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Active Mobility Act 2017 s 15

s 15 No riding of bicycles, etc., on pedestrian‑only paths

15.—(1) Subject to this Act, an individual must not ride a bicycle, a PAB or a personal mobility device, or drive or ride a motor vehicle that is not a mobility vehicle, on a public path that is a pedestrian‑only path.[Act 5 of 2026 wef 04/05/2026] (2) However, subsection (1) does not apply to an individual who is riding a bicycle, a PAB or a personal mobility device on a pedestrian‑only path —(a) if the individual —(i) is crossing the pedestrian‑only path by the shortest safe route; and (ii) does not stay on the pedestrian‑only path longer than necessary to cross it safely; or (b) if —(i) there is an obstruction on a road, footpath or shared path adjacent to the pedestrian‑only path (called an adjacent area); (ii) it is impracticable to travel on the adjacent area; and (iii) the individual travels no more than reasonably necessary along the pedestrian‑only path to avoid the obstruction. (3) Subsection (1) also does not apply to an individual who is driving a mechanised sweeper on a pedestrian‑only path in the course of his or her employment, which is to sweep or otherwise clean sidewalks or paths.[9/2020] (4) An individual who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —(a) to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; but (b) where the individual is a repeat offender, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.[9/2020]

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