LTA warns of 2-seat PMA lookalikes: Woman and schoolboy ride one illegally on Punggol footpath
It looks like a personal mobility aid (PMA), but is it?
A woman and schoolboy was caught on camera riding a PMA lookalike illegally on a Punggol footpath on Valentine's Day.
Stomper Eric shared a video of the "irresponsible behaviour" outside River Isles condominium at Edgedale Plains on Feb 14 at around 1.30pm.
"The parent or guardian allowed her underage child, believed to be a primary school pupil, to control the PMA on the road," said the Stomper.
"It is too dangerous to risk their life like that."
As two people can ride on the device, it is not considered a PMA, according to a social media post by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Feb 20.
PMAs or mobility scooters have only one seat to carry the individual with mobility challenges.
PMA lookalikes typically have more than one seat for pillion riders and are classified as personal mobility devices (PMDs), which are allowed only on cycling and shared paths but not footpaths.
They must also comply with the device criteria and be UL2272-certified, said LTA.
In 2024, the number of offences involving PMA lookalikes increased by more than five times compared to the previous year. Common offences include riding non-compliant devices and riding on wrong paths.
Offenders may be fined up to $10,000 and/or jailed for up to six months.
"We have been taking firm action, and will continue to do so, against errant users and retailers of non-compliant devices," added LTA.
"Do exercise caution and only purchase compliant active mobility devices."
