019 at 07:29PM, https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/certis-cisco-officer-kicks-pmd-rider-lta-suspended-bedok-12176312


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Singapore trials LED lights on pavements: What other places are doing to keep smartphone zombies safe

Source Website: http://www.straitstimes.com/world/walkway-innovations-to-keep-smartphone-zombies-away-from-danger
By Fabian Koh, The Straits Times, 27 March 2017, 5:40 pm SGT

PHOTO: New in-ground traffic lights in Melbourne's city centre.
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SINGAPORE - People engrossed with their mobile phones at two pedestrian crossings in Singapore may no longer have to look up to know when to cross - thanks to new LED strips embedded in the pavements.

The LED strips are at the junction of Buyong Road and Orchard Road, near the Istana; and the Victoria Street crossing outside Bugis Junction.

They were switched on on Tuesday (May 9), and will be tested for six months before the Land Transport Authority decides whether to roll them out to other crossings.

PHOTO: LTA trials flashing pavements at pedestrian crossings
The LEDs - visible in bright daylight - will go from steady green, flashing green to steady red.
The LEDs - visible in bright daylight - will go from steady green, flashing green to steady red, mimicking the sequence of the traditional Walking and Standing Man signs at pedestrian crossings. The LTA said it picked the first two locations because they are near popular amenities "frequented by a high volume of pedestrians across different demographics, such as youth and elderly pedestrians". The authority said the trial will allow it to gauge whether they are suitable for Singapore's climate.
It will be seeking the public's opinion on their effectiveness. [2]
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The LEDs - visible in bright daylight - will go from steady green, flashing green to steady red, mimicking the sequence of the traditional Walking and Standing Man signs at pedestrian crossings.

Here are four other places around the world which have implemented creative measures to deal with smartphone zombies:

1. Bodegraven, Netherlands

PHOTO: The Dutch town of Bodegraven has launched a pilot programme to put traffic lights on the ground for the benefit of pedestrians who are looking down at their smartphones as they walk.
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The Dutch town of Bodegraven has adopted an unusual measure of installing traffic lights on the ground, to accommodate pedestrians looking at their smartphone screens instead of at the road ahead. And they are also unable to see approaching vehicles.

The LED light strips have been installed at one intersection, synchronising with traffic signals and turning red or green at pedestrian crossings.

2. Augsburg, Germany

PHOTO: Flashing traffic lights installed on the sidewalk in Augsburg, Germany.
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The German authorities in the southern city of Augsburg installed in-ground traffic lights on the sidewalk at crossings in two crowded train stations.

This was implemented after they saw a similar system in Cologne.

The flashing lights, which warn pedestrians against stepping onto the road, cost about €10,000 (S$15,100) each.

In response to complaints about the high cost, a spokesman for the Augsburg municipal service, Mr Jurgen Fergg, said it was justified when measured against the damage it can prevent.

3. Bangkok, Thailand

PHOTO: Thailand's first "mobile phone lane" for pedestrians has been implemented at Bangkok's Kasetsart University to accommodate tardy students who are sick of bumping into smartphone users on their way to class.
PHOTO: THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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The country's first "mobile phone lane" pedestrian footpath was opened at Bangkok's Kasetsart University (KU) in 2015, to help prevent tardy students from bumping into smartphone users on their way to class.

A 500m-long footpath was divided into two to separate phone users from non-users.

The initiative arose from the Toyota Challenge 2015, which invited university students to come up with marketing ideas to solve on-campus problems.

It was implemented on a trial basis until November that year in front of Central Building No 1, which has a lot of foot traffic during rush hour.

4. Chongqing, China

PHOTO: Chinese city unveils sidewalk lane for mobile addicts
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A sidewalk on one of Chongqing's busiest streets was divided into two lanes in 2014, one for those using cellphones while walking and the other for non-users.

The stretch in the south-western city is 50m long and 3m wide, with warning signs painted in white on the ground.

PHOTO: Smartphone Zombies…
Picture posted by Hani's on 12 September 2015
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This article was first published on March 27, 2017, and updated on May 9, 2017.
By Fabian Koh, The Straits Times, 27 March 2017, 5:40 pm SGT

Reference
[1] Fabian Koh, The Straits Times, Singapore trials LED lights on pavements: What other places are doing to keep smartphone zombies safe, posted on 27 March 2017at 5:40 pm SGT, http://www.straitstimes.com/world/walkway-innovations-to-keep-smartphone-zombies-away-from-danger

[2] Christopher Tan, Senior Transport Correspondent, LTA trials flashing pavements at pedestrian crossings, Published on 09 May 2017 at 5:00 pm SGT,  http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/lta-trials-flashing-pavements-at-pedestrian-crossings

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installing traffic lights on the ground, to accommodate pedestrians looking at their smartphone screens instead of at the road ahead. - http://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/dutch-town-installs-traffic-lights-on-the-ground-for-pedestrians-who-cant-take-their

in-ground traffic lights - http://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/german-city-installs-traffic-lights-on-pavement-to-alert-distracted-phone-users

first "mobile phone lane" - http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/bangkok-university-footpath-gets-thailands-first-lane-for-smartphone-users

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Rules refresher: Are pillion riders allowed for PMDs

The New Paper, Saturday, February 4, 2017, Page 4, News
From http://epaper.tnp.sg/jr/jrpc.php?date=2017-02-04&page=1&ed=1
Source Website: http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/e-bikers-beware-age-rule
By Joseph Lee, The New Paper, 04 February 2017 at 06:00 am

PHOTO: Different rules for different personal mobility devices
TNP Illustration
Posted by Joseph Lee, The New Paper, 04 February 2017 at 06:00 am
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While the number of personal mobility device (PMD) riders here is rapidly growing, they are still a relatively new phenomenon.

Singaporeans may still be unsure about the rules pertaining to them and their pillions.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Thursday featured on its Facebook and Twitter pages an incident on Jan 11, where a woman was caught at Edgefield Plains for riding her e-scooter on the road. Her child was a pillion.

PHOTO: A woman who rode an e-scooter on the road with her child has had her personal mobility device (PMD) impounded.
LTA’s AMEOs (Active Mobility Enforcement Officers), together with officers from the Singapore Police Force, explaining why riding PMDs on the roads are not allowed. Her actions put herself and her young child in danger, and her PMD has since been impounded.  
PHOTO: COURTESY OF LAND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY
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The e-scooter was impounded - not because pillions are not allowed on PMDs, but because such scooters are not allowed on the roads.

Only PMDs that come with pillion seats can carry pillions.

For e-bikes, both the rider and pillion must be aged 16 and above. There are no age limits for e-scooters riders or their pillions.

PHOTO: Rules for PMDs

E-bikers and E-Scooters, beware of age-limits.
Posted by Joseph Lee, The New Paper, 04 February 2017 at 06:00 am
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When asked by The New Paper, PMD users said they are aware of the rules.

Mr Muhammad Haniffa, 60, used to send his daughter to her secondary school and fetch her home on his e-bike.

The Riding for the Disabled Association worker learnt about the rule when he purchased his e-bike.As he was aware of the age limit, he took her on his e-bike only when she turned 16.

Mobot, a PMD company, told TNP the e-bike age limit is one of the first things they inform their potential buyers of.

PHOTO: Spaces where Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) may be used
Posted by Felicia Choo, The Straits Times on 2 February 2017 at 1:46 pm SGT
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Mr Kenneth Sum, 19, who is not a PMD rider, did not know about the age limit for e-bike riders and pillion.

The Nanyang Polytechnic student felt that more could be done to inform the public.

Mr Sum said: "It is a type of transportation. Most people know about the age limit for motorcycles and cars, so why not e-bikes?"

The LTA has been working with schools, community centres and PMD retailers, among others, to help educate the public about these rules.

PHOTO: Proposed off-road rules
Posted by Felicia Choo, The Straits Times on 2 February 2017 at 1:46 pm SGT
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PHOTO: On-road rules
Posted by Felicia Choo, The Straits Times on 2 February 2017 at 1:46 pm SGT
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PHOTO: Device criteria
Posted by Felicia Choo, The Straits Times on 2 February 2017 at 1:46 pm SGT
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By Joseph Lee, The New Paper, 04 February 2017 at 06:00 am

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