LTA acts against non-compliant mobility devices as Stomper asks 'Why need such a biggggg PMD?'
A total of 30 offences by errant active mobility users were detected over two weeks around Singapore, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in a social media post on July 3.
The offences included the use of non-compliant personal mobility devices (PMDs) and power-assisted bicycles (PABs), and riding of devices on wrong paths.
Enforcement officers conducted operations at various locations such as Boon Lay, Central Boulevard, Marine Parade, Punggol, Tanjong Rhu and Yishun.
Over the past two weeks, our #ActiveMobility enforcement officers (#AMEOs) conducted a series of operations against... Posted by Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving on Wednesday 3 July 2024
In Geylang, Stomper L took photos of a man on a mobility device and shared it with Stomp, asking: 'Why need such a biggggg PMD? Is it approved?"
Another Stomper shared a video of a woman in a motorised wheelchair and said she was travelling at high speed in the Toa Payoh bus interchange.
LTA said active mobility users should comply with all requirements when using their devices.
For PMDs, e-scooters and PABs, the maximum weight is 20kg and maximum width is 70cm.
For personal mobility aids (PMAs) such as mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs, the maximum speed is 10kmh.
LTA added that non-compliant devices will be impounded immediately for safety reasons.
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