Road Safety Initiatives for Motorcyclists and Elderly Pedestrians
Ministry of Home AffairsSpeakers
Summary
This question concerns inquiries by Mr Shawn Huang Wei Zhong regarding plans for new safety initiatives and the use of technology to improve road safety for motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians. Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam stated that several new initiatives are being implemented to protect these vulnerable road users and improve traffic safety. The Minister directed the Member to the Annual Road Traffic Situation 2023 report and multiple recent Parliamentary responses for further policy details. These cited responses cover topics including tougher enforcement against speeding, red-light running, mobile phone usage while driving, and safety measures near schools. The government continues to explore and enhance measures specifically targeting the safety of motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians as part of its road safety strategy.
Transcript
2 Mr Shawn Huang Wei Zhong asked the Minister for Home Affairs with regard to the vulnerability of motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians in traffic accidents (a) whether there are any plans to introduce new safety initiatives or enhance existing measures specifically targeting these vulnerable groups; and (b) whether the Government is exploring the use of technology or innovative solutions to improve road safety for motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians.
Mr K Shanmugam: We have a number of new initiatives to improve road safety for motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians. The Member may wish to refer to the Annual Road Traffic Situation 2023 report and replies to recent Parliamentary Questions for more information. [Please refer to "Provision of Pedestrian Crossing or Overhead Bridge along Yuan Ching Road Where 12-year-old Girl Was Killed in Recent Accident", Official Report, 26 February 2024, Vol 95, Issue 124, Written Answers to Questions section; "Tougher Enforcement Actions Against Speeding and Red-light Running", Official Report, 1 March 2024, Vol 95, Issue 128, Written Answers to Questions section; "Accidents Caused by Use of Handphones while Driving", Official Report, 4 March 2024, Vol 95, Issue 129, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section; "Effectiveness and Adequacy of Road Safety Measures Around Schools", Official Report, 4 March 2024, Vol 95, Issue 129, Written Answers to Questions section; and "Road Safety Initiatives for Motorcyclists and Elderly Pedestrians", Official Report, 6 March 2024, Vol 95, Issue 131, Written Answers to Questions section.]