Expediting Review of Penalty Framework Against Sellers and Users of Non-compliant Personal Mobility Devices

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Acting Minister for Transport in view of the sharp increase in fires involving Personal Mobility Devices in the first half of 2025 

a.     whether the Ministry can expedite the review of the penalty framework against sellers and users of non-compliant devices; and 

b.     what is the estimated timeline for the completion of this review.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.     The Land Transport Authority (LTA) takes a firm stance towards the import, sale and use of non-compliant Active Mobility Devices, including motorised Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) and Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs). LTA conducts operations regularly to enforce against non-compliant devices on public paths, as well as targeted operations against retailers that sell such devices. It is also an offence to illegally modify Active Mobility Devices. Non-compliant devices are seized and enforcement actions are taken, with significant penalties imposed on offenders.

2.     The Ministry of Transport (MOT) and LTA are considering tougher enforcement action against the keeping, use and sale of non-compliant Active Mobility Devices. For instance, we are looking to strengthen regulations on online sale of these devices. We target to make the necessary legislative amendments next year.