SINGAPORE, Nov 10 — Despite a series of recent enforcement actions against errant teenage cyclists and sustained clampdown on illegal and modified active mobility devices, it seems some teenagers are not getting the message.

A video originally posted by TikTok user leonbombiibii, which was later taken down after it was shared on Facebook pages Singapore Incidents and The SG Daily on November 8, shows a group of nearly 50 riders spread across at least four of the six-lane Raffles Quay — in the Central Business District. 

AsiaOne understands that the incident took place on November 6.

They are later seen riding along Shenton Way and Keppel Road, taking up almost all lanes.

In parts of the video, heavily modified e-bicycles can be seen, while some bicycles do not appear to have brakes.

In parts of the video, police sirens can be seen and in one cut, an officer is seen approaching the group before the video cuts off to the next scene. 

It is unclear if members of the public or other road users had called for police assistance. 

‘This is a scourge’

Most social media users called out the teenagers’ behaviour, saying it posed a risk to themselves and other road users.

Several of those who left comments across the two reposts also tagged the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Singapore Police Force. 

Amid the strong reactions against such errant behaviour, some users pointed out that young people should be allowed to come out and have fun. 

However, they too disagreed with the behaviour, particularly their actions of evading the authorities and showing it off on social media.

Jordyn Kong wrote: “It’s okay if you want use the road but at least ensure that your device is fitted with all safety functions such as front and rear lights.”

He added that they should also have worn helmets and knee guards to lower the risk of serious injuries in the event of accident. 

Fixed-gear bicycles without at least one functioning handbrake are not allowed on roads and footpaths. 

Cyclists who are riding on a road at night are also required to display the required white light at the front and/or red light or red reflector at the rear.

Under enhanced regulations which kicked in on June 1, keeping a non UL-2272 e-scooter is an offence. Prior to the enhanced rules, riding a non-UL2272 e-scooter is already an offence.

UL2272 is a fire safety standard that tests for fire and electrical hazards in batteries and chargers.

Those found keeping such scooters could face fines of up to S$2,000 (RM6,338) and/or three months’ imprisonment. — AsiaOne