LTA impounds mobility devices left in HDB common corridors and stairwells
A total of 78 mobility devices were impounded in an islandwide enforcement operation during the week of May 23, said the Land Transport Authorty (LTA) in its social media posts.
"This operation is part of our ongoing efforts and preventive measures to address the rising number of fire incidents involving non-compliant AM (active mobility) devices in residential areas," said LTA.
"LTA is empowered to take enforcement action against non-compliant power-assisted bicycles (PABs) and personal mobility devices (PMDs)."
It is an offence to keep non-compliant PABs. LTA can impound non-compliant PABs from any location as well as devices found on public paths such as HDB common corridors and stairwells that endanger other public path users.
Notices will be issued to owners of impounded registered devices. PABs and e-scooters must be registered with LTA.
Using non-compliant devices is an offence and users may be fined up to $10,000, face imprisonment up to six months or both.
