{"id":43514,"date":"2026-04-11T06:32:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=43514"},"modified":"2026-04-11T06:32:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:32:51","slug":"women-filmed-riding-pmds-with-children-in-jurong-east-netizens-criticise-their-actions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=43514","title":{"rendered":"Women filmed riding PMDs with children in Jurong East, netizens criticise their actions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Four PMDs ride around Jurong East while blasting music at night, netizens criticise their behaviour<\/h2>\n<p>Four allegedly oversized Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) were<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/807045195778473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> seen riding along a pathway in Jurong East<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some were blasting music loudly from their speakers as they crossed the road.<\/p>\n<p>The video was posted on Wednesday (8 April) on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p>It has since received over 300 reactions and 180 comments.<\/p>\n<h3>Women ride on mobility scooters with children in tow<\/h3>\n<p>In the 20-second clip, four groups of women and children can be seen riding the allegedly oversized PMDs along the junction of Jurong East Ave 1 and Jurong Town Hall Road.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718174\" style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718174\" class=\"wp-image-718174 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ezgif.com-optimize-40.gif\" alt=\"families riding mobility scooters\" width=\"360\" height=\"640\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 360px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 360\/640;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Jin Ling via Complaint Singapore on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The exact date and time of the incident were not specified.<\/p>\n<p>At least two of the PMDs were occupied by four riders, including toddlers and young children.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718175\" style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718175\" class=\"size-full wp-image-718175 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ezgif.com-optimize-43.gif\" alt=\"riding with children\" width=\"360\" height=\"640\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 360px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 360\/640;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Jin Ling via Complaint Singapore on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>They casually ride past the Original Poster (OP), who shakily films the scene.<\/p>\n<p>The group then continues along the shared bicycle and pedestrian pathway down Jurong East Ave 1.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718177\" style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718177\" class=\"size-full wp-image-718177 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ezgif.com-optimize-44.gif\" alt=\"continues riding\" width=\"360\" height=\"640\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 360px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 360\/640;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Jin Ling via Complaint Singapore on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Netizens criticise behaviour<\/h3>\n<p>Many netizens appeared dissatisfied with the group, claiming that their PMD usage would be short-lived, given the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mot.gov.sg\/news-resources\/newsroom\/opening-speech-by-minister-of-state-for-transport-baey-yam-keng-for-second-reading-of-land-transport-and-related-matters-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">implementation of the new laws on 1 June<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<iframe id=\"answers-client-69d97788e001c\" class=\"answers-client\" src=\"\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718162\" style=\"width: 611px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718162\" class=\"size-full wp-image-718162 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10162905-ezgif.com-censor.png\" alt=\"wait for laws to kick in in june\" width=\"601\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10162905-ezgif.com-censor.png 601w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10162905-ezgif.com-censor-150x33.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 601px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 601\/131;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_718163\" style=\"width: 621px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718163\" class=\"size-full wp-image-718163 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10162853-ezgif.com-censor.png\" alt=\"good riddance\" width=\"611\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10162853-ezgif.com-censor.png 611w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10162853-ezgif.com-censor-600x93.png 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10162853-ezgif.com-censor-150x23.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 611px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 611\/95;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Others urged netizens to take note of such incidents and to report them to LTA.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718164\" style=\"width: 462px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718164\" class=\"size-full wp-image-718164 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10163352-ezgif.com-censor.png\" alt=\"report to LTA\" width=\"452\" height=\"66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10163352-ezgif.com-censor.png 452w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10163352-ezgif.com-censor-150x22.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 452px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 452\/66;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, one netizen disagreed with the OP\u2019s actions, labelling them a busybody.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718167\" style=\"width: 616px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718167\" class=\"size-full wp-image-718167 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10163640-ezgif.com-censor.png\" alt=\"OP busybody\" width=\"606\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10163640-ezgif.com-censor.png 606w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10163640-ezgif.com-censor-600x168.png 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot2026-04-10163640-ezgif.com-censor-150x42.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 606px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 606\/170;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>New rules incoming<\/h3>\n<p>From 1 June, a host of <a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/pma-speed-limit-reduced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new laws targeting the misuse and safety of Personal Mobility Aids <\/a>(PMAs) and PMDs will take effect.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it will now be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobot.sg\/blogs\/article\/updated-2026-lta-regulations-on-personal-mobility-aids-pma-in-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">illegal to own oversized PMDs.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_718185\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718185\" class=\"size-full wp-image-718185 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MOBOT_illegal_device_vs_legal_ul2272_pmd_escooter.webp\" alt=\"pmd new rules\" width=\"1600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MOBOT_illegal_device_vs_legal_ul2272_pmd_escooter.webp 1600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MOBOT_illegal_device_vs_legal_ul2272_pmd_escooter-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MOBOT_illegal_device_vs_legal_ul2272_pmd_escooter-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MOBOT_illegal_device_vs_legal_ul2272_pmd_escooter-150x75.webp 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MOBOT_illegal_device_vs_legal_ul2272_pmd_escooter-1536x768.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/800;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-718185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Mobot<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Those in possession of such devices may be penalised, and LTA enforcement officers will also be allowed to confiscate illegal mobility devices, even from homes.<\/p>\n<p>Registered PMDs are also required to be certified to the UL2272 fire safety standard and undergo periodic inspection every two years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/pma-speed-limit-reduced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMA speed limit in S\u2019pore set to 6km\/h from 1 June, in line with brisk walking pace<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"UpzlaUAYXt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/pma-speed-limit-reduced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMA speed limit in S\u2019pore set to 6km\/h from 1 June, in line with brisk walking pace<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cPMA speed limit in S\u2019pore set to 6km\/h from 1 June, in line with brisk walking pace\u201d \u2014 MS News - Independent News For Singaporeans\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/pma-speed-limit-reduced\/embed\/#?secret=cLqETD1qJ8#?secret=UpzlaUAYXt\" data-secret=\"UpzlaUAYXt\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Have news you must share? 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