The Land Transport Authority (LTA), together with the Singapore Police Force (SPF), has stepped up enforcement against errant users of Active Mobility Devices (AMDs) through a nine-day joint operation conducted at identified hotspots such as key congregation areas, town centres and selected residential locations. During the operation, officers detected more than 200 offences and seized more than 100 AMDs and motor vehicles. This is one of the many ongoing collaborations between LTA and Neighbourhood Police Centres (NPCs) in estates such as Sengkang, Punggol and Yishun, to tackle active mobility offences at the ground level.
2. Common offences detected include the keeping of non-compliant Powered Assisted Bicycles (PABs) and using improper, obscured or tampered number plates. Non-UL2272 e-scooters were also impounded under the new regulations that took effect from 1 June 2026, which prohibit the keeping of such devices even when they are not in use.
Enhanced Detection Capabilities Through Technology
3. Since 2018, our enforcement officers have been equipped with speed guns to detect and enforce speeding violations on public paths. To strengthen ground enforcement, LTA has also installed Active Mobility Enforcement and Detection System (AMEDS) cameras to tackle speeding violations. LTA will progressively expand the AMEDS camera network over the next few years.
4. Previously, enforcement action against speeding devices could only be taken when such devices were observed exceeding speed limits while in motion, but not when they were stationary. To close this gap, LTA, in collaboration with Temasek Polytechnic, explored a portable Speed Measurement Device (SMD) capable of detecting illegal modifications by testing a device’s top speed even when stationary. This further strengthens enforcement capabilities against speeding devices. Developed exclusively for LTA's use, the SMD was first deployed in November 2025.
Intensified Enforcement Efforts
5. Beyond technology-supported enforcement, LTA's officers continue to conduct regular ground patrols, including late-night operations, to detect and apprehend errant users. Regular enforcement operations are also conducted on retailers to ensure that they are selling, displaying and advertising compliant active mobility devices, and that mobility scooters on sale at retailer shops are registered. LTA is also working closely with community volunteers to conduct joint patrols and strengthen enforcement and engagement efforts on the ground.
6. From January to date, LTA detected and seized more than 600 non-compliant AMDs. In the same period, there were 11 offences involving retailers. Common offences among retailers include displaying non-compliant devices and sale of non-compliant devices. 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.
7. To ensure public path and fire safety for users and the public, LTA requires motorised devices to meet safety standards. Since 1 June 2026, only LTA-registered mobility scooters may be advertised, displayed, and sold. Consumers should ensure they have obtained a Certificate of Medical Need, or are exempted from the requirement, before purchasing a mobility scooter.
8. Members of the public are also reminded to exercise care and responsibility when riding active mobility devices. LTA and SPF will not hesitate to take action against errant users. Those who ride recklessly or dangerously and endangering others, may be liable for the offence of rash act under Section 337 of the Penal Code 1871.
Annex: Active Mobility Act 2017
