{"id":60384,"date":"2015-11-20T21:46:28","date_gmt":"2015-11-20T13:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=60384"},"modified":"2015-11-20T21:46:28","modified_gmt":"2015-11-20T13:46:28","slug":"lta-e-bike-rules-1st-december-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/20\/lta-e-bike-rules-1st-december-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"LTA revises e-Bike Rules from 1st December 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

e-Bikes users or enthusiasts, please take note. LTA is revising the rules for e-Bikes on Singapore road and you may not like it. However, I think that this is actually a good direction to ensure the safety of e-Bikers, road users and pedestrians.<\/p>\n

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So, what are the changes? Check out this table (from CNA<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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To summarize, the rules become more stringent and complying to European Standard \u00a0(except for the start-up assistance mode which Singapore will NOT adopt). Suppliers of e-Bikes will need to submit the relevant certification or documents to get the approval.<\/p>\n

Click Here to Read More from One Motoring<\/a><\/h1>\n

So, if you are thinking of buying an e-Bike, please ensure that it meets the future specs from LTA.<\/p>\n

Technical Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

LTA has revised the technical requirements for power-assisted bicycles (PABs) to make such bicycles safer for the cyclists and other road users.<\/p>\n

From 1 February 2016, only PABs that meet the following revised requirements will be approved and treated like conventional bicycles and exempted from registration with LTA:<\/p>\n

The construction of a PAB must be similar to that of a conventional bicycle;
\nThe PAB can only be powered by an electric source;
\nThe PAB must comply with European Standard, EN15194, for electric power assisted cycles;
\nThe maximum continuous power output of the PAB must not exceed 250 watts;
\nThe motor power of the PAB can only cut in when the rider starts to pedal;
\nThe motor power of the PAB must be progressively reduced and finally cut off as the bicycle reaches 25km\/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling;
\nThe maximum weight of the PAB must not exceed 20kg.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I think the scary part about the revision is that there will be heavier fines for people who are currently riding these PABs that are non-compliant to the current LTA regulations. I suspect, from 1st of December, there will be a lot more LTA officers on the road looking out for these e-bikers.<\/p>\n

To stem this trend, with immediate effect, the composition fine for first-time offenders will be raised to S$300, up from the current S$100.\u00a0Subsequent offences will attract composition sums of S$500, up from the current S$200.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Click Here for More Information from CNA<\/a><\/h1>\n

What do you think about the new rules and regulations on e-Bikes in Singapore? Agree or Disagree?<\/p>\n

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