Supported by Engagement and Education Efforts

           Following the implementation of the enhanced regulations governing Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) and Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) on 1 June 2026, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has continued its enforcement operations to ensure compliance with the new rules and safeguard the safety of all path users.

2.        Between 1 June 2026 and 31 July 2026, LTA has engaged over 100 PMA users as part of efforts to share about the new regulations. Our enforcement officers also caught 3 users riding without a valid Certificate of Medical Need (CMN) or exemption, and 5 users speeding on a PMA. An additional 21 cases involving the possession or use of non-UL2272 compliant e-scooters were also recorded.

Public Education and Outreach

3.        Beyond enforcement, officers also take the opportunity to educate users on the updated requirements, address queries, and encourage safe and responsible use of mobility devices.

4.        Additionally, LTA has also undertaken extensive outreach and public education efforts to raise awareness of the enhanced PMA regulations and help mobility scooter users better understand the certification requirements. Outreach materials including infographics, videos, and flyers in vernacular languages have been disseminated through a range of touchpoints, including social media platforms, walkway banners, MRT in-train advertisements, and HDB lift lobby displays.

5.        To further amplify outreach, materials have also been shared with key stakeholders, including mobility scooter retailers, food delivery companies, Active Ageing Centres, and public transport operators. Communications efforts will continue to support and encourage compliance with the updated regulations.

Progress on Certification and Registration

6.        Under the enhanced PMA regulations, users of mobility scooters are required to obtain a Certificate of Medical Need (CMN). As of 31 July 2026, 2,267 individuals have obtained their CMN. This excludes those who are exempted from this requirement, such as seniors aged 70 and above, and those under the MOH disability schemes.

7.        Retailers are also required to sell only registered devices. As of 31 July 2026, 1,179 mobility scooters have been registered. The list of approved models is updated regularly on LTA’s website.

Mandatory Registration of Mobility Scooters from 2027

8.        Mandatory registration of all mobility scooters and equivalent devices will be progressively implemented from mid-2027, with roving registration stations deployed at community touchpoints to facilitate the registration of existing devices. More details will be shared closer to date. From 1 January 2029, it will be an offence to use an unregistered mobility scooter on public paths.

9.        LTA will continue to take firm enforcement action against users who fail to comply with the regulations to safeguard the safety of all path users.