Users reminded to obtain Certificate of Medical Need for mobility scooters and dispose of non-UL2272 e-scooters ahead of deadline
The enhanced regulations governing Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) and Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) will take effect from 1 June 2026. These measures aim to curb misuse of mobility scooters by able-bodied individuals, improve path safety, and reduce fire risks from non-compliant devices.
2 LTA urges users and retailers to familiarise themselves with the new requirements and take the necessary steps ahead of 1 June 2026.
Key Active Mobility Rule Changes from 1 June 2026
3 From 1 June 2026, the following rules will apply:
a. Users of mobility scooters and its equivalents[1] must have a valid Certificate of Medical Need, unless exempted;
b. All motorised PMAs travelling on public paths must travel no faster than 6km/h (reduced from 10km/h)[2] ;
c. PMAs larger than 120cm(L) x 70cm(W) x 150cm(H), or with laden weight exceeding 300kg will not be allowed on public paths, unless exempted[3]; and
d. Retailers can only advertise, display and sell registered mobility scooters and its equivalents.
Reminder for Mobility Scooter Users to Obtain Certification
4 Seniors aged 70 and above, as well as beneficiaries of selected Government disability and mobility support schemes, are automatically exempted from the requirement to obtain a Certificate of Medical Need. These include eligible beneficiaries under the Assistive Technology Fund (ATF), Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF), and MOH disability schemes assessed with ADL mobility or transferring needs[4].
5 Since 27 February 2026, the Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS) has been available for users to obtain a Certificate of Medical Need. Users can approach their regular doctor, Occupational Therapist or participating General Practitioners. To date, more than 500 users have already obtained their Certificate of Medical Need.
6 Users are reminded to obtain their Certificate of Medical Need and ensure that it is submitted to LTA before the rules take effect on 1 June 2026. They are advised to check with their healthcare professional whether the assessment has been submitted on their behalf. If not, users must submit the hardcopy assessment form to LTA at https://go.gov.sg/pma-self. Users can check their certification status or exemption eligibility on LTA’s One Motoring website (https://go.gov.sg/1m-ams) by keying in their NRIC and Date of Birth.
7 From 1 June 2026, Enforcement Officers will ask to see the particulars of users to check if the user is certified or exempted. As this is to curb misuse, Enforcement Officers will focus on visibly able-bodied individuals misusing mobility scooters.
Start of Mobility Scooter Registration Process for Retailers from 20 April
8 To prepare for mandatory registration from 1 June 2026, LTA has opened applications for the whitelisting of mobility scooter retailers and device models since 20 April 2026. Retailers can refer to https://go.gov.sg/ms-reg-circular for more information on the registration requirements.
9 From 1 June 2026, only LTA-registered mobility scooters may be advertised, displayed and sold. Members of the public may refer to LTA’s website at https://go.gov.sg/mswhitelist for the list of whitelisted devices and retailers. Consumers should ensure they have obtained the Certificate of Medical Need or been exempted, before they purchase a mobility scooter.
Keeping of Non-UL2272 E-Scooters to Be an Offence
10 Keeping a non-UL2272 certified e-scooter will be an offence from 1 June 2026. It is already illegal to ride such devices on public paths or roads today, and the new rule strengthens enforcement and addresses fire safety risks posed by non-compliant devices.
11 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 $5,000 or imprisonment for up to six months or both, if the offender is an individual, or a fine of up to $10,000 for entities other than individuals.
12 Owners of non-compliant devices 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.
LTA will Continue Enforcement against Non-Compliant Devices
13 Members of the public can report errant users and retailers at https://go.gov.sg/report-am. LTA will use the feedback received , 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 also report them to their respective Town Councils, Management Corporations, or to the SCDF via the myResponder app (available for iOS and Android).
14 LTA will continue to take action against errant retailers and users who do not comply with active mobility regulations. These measures support the safe, responsible, and inclusive use of active mobility devices.
