Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Enforcement against PMDs that are Modified after Registration

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     how does LTA enforce against personal mobility devices (PMDs) that have been illegally modified after the device has been registered; and 

b.     whether an update can be provided on the number of enforcement actions taken against those who modify or sell illegally modified PMDs in the past three years.

Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran:

1.     The Land Transport Authority (LTA) deploys enforcement officers daily to detect and enforce against active mobility offences on public paths, such as using non-compliant personal mobility devices (PMDs). LTA also conducts targeted operations against retailers who display non-compliant devices, including illegally modified ones, for sale. From January 2020 to November 2022, 295 riders were caught riding registered PMDs that were non-compliant, while 70 violations were detected from operations against retailers. Non-compliant devices are immediately seized and enforcement actions are taken against errant users or retailers found to have contravened the law.

2.     In addition, since April 2020, e-scooters are required to undergo inspections every two years to ensure their continued compliance with regulations. E-scooters that are found to be non-compliant are automatically deregistered and are no longer allowed to be used on public paths. Since May 2022, about 4% of e-scooters undergoing periodic inspection failed the inspection and were automatically deregistered.

3.     We will continue to press on with our enforcement and public education efforts. I urge PMD businesses and users to play their part in complying with device regulations, for their own safety and the safety of those around them.