Move reinforces LTA’s efforts to tackle illegal device modifications upstream while urging proper disposal of non-compliant devices and community reporting to prevent Active Mobility Device fires.
The director of YY Scooter Pte Ltd, which operates under the shop name “YY E-Bike”, and the store manager of YY E-Bike Pte Ltd (“YY E-Bike”) will each be charged in court on 19 March 2026 for one count of allegedly providing illegal modification services on a Personal Mobility Device (PMD) by fitting an additional battery to the PMD, under Section 35 of the Active Mobility Act 2017.
2. During an enforcement operation at YY E-bike’s premises in October 2025, the retailer was allegedly found to have illegally modified a PMD by adding additional batteries as part of its business operations. Two other non-compliant devices were also found within the shop. Investigations revealed that YY E-bike had altered a PMD that rendered it non-compliant for use on public paths. Following the investigation, charges have been filed against the company’s store manager and director, and three active mobility devices (AMDs) were seized.
3. YY E-bike was previously investigated in 2022 for displaying non-compliant devices for sale. LTA had also received feedback alleging that the retailer was providing illegal modification services. Under Section 35 of the Active Mobility Act 2017, individuals convicted of causing a device to be illegally modified face a fine of up to $20,000, or imprisonment for up to 24 months, or both. For entities other than individuals, the offence carries a fine of up to $40,000.
4. In 2025, there were around 90 offences involving retailers, which included the offence of selling non-compliant AMDs. LTA takes a serious view of such offences and will continue to take firm action against retailers and individuals suspected of offering illegal device modification services. Such alterations put both device users and the public at risk.
5. The offence of selling non-compliant AMDs for use on a public path for first-time offenders under Section 34(1) of the Active Mobility Act (AMA) 2017 carries a fine up to $20,000 or imprisonment for up to 24 months or both for an individual, or fine up to $40,000 for persons other than individuals.
Offence for Keeping Non-UL2272 E-scooters from 1 June 2026
6. LTA would also like to remind the public that it will be an offence to keep non-UL2272 certified e-scooters from 1 June 2026.
7. LTA has introduced regulatory requirements for motorised devices, to ensure public path and fire safety. These include mandatory compliance with UL2272 standards (for motorised PMDs) and EN15194 standards (for PABs). To meet these standards, the devices must pass a series of tests including the safety of their electrical systems. Only devices meeting these standards are allowed to be imported and used in Singapore.
8. To stem the inflow of non-compliant devices, LTA works closely with Singapore Customs and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority to identify and enforce against offenders who import PABs and motorised PMDs without approval. First-time offenders face fines of up to $2,000 or imprisonment for up to three months or both, if the offender is an individual, or a fine of up to $4,000 for any other case.
Preventing Fire Risks: Proper Disposal and Community Reporting
9. Non-compliant AMDs pose severe fire risks. In 2025, there were 49 fires involving AMDs. This represents a decrease from 67 such fires in 2024, and 55 in 2023[1]. Common illegal AMD modifications include replacing electrical parts such as the battery and motor hub with third-party or non-original components. Such modifications would void the device’s safety certification and significantly increase the risk of fire. Owners who wish to replace their device battery or other electrical components should only use original components and avoid replacing with third party or non-original parts.
10. We urge all AMD users to avoid using non-compliant devices for their own safety as well as that of their families and the community. Members of the public should only purchase from reputable sources and inspect second-hand devices for defects and unauthorised modifications when purchasing them.
11. Owners of non-compliant PMD and PAB may safely dispose of their devices at any designated e-waste recycler. A list of e-waste recyclers can be found on LTA’s Website (https://go.gov.sg/amrules) under the “Disposal of Motorised Active Mobility Devices”. Alternatively, owners may dispose their devices through the quarterly e-waste collection drives organised by ALBA E-waste Smart Recycling Pte Ltd (“ALBA”), in conjunction with Town Councils islandwide. Owners may visit ALBA’s website for more details.
12. Members of the public can also report errant users and retailers at https://go.gov.sg/report-am. LTA will use the feedback received including through social media, surveillance, as well as day-to-day operations to detect non-compliant devices. AMDs verified by LTA as non-compliant will be seized. Residents who detect devices that could pose fire risks can report it to their respective Town Councils, Management Corporations, or to the SCDF via the myResponder app (available for iOS and Android).
