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Meanwhile, PMDs such as e-scooters are capped at a maximum speed of 25kmh. They are only allowed on cycling paths — not on roads or footpaths. 

Those found using PMDs illegally on the roads could face fines of up to $2,000, imprisonment of up to three months, or both. Their non-compliant devices will also be impounded. 

In 2025, some 900-non-compliant devices were seized by LTA. 

Last month, LTA conducted a joined enforcement operation with the police, targeting errant cyclists and device users at various hotspots in the east. A total of 118 non-compliant devices were impounded.

LTA requires motorised personal mobility devices to comply with UL2272 standards for fire safety, while power-assisted bicycles must meet EN15194 standards for public safety. 

Examples of illegal modification that would render a device non-compliant includes replacing electrical parts like batteries and motor hubs with third-party or non-original components. 

Members of the public who encounter errant active mobility users can report them online via LTA’s website.

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