From Nov. 5, 2019, all e-scooters were only allowed on cycling and park connector network paths.

Markings implemented to remind e-scooter users not to ride on footpaths

In a Facebook post on Dec. 17, LTA announced that it has implemented markings reminding e-scooter users not to ride their devices on footpaths in Jurong and Sembawang.

These markings can be identified with a yellow background and a red line diagonally crossing out an image of an e-scooter rider:

As part of LTA's efforts to enforce the e-scooter footpath ban, these markings will progressively expand to all nine towns with cycling path networks in Singapore.

These nine cycling towns are Jurong, Sembawang, Tampines, Changi-Simei, Pasir Ris, Yishun, Punggol, Ang Mo Kio and Bedok.

Advisory period from now till Dec. 31, 2019

From now till Dec. 31, LTA is giving an advisory period to allow e-scooter users time to adjust to said ban.

During this period, people caught riding e-scooters on public footpaths will be issued warnings.

From Jan. 1, 2020, all users caught riding e-scooters on public footpaths will face fines of up to S$2,000 and/or imprisonment of up to three months.

The ban only covers e-scooters. Bicycles and personal mobility aids such as motorised wheelchairs will continue to be allowed on public footpaths.

Mixed reactions from public

Since the markings have been publicised online, they have drawn mixed reactions from the public.

Some were grateful for the signs:

Some felt that the markings were not effective enough and would need to be accompanied with reinforcement efforts:

There were also those who felt that similar markings should be painted on cycling paths to remind pedestrians to keep off:

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Top image via LTA and SG Road Vigilante - SGRV