s 16 No riding of PABs, etc., on footpaths
16.—(1) Subject to this Act, an individual must not —(a) ride a PAB or a motorised personal mobility device on a footpath; or (b) drive on a footpath a motor vehicle that is not a mobility vehicle.[9/2020] [Act 5 of 2026 wef 04/05/2026] (2) However, subsection (1) does not apply to an individual who is riding a PAB or a motorised personal mobility device on a footpath —(a) if the individual —(i) is crossing the footpath by the shortest safe route; and (ii) does not stay on the footpath longer than necessary to cross it safely; or (b) if —(i) there is an obstruction on a road or shared path adjacent to the footpath (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 footpath to avoid the obstruction. [9/2020] (3) Subsection (1) also does not apply to an individual who is driving a mechanised sweeper on a footpath 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] (5) In relation to an offence under subsection (4), “repeat offender” means an individual who —(a) is convicted, or found guilty, of such an offence (called the current offence); and (b) has been convicted or found guilty, on at least one other earlier occasion within the period of 5 years immediately before the date on which the individual is convicted or found guilty of the current offence, of —(i) the same offence; or (ii) an offence under subsection (4) as in force immediately before 3 April 2020.[9/2020] [Act 5 of 2026 wef 04/05/2026]