THE walking and cycling trails in Putrajaya are off limits to motorcyclists, Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) said.

PPJ issued the statement following a news report where residents complained that motorcyclists were using the trails as shortcuts.

They were concerned that motorcyclists tend to speed on these trails and some parts were close to children’s playgrounds.

It was also reported that a speeding motorcy­clist on a cycling trail had almost hit a baby stroller on June 6.

When the mother of the baby told him to be careful, the motorcyclist became aggressive and tried to pick a fight with her husband.

Ppj corporate communication director Tengku Aina Tengku Ismail Shah, in the statement, said walking and cycling trails were reserved for recreational activities.

To ensure pedestrian safety, PPj has installed barriers to prevent motorcycles from entering these trails.

Warning notices have also been put up and those caught flouting the rule will be fined.

Contractors who want to enter the cycling and walking trails with their vehicles will have to apply for special stickers from PPj.