Teen e-scooter rider who injured 56-year-old woman fined $2,200
He was giving a ride to his girlfriend on his e-scooter when he decided to overtake a fellow rider.
In doing so, Derrick Gan Zhong Kang, 19, collided with 56-year-old Daisy Lim as she was leaving a condominium, causing her to suffer from various injuries.
For causing hurt by riding in a negligent manner, the Singaporean teenager, who was unrepresented, was fined $2,200 in the State Courts on Tuesday (7 August).
According to court documents, Gan was riding on the pavement along 20 Canberra Drive at about 10.45am on 16 March near the back gate of Yishun Emerald Condominium when he overtook a 62-year-old e-scooter rider. Lim was then exiting from the condominium’s back gate.
Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Tan Wen Shan said that Gan did not manage to activate the brakes of his e-scooter and did not slow down in time, causing him to collide with Lim.
“The accused failed to keep a proper lookout for the victim and the e-scooter collided into the victim…(who) fell down as a result,” said Tan. “The accused committed an act so negligently as to endanger the personal safety of others.”
Lim was subsequently conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and given five days of medical leave.
A medical report showed that she had suffered from a lower lip laceration, toothache, skin abrasions and chest wall strain.
Under the Active Mobility Act, which kicked in on 1 May, personal mobility devices (PMDs) – such as e-scooters and skateboards – are not allowed on roads, while power-assisted bicycles are not allowed on footpaths. Speed limits for eligible devices are 15km/h on footpaths and 25km/h along park connectors and cycling paths.
First-time offenders convicted of not complying with speed limits may be jailed for up to three months, fined up to $1,000, or both, while first-time offenders convicted of riding their PMDs on roads may be jailed for up to three months, fined up to $2,000, or both.
For his offence, Lim could have been jailed for up to six months and fined up to $2,500, or both.
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