Can You Still Ride Your Bicycle on Pavements After 1 July 2025?

Can You Still Ride Your Bicycle on Pavements After 1 July 2025?

There’s been a lot of confusion online about Singapore’s new active mobility rules coming into effect on 1 July 2025. Some think all pavements will be off-limits. Others believe cycling lanes are optional. So what’s actually changing — and can you still legally ride your bicycle on pavements?

🚫 What’s Changing?

Starting from 1 July 2025, footpaths located next to designated cycling lanes will be reclassified as Pedestrian-Only Paths. This means:

• ❌ Bicycles, e-scooters, PMDs, kick scooters, and other mobility devices cannot be used on those pavements
• ✅ Only pedestrians and PMA users (e.g. mobility scooters, wheelchairs) will be allowed

The aim is to protect pedestrians — especially seniors and children — by separating them from faster-moving bicycles or devices in high-traffic areas.

🔎 So, Can You Still Ride on Pavements?

Yes — but only on certain types.

Here’s where you can legally cycle:

• ✅ Park Connectors (PCNs)
• ✅ Shared paths
• ✅ Standalone pavements without cycling lanes beside them

Only the pavements next to official cycling lanes will become pedestrian-only zones.

📍 How to Know You’re in a Pedestrian-Only Zone

Look out for:

• 🚶♂️ Ground markings (pedestrian icons or grey-only paths)
• 🚫 If there’s a cycling lane next to the pavement, that pavement will become pedestrian-only. Dividers and ground colours help mark the difference.
  
• 🪧 Signs and ground markings will indicate pedestrian-only zones — watch for walking icons, grey-coloured paths, or painted instructions at entry points.
  

cubeRpedia Tip: When in doubt, look at the ground. If you see pedestrian-only symbols and no red cycling lane, it’s safest to dismount.

📍 Real-World Examples

Areas like Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, and Bedok have dedicated cycling lane networks already built or in progress. In these places, you may see pavements running next to cycling lanes — and those pavements will become pedestrian-only.

But in most neighbourhoods — where there’s no dedicated cycling lane beside the path — you can still legally cycle on the pavement. This includes many park connectors, shared paths, and standalone walkways.

🚨 Penalties for Riding in the Wrong Zone

LTA will begin with education efforts, but enforcement will follow. The penalties are serious:

• 💰 Fines up to $2,000
• ⛔ Up to 3 months jail, or both

So it's important to adjust your route — and avoid unnecessary fines.

✅ Summary: What Cyclists Should Do

• ✅ You can still ride on PCNs, shared paths, and standalone pavements
• ❌ Don’t cycle on pavements beside a designated cycling lane
• ✅ Watch for ground markings, not just signs
• ✅ Dismount if you're unsure
• ✅ Share this with other cyclists who may be confused

📅 When Does This Start?

1 July 2025 — Mark it down and start adjusting your habits now.

📙 Want More Info?

You can read the full guidelines here:
LTA's Official Rules

Or just chat with us at cubeRpedia — we’re always happy to help fellow riders stay safe and compliant.

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