Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Implementation and Raising Awareness for New Motorised PMA Rules

Ms Poh Li San asked the Acting Minister for Transport  

a.      whether the Ministry has any plan to bring forward the implementation of new rules for motorised personal mobility aids (PMAs) scheduled for 2026; and  

b.      whether the Ministry has any communication plan to reach out to PMA users on the new rules to help ineligible users with the transition to alternative forms of mobility aid.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.      In March 2024, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) accepted the Active Mobility Advisory Panel’s recommendations to tighten regulations for Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) to curb misuse by able-bodied users and improve path safety. The new regulations include reducing speed limit from 10km/h to 6km/h, aligning dimensions for PMAs used on public paths with public transport, and requiring certification of medical need to use a mobility scooter.

2.      We plan to table the necessary legislative amendments in Parliament in October 2025 and implement the new regulations in the first quarter of 2026. This timeline allows for a smooth transition for all affected stakeholders, such as the retailers, healthcare industry and device users.

3.     MOT and LTA will step up publicity efforts on the upcoming changes using infographics and education materials. Enforcement officers have also been engaging PMA users and reminding ineligible users on the need to switch to alternative devices.