Sam Leong's band of brothers - PMD riders

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Pmd hit pedestrian...boss Sam will say its efficient mode of tpt n no licence n registration n insurance needed.

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Pmds to be licensed..hope the kangaroos do the same for cyclists...

Major Aussie e-bike 'licence trial' looms amid crackdown on misuse​

Updated Mon 21 July 2025 at 6:02 pm AEST
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Police regularly target e-bike misuse in Sydney. Source: Reddit
E-bikes are a hotly debated point of contention, with uptake soaring around the country as their popularity rises. Supporters argue they offer a sustainable, efficient alternative to cars, especially for younger commuters drawn to their affordability and convenience.

But critics point to concerns around speed, reckless use, and — when it comes to rideshare fleets operated by international companies like Lime, Beam, and Neuron — a lack of clear accountability in the event of accidents or misuse.

With teenagers among the most frequent users of e-bikes, New South Wales is proposing to launch a new program targeting schoolkids and aimed at promoting the safe use of e-bikes. Launched by Bicycle NSW, the Student Bicycle Licence Scheme is due to commence in some schools "around mid to late September".

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Speaking to Yahoo News Australia, the CEO of Bicycle NSW, Peter McLean, said the trial is all about "education and awareness". While councils may support and encourage the scheme, the decision to participate and how the program is implemented will rest with individual schools.

Some schools in Sutherland and Newcastle have already expressed interest in the trial, and there is hope that Sydney Northern Beaches schools will join as well. Further details about participating schools and the broader rollout are expected to become clearer as the trial progresses later in the year.

"[The trial] focuses on a number of the basic rules for bicycle users, but also on etiquette and respect," McLean told Yahoo. "It also includes helpful knowledge around bicycle security and equipment.

"We are beginning the trial with schools in Sutherland and Newcastle, and hopefully Northern Beaches, as well. We will hopefully test this with a few students in schools later this term and then more schools in Term 4 of this year."

A Sydneysider captured an image of almost 10 Uber-owned Lime Bikes lying in the middle of a pathway on King Street in city's CBD. Source: Reddit More

How would an e-bike licence scheme work?​

The program includes a simple online assessment designed to confirm that students understand fundamental bike safety, road rules, and appropriate riding behaviour. Those who complete it would receive a digital licence featuring council-branded recognition.

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Schools will be allowed to decide how the scheme fits within their community, for instance, whether to require the licence for students who cycle to school.

Northern Beaches Council Mayor Sue Heins introduced the idea during a council meeting on July 15, citing its low cost, and adding that, "at a state level, there is currently no consistent bicycle education or awareness programs" for schools.

Councillors voted to participate in the scheme, meaning they agreed to support and promote the initiative across the local area, including working with schools to encourage uptake and reporting on participation levels.

But on Monday, Northern Beaches confirmed to Yahoo it had paused on the idea, pending a rescission motion — a formal request to revoke or reconsider a previous decision, which will be discussed at the next Council meeting on August 19.

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But elsewhere, McLean said many regions have expressed sharp interest. "I have discussed it with councils in the Central West of NSW, for example, and they are very keen," he said. "We just want to make sure we develop the program thoroughly first before we broaden the offering to others."

Why are e-bikes controversial in Australia?​

E-bikes have surged in popularity across Australia, especially among young people who see them as a fast, convenient, and eco-friendly alternative to cars or public transport.

When used responsibly, they provide an accessible way for people to cover longer distances with less effort, encouraging more active and sustainable lifestyles.

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Properly handled, e-bikes improve urban mobility by bridging the gap between walking, cycling, and public transport, making it easier for people to get around quickly and efficiently without relying on cars. This not only benefits individual users but also contributes positively to overall community health and the environment.

But the rise in popularity hasn’t come without controversy. Concerns around safety, speed and rule compliance are growing, especially as more inexperienced or underage riders take to the roads and footpaths. Local councils have fielded complaints about e-bikes being dumped haphazardly, ridden recklessly, or used in places where they’re not allowed.

The issue is especially complicated when the bikes are owned by international rideshare companies, which operate under different agreements in each city. In the event of an accident, accountability can become murky, leaving councils and communities to debate who should bear responsibility.

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In Australia, e-bikes are generally legal nationwide, but each state and territory has its own specific rules around power limits, speed, age restrictions, and where they can be ridden.

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E-bike fire risk: Victorian trains may ban e-bikes and e-scooters
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Electric scooters and e-bikes would be banned from Victorian trains in a transport department proposal to address the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.

A Metro train was evacuated in March when an e-bike burst into flames at Union Station, in Melbourne’s east, while e-bike and e-scooter batteries have also been blamed for hundreds of house fires over the past few years.

An e-bike caught on fire on a Metro train in March.
An e-bike caught on fire on a Metro train in March. CREDIT: REDDIT
On Tuesday, the Department of Transport and Planning proposed new bans on e-scooters, e-bikes and other battery-powered transport devices such as e-skateboards from Metro and V/Line trains and V/Line coaches.

“A fire on a train is a serious safety issue because it may be difficult to evacuate passengers on a crowded service or where trains are in between stations,” a summary paper of the rule changes says.

Victoria intends to ban e-bikes and e-scooters from trains due to the risk of fires.
Victoria intends to ban e-bikes and e-scooters from trains due to the risk of fires. CREDIT: REDDIT
“Electrical fires from these devices can start without warning, are extremely difficult to extinguish and quickly spread toxic smoke.”

E-bikes and e-scooters were recently banned from London’s Underground because of the fire risk.

But Peter Bourke, from cycling advocacy group WeRide Australia said owners of safe, high-quality e-bikes were being punished for the state and federal government’s failure to impose safety standards on e-bike and battery imports.

“The governments have created the problem, and the problem is un-roadworthy motorbikes masquerading as e-bikes,” he said. “The quality products that meet the standards – there’s been no problem with them.”

Bourke said Australia had previously applied European safety and quality standards to e-bikes, including their batteries, but the federal government revoked that standard in 2021.

Bicycle Network CEO Alison McCormick said the ban would negatively affect those who take e-bikes on trains as part of their daily commute, or use a train to access recreational bike trails around the state.

“It should be temporary while state and federal governments move towards establishing proper Australian standards for e-bikes that keep substandard e-bikes and batteries out of the country,” she said. “Proper regulation of e-bikes and batteries will fix the underlying problem.”

Foldable e-bikes and e-scooters will still be permitted on trams and buses because they can stop faster and evacuate passengers more easily in the case of a fire.

Passengers will still be able to bring non-electric bicycles onto trains, provided they do not board the first door on the first carriage, which is a priority boarding area for people with mobility aids.

The proposed new rules – which are open to public consultation and slated to come into effect on September 30 this year – do not affect mobility scooters.

Other proposed changes to the state’s Conduct on Public Transport regulations include reducing the fine for a passenger putting their feet on a seat from 1.5 penalty units (currently $305) to 0.5 units ($102), to “align the offences and penalties with the harms”.

However, passengers with m&d on their shoes could run afoul of a new “soiling furniture” offence, which would carry a $305 fine.

Authorised Officers issued 50,814 fines to passengers for putting their feet on seats in the eight years between 2017 and 2024, according to a Regulatory Impact Statement on the proposed rule changes.

The moment a battery caught fire on a Virgin flight
Rules would also be updated to require passengers to vacate a priority seating area when a wheelchair user boards their train, tram or bus via the closest door.

Currently, passengers are only required to vacate their seat if asked to do so, but the new rule “removes the onus on the wheelchair user to request access to the designated space, which can cause discomfort”.

The department said it is also considering whether to permit small children’s bicycles on trams and buses. They are banned under the current regulations, despite typically being the same size as a pram or folding bike.

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Number plates to be enforced for E-bikes

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As one of the most controversial youth issues in recent years reaches a crisis point, the Sutherland Shire has been named as the launchpad of E-Bike Safety Australia’s (EBSA) groundbreaking school safety program, introducing visible ID tags (number plates) on student e-bikes — the first initiative of its kind in Australian history.

As concerns over the rise of high-powered and modified e-bikes continue to grow, this program offers what EBSA says is the only pragmatic solution currently available for young riders and their communities.

Combining education with accountability
By combining education with accountability, the EBSA program addresses safety, rider behaviour, and legal compliance in a practical and scalable way.

Students complete an online safety course that covers helmet use, battery safety, road rules, riding etiquette, and what to do in an emergency. Upon successful completion, each rider receives a digital licence and a visible school-specific ID tag for their bike, allowing schools and the community to identify bikes linked to trained, responsible riders.

Helping parents understand the legalities
Looking ahead, the program will also introduce a dedicated education module for parents, helping them understand the legalities of e-bike use — especially in relation to illegal modifications. There will be a strong emphasis on the risks and consequences of unlocking or deregulating e-bikes to exceed their legal 25km/h speed limit.

A spokesperson for EBSA said many parents simply aren’t aware that removing or modifying a speed limiter is illegal and can make their child’s e-bike both unsafe and non-compliant. ‘Our approach remains the same: educate first, allow a grace period for compliance, then support enforcement when necessary.’

Responding to the challenges of e-mobility
Already backed by law enforcement, road safety experts, and state MPs, the EBSA school program is setting a new standard for how Australia can respond to the challenges of e-mobility, particularly among young riders.
EBSA is inviting schools, councils, and retailers across the country to take a proactive role in promoting safety and accountability before regulation catches up.

 

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Calls for illegal e-bikes to be 'impounded and sent to recycling'
Thu 24 July 2025 at 12:55 pm AEST
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E-bike and e-scooter users on the roads. Source: Facebook/QLD Police
Illegal e-bike and e-scooter users have come under fire during a new inquiry in Queensland. Source: Facebook/QLD Police More
Controversial e-bikes and e-scooters are a hotly debated topic in neighbourhoods around the country, and now residents and businesses in one Aussie state are demanding a crackdown.

Queensland's RACQ went as far as to call for illegal devices to be "impounded and sent to recycling" amid a worrying uptick in injuries in the Sunshine State.

It comes as a Queensland parliamentary inquiry into e-scooter and e-bike safety heard from community members claiming that dangerous riders are terrorising local communities, and tougher enforcement and clearer regulations should be in place.

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More than 1,200 submissions were made to the inquiry into e-transport use, which was announced in May. A public hearing on Wednesday heard evidence from a range of stakeholders, including healthcare workers, local government, local businesses and an e-bike retailer.

"For the illegal e-bikes and scooters, we want them impounded and sent off for recycling," RACQ's Dr Michael Kain said on Thursday morning on Sunrise.

A police officer speaking to an ebike user
Queensland Police issued infringement notices totalling over $700 to a Mackay dad for allegedly permitting his 15-year-old son to ride a modified e-bike earlier this year. Source: Qld Police More
What is an illegal e-bike or e-scooter?
While some electric two-wheelers are perfectly legal, and are even supported by local councils, there are others that have been modified to reach speeds beyond legal limits.

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An e-bike with a motor that can go beyond 25km/h is considered a motorbike, and has roadworthy requirements like indicators, mirrors and proper brakes.

"They need these basic safety features to be allowed on our roads and highways," Kain said.

Police and transport officers do have the authority to stop illegal vehicles, with one Aussie dad even copping $700 in infringement notices for his son's modified e-bike earlier this year. But RACQ is calling for a crackdown and the impounding of the devices.

"Let's crack down on these illegal and unsafe vehicles that should not be on our roads, highways and on our footpaths," he said.

Horrific injuries caused by e-bikes and e-scooters
Health authorities have also warned there has been an uptick in injuries presenting to Australian emergency departments caused by the mobility devices, with 118 presentations to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital emergency department over a one-year period.

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"We're seeing on average, two a day across emergency departments in Queensland," Kain said.

"People are coming off scooters and the amount of severe facial injuries is really high, much worse than with a push bike," he said.

For legal scooters, RACQ is calling for full-face helmets to protect Aussies from severe facial injuries.

In regard to for-hire scooters from companies like Lime, the automotive club is calling for them to be made sit-down, because "people don't want to share a full-face helmet".

Transport crackdown amid spate of battery fires
Along with Queensland's proposed crackdown, other authorities around the country are also considering various enforcement measures, including a potential ban on the devices on public transport in Victoria and NSW, following recent fires caused by the lithium-ion batteries.

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But families in Victoria have opposed the plans, saying banning e-bikes would restrict their movement.

Members of the public have until August 18 to make their submissions with the new regulations to come into effect at the end of September.

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Boss Sam.. get hit is fine..better being a vegetable or retard is ok...if get hit by car...death is even worse.

Teen left with brain injury after e-scooter crash calls for change

Road safety experts are calling for age limits on riding e-scooters to better protect children.
At 16, Jasmine Flowers suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling off an e-scooter – an accident she admits was her own fault.

She reached a speed of 28kph while riding her friend's privately-owned device on Queensland's Sunshine Coast when the e-scooter tipped over and she fell.

"It's just black from there," she said.

"I remember being in hospital … I felt cold … it was so painful."
Jasmine, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, was rushed to hospital and then flown to Brisbane where she was in a coma for several days.

A young woman lays in a hospital bed.
Jasmine Flowers was left in a coma for days following an e-scooter accident. (Supplied: Gary Flowers)
She remained in hospital for a month, and seven months later, still visits regularly for check-ups.

Her father, Gary Flowers, will never forget the moment he saw his daughter after the accident.

He recalled Jasmine covered in blood, crying, writhing in pain, shivering from the cold and vomiting from the trauma.

"It's been an emotional rollercoaster," Mr Flowers said.

A close up of a man with his arm around his daughter in a park
Jasmine Flowers wants other teenagers to know how dangerous e-scooters can be. (ABC News: Tobi Loftus)
The impact of Jasmine's head hitting the bitumen caused her brain to shift inside her skull, resulting in a bleed on the opposite side.

She was left deaf in one ear, unable to fully close her eye and temporarily paralysed in the face.

Jasmine, now 17, still lives with memory loss, brain fog, impulsivity and confusion – and acknowledges the risk she took.

"It was my fault," she admitted.


Footage released by Queensland police in March shows e-scooters being illegally ridden across Brisbane. (Supplied: Queensland Police Service)
Underage riders
Jasmine is one of thousands of young Australians who have been injured while riding e-scooters or e-bikes.

Since 2018, Queensland hospitals have recorded almost 6,300 emergency department presentations related to e-scooter crashes.

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Professor Kirsten Vallmuur says around a third of patients say they were riding above the speed limit. (ABC News: Tobi Loftus)
According to the Jamieson Trauma Institute's Kirsten Vallmuur, nearly 1,100 of those were children under 16 and almost 500 were children under 12.

"Around a third of the patients are saying they were speeding over the 25kph speed limit," she said.

Riding without a helmet or under the influence of alcohol are two of the other key factors in e-scooter crashes not just in Queensland, but across the country.

Two people riding e-scooters along the river in Brisbane Southbank.
More than half of people hospitalised in e-scooter accidents are aged 16 to 34. (ABC News: Curtis Rodda)
However, tracking national trends is difficult and researchers have had to rely on individual data-gathering projects to obtain statistics.

"Hospital systems aren't equipped to collect that data in a responsive way," Professor Vallmuur said.

"Even though the collection of data is not systematic [nationally], the kinds of patterns that are coming out [are] quite systematic."

Different rules from state to state
Part of the problem lies in inconsistent regulation, with rules for e-scooters and e-bikes different across Australian jurisdictions.

In Queensland, private e-scooters are legal and can be ridden on footpaths, while in New South Wales, private ownership is banned.

Speed limits also differ.

Some jurisdictions allow up to 25kph while others cap them at 15kph.

Even what qualifies as a legal e-bike differs.

Some states allow throttle-assist bikes, where riders don't need to pedal. Others allow only pedal-assist models.

Narelle Haworth from Queensland's Motor Accident Insurance Commission said differing rules around the country had opened the door to non-compliant and potentially dangerous devices being imported and used.

"[There is] very little checking at the border," she said.

"There's very little need for compliance with the rules that we have here in Australia … so you can import and buy something online that is going to be illegal in the state where you live."

Australia's federal transport department told the ABC states and territories are responsible for e-scooter and e-bike regulation.

"It's clear there is considerable community concern and risk presented by the increasing number of these devices," a spokesperson said.

"That's why the Australian government is continuing to work with the states and territories to explore the risks and opportunities they, as well as personal mobility devices more broadly, present — and identify appropriate risk management strategies."

Queensland and Western Australia are both undertaking public inquiries into e-device use. New South Wales recently concluded a similar inquiry.

Queensland's hearings began last week after the inquiry received more than 1,000 public submissions.

A large group of green e-scooters parked in rows on a path with an e-bike in front.
E-scooters now line the streets of many cities across Australia. (ABC News: Curtis Rodda)
Growing calls for change
Among those calling for change is 25-year-old Townsville resident Tristan Bowen who loves to walk his guide dog Andy along the city's beachfront promenade – The Strand.

Mr Bowen, who sees only shadows due to optic nerve hypoplasia, said e-scooter and e-bike traffic had turned the 3.5m wide footpath into an obstacle course.

A man sits on the edge of a stairwell next to an e-scooter with his guide dog
Tristan Bowen relies on his guide dog Andy while walking along The Strand in Townsville. (ABC News: Baz Ruddick)
"They're so quiet, you can't hear them until they're right on top of you,"
he said.
"It's never really possible to get out of the way, so we have to rely on them to get out of [our] way."

Mr Bowen said he didn't want the devices banned, but would like tighter rules to reduce risk.

"I would like to see speed restrictions and something to make them louder, so when they go past, they're easier to hear," he said.

A man stands in all back at a waterfront with his guide dog in front of e scooters
Townsville resident Tristan Bowen is vision-impaired and hopes the devices will be altered to reduce risks for pedestrians. (ABC News: Baz Ruddick)
Professor Haworth, who also works with the Queensland University of Technology Road Safety Research Collaboration, said Australia could learn from overseas jurisdictions.

She pointed to the UK where rental e-scooter riders must have a drivers licence and people must be aged over 14 to ride pedal-assist e-bikes.

"People already know the road rules because they already have a drivers licence and it also puts in a minimum age that is probably at an appropriate level," she said.

A portrait of a woman with short hair wearing a pink shirt and blazer.
Queensland University of Technology Professor Narelle Haworth. (ABC News: Tobi Loftus)
For Jasmine, her mission now is to warn others. She speaks to her peers about the risks and wants tighter laws to protect young riders.

Her father agrees — and he's taken his campaign to politicians, calling for changes including full-face helmets, reduced speed limits and education in schools.

He also wants teenagers to complete a safety course before being allowed to ride an e-device.

A young woman and man sit on a bench with their arms around each other.
Jasmine and Gary Flowers are advocating for change to protect young riders who may not fully understand the risks. (ABC News: Tobi Loftus)
"No one should have to go through that kind of pain," Jasmine said.

"It was like a fever dream. It was the worst months of my life. I hated every single bit of it.

"Treat it the way you treat a car. Those same laws."

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Apr 14, 2025, 02:09pm

Only in S'pore? Video of multiple users with big PMDs on train sparks debate​

Farah Daley
Submitted by Stomper
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A video showing people riding their large personal mobility devices (PMDs) into an MRT train has left many netizens stunned.

The clip, posted on TikTok by user @chloeluna on April 9, shows one PMD user rolling into a train at Somerset MRT station as the doors open.

The caption on the video asks: "Wonder if it's like that in other countries too?"


The footage then shows two other significantly large PMDs inside another area of the train. The post has since garnered over 140,000 views.


"I'm so getting out of the train when I see such a thing coming," said one TikTok user.


Another asked: "What if it caught fire in the train?"

This is a concern that stems from past incidents of PMDs catching fire due to battery faults and was echoed by several other netizens.

"This is getting out of hand," wrote another commenter, summing up the general sentiment in the comments section.

Netizens were also baffled at how the PMD users managed to enter the station with such large devices in the first place, with many questioning if rules were being properly enforced.

According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), personal mobility aids (PMAs) on public transport should not exceed 120cm in length, 70cm in width and 150cm in height.

The total weight of the PMA together with the user should not exceed 300kg.

 

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May 8, 2025, 02:16pm

E-bike rider zips down road 'like a motorcycle', alarming Stomper in Toa Payoh​

Farah Daley
Submitted by Stomper
Mr Tan
An e-bike rider was seen zipping alongside traffic in Toa Payoh, startling a motorist who said the rider was going too fast for comfort.

Stomper Mr Tan recounted the incident, which occurred on May 5 at about 4.40pm.

He was driving along Toa Payoh Lorong 2 towards Balestier Road when he noticed the e-bike travelling next to vehicles.

"Like a motorcycle," said Mr Tan, who shared a video of the rider in action.

"I feel the rider was going too fast. Speeding is dangerous."

While e-bikes, also known as power-assisted bicycles (PABs), are allowed on roads in Singapore, riders must adhere to a speed limit of 25kmh and wear helmets.

Under the Active Mobility Act, PABs must also be registered and bear a number plate.

Mr Tan hopes the rider will be more cautious for his own safety and that of others.

 

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May 8, 2025, 02:41pm

PMA user ignores red man, crashes into BMW at Ang Mo Kio junction and rides off​

Farah Daley
Submitted by Stomper
Phil
A personal mobility aid user (PMA) was caught on camera crossing the road while the red man was showing and crashing into a car -- before riding off.

Stomper Phil, who witnessed the incident, said it happened at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 and Avenue 8 on May 7 at about 4.16pm.

In dashcam footage shared with Stomp, the PMA user can be seen riding across the junction when the green light is in favour of oncoming traffic.


As the rider crosses the road, she crashes head-on into the side of a BMW.

Instead of stopping to check on the situation or exchange details, the PMA user simply reverses a little before continuing on her way.

The BMW also moves off from the junction.

"This is equivalent to a hit-and-run -- only in this case, the PMA user hit the car," said Phil.

"PMA riders continue to pose a hazard whether on roads or pavements.

"More regulations are needed."

 

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1 arrested, 8 bicycles and PMDs seized in enforcement operation against errant riders in CBD​

Non-compliant bicycles, including those without working handbrakes, were seized and impounded during the joint enforcement operation.

Jun 11, 2025

SINGAPORE – One person was arrested and a total of eight bicycles and personal mobility devices (PMDs) were seized in a joint enforcement operation in the Central Business District on June 6.

The operation, conducted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA), was targeted at errant cyclists and PMD users to better safeguard public safety in the area.

In a joint statement on June 11, the authorities said that 16 offences were detected.

These included the use of non-compliant PMDs, speeding on public paths, illegal use of PMDs on roads, dangerous and reckless riding on both public paths and roads, and the possession of illegal e-vaporisers.

In a case of rash act causing hurt, one person was arrested and one PMD was seized.

Five bicycles were seized following cases where their owners were caught riding them without a working handbrake. A non-compliant PMD that was ridden on a public road was also seized, along with an unregistered vehicle.

Eight illegal e-vaporisers were seized under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act.

An illegally modified e-bicycle that was seized during the operation.

PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

The authorities said they take a serious view of such offences that endanger public safety and contravene the law.

“SPF, LTA and HSA will continue to conduct regular and ad-hoc enforcement operations to ensure greater compliance,” the statement said.

“Cyclists and PMD users are strongly advised to comply with all regulations and practise safe riding habits. Members of the public are also reminded that it is an offence to possess, use or purchase e-vaporisers.”

 

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Over 150 e-bikes and other non-compliant mobility devices impounded in last 2 months: LTA​

The offences include the use of power-assisted bicycles with improper or missing registration plates.

Jul 11, 2025

SINGAPORE – The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on July 11 that it had detected 232 active mobility offences and impounded 151 non-compliant devices during islandwide enforcement operations over the last two months.

In a Facebook post, LTA said it worked with officers from Marina Bay, Punggol and Geylang neighbourhood police centres to target large group gatherings of users during the June school holidays.

The offences include the use of power-assisted bicycles – or e-bikes – with improper or missing registration plates, keeping or riding illegally modified e-bikes and riding bicycles without working handbrakes, the authority added.

First-time offenders caught using improper or obscured e-bike number plates may face a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of three months, or both.

Those caught using non-compliant devices on paths may be fined up to $10,000, jailed for six months, or both.

 

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Jul 9, 2025, 07:58am

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A Sembawang resident is fed up with the careless usage of mobility devices and bicycles. PHOTOS: STOMP

Deanna Wong
Submitted by Stomper Ang
A Sembawang resident is fed up with the careless usage of mobility devices and bicycles along pedestrian walkways.

Stomper Ang is further frustrated with what he feels is a lack of enforcement to tackle the issue at Sembawang Park Alley.

He said: "Despite my repeated feedback to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the situation continues to deteriorate."


Ang filed a report to LTA on March 15, 2024, and again on June 10, 2025, attaching photos that show bicycles lined up by the side of the pedestrian walkway.

"Riders behave arrogantly, refusing to give way to pedestrians and treating the pathways as their exclusive domain," he said.
"This reckless conduct has endangered my pregnant wife on multiple occasions, forcing her to dodge fast-approaching riders.


"I have personally had to intervene to prevent collisions with underage riders and cyclists riding fixie bikes without brakes, who nearly hit my wife at traffic lights and walkway."

Even more troubling to Ang was the illegal parking of bicycles along walkways to the MRT station.

"These bicycles block the narrow walkways and reduce space for pedestrians and riders alike," he explained.

"This persistent obstruction forces users into unsafe situations, yet there is no visible enforcement."

Ang felt that the situation has worsened over time, while significantly affecting the safety of other residents.

"If laws and regulations prohibit illegal bicycle parking, why is there no enforcement in practice?" he asked.

"This inaction effectively enables riders to disregard rules and ignore the safety of others."

In response to Ang's report on June 10, LTA said it does not install any form of physical barriers to keep paths barrier-free for all users.

The reply read: "To enhance safety, we will implement safety measures to slow down morning users approaching the station.

"There are existing signs to remind cyclists to park their bikes at designated locations."

Additionally, LTA confirmed there are ongoing works to increase bike parking facilities at Sembawang MRT station which are targeted to be completed by this year.

LTA is also working on educational banners to be placed along the columns, and has deployed enforcement officers to deter indiscriminate parking.

The situation will continue to be monitored.

View LTA's response to Ang's March 2024 report in the gallery.

 

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Jul 9, 2025, 10:00am

Who should use PMAs? 'Agile' rider allegedly gets up and walks into 7-Eleven in AMK​

Farah Daley
Submitted by Stomper Judith

An Ang Mo Kio resident witnessed something that didn't sit quite right with her on July 4.

Stomper Judith was near a row of shophouses at Block 416 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 when she briefly stopped along a 5-foot passageway to take a phone call at about 7.18pm.


That was when a man in his 30s rode up on a mobility scooter and allegedly 'shooed' her to move aside so that he could park his device where she was standing.

"I was surprised when he got off the scooter and walked with ease into the 7-Eleven store," said the Stomper.

"Why is an agile person using a mobility scooter?"

Under the Active Mobility Act (AMA), mobility scooters fall under personal mobility aids (PMAs), which are intended for those with genuine medical needs, such as physical disabilities or chronic conditions.

While new Land Transport Authority (LTA) regulations requiring a formal assessment for mobility scooter use are only expected to take effect in the fourth quarter of 2025 and enforcement is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026, the Stomper questioned the current lack of accountability.

"Who is doing the 'policing'?" she asked.

"It's been seven years since the AMA came into force in May 2018, yet misuse of mobility scooters continues, especially in narrow, crowded areas like HDB five-foot passageways!"

 

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Jul 8, 2025, 02:49pm

Sighting of couple on big PMA sparks questions: 'How did it clear S'pore customs?'​

Ethel Tseng
TNP
July 8, 2025

A photo of a couple riding a personal mobility aid (PMA) has raised questions about the legality and safety of the two-seater vehicle.

Akira Heng shared the photo on Thursday (July 3) in the Complaint Singapore Facebook group. It showed a man, wearing a long-sleeved shirt with the Grab logo, riding the PMA with a female passenger seated behind him.


The post quickly gained traction, with many netizens raising concerns about the vehicle's legality on public roads. Some also questioned the safety of its battery, fearing the potential risk of a fire or an explosion.

The photo appeared to have originated from Facebook user Patrick Ang, who had earlier shared it with the caption, "Why do I even buy a car?".

Heng noted that he had found an identical-looking PMA on Taobao priced at $880, excluding delivery fees. He expressed curiosity about how much shipping would cost, and whether such an item would clear customs checks, given its size and questionable legality.

PMAs restricted to single seat: LTA​

Land Transport Authority (LTA) regulations state that PMAs are limited to a single seat and are intended solely for individuals who are unable to walk or face difficulty walking.

From 2026, PMAs will be subject to additional regulations, including a maximum speed of 6kmh. They will also be restricted in size: they must not exceed 70cm in width, 120cm in length, 150cm in height, and 300kg in weight.

In May, Shin Min Daily News reported that similar PMAs, resembling Thailand's tuk-tuks, were seen parked near the Muslim cemetery in Lim Chu Kang. Some were being used to carry materials within the cemetery grounds.

Cemetery worker Rosli (transliterated), 66, said these PMAs were typically used for transporting construction materials on-site.

Another worker, Saleh (transliterated), 60, said he had purchased his PMA for $3,800 from a bicycle shop in Bukit Batok that helped him import it from China.

In response to Shin Min's queries, LTA stated that enforcement action had been taken, and the vehicles were seized for investigation.

"These vehicles are not approved for use and are currently impounded. All vehicles must be approved before being allowed on public roads."

 

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Jul 8, 2025, 02:03pm

Youths ride PMDs on road and vape openly along Boon Lay Way​

Farah Daley
Submitted by Stomper Lee, Anonymous

A group of youths were caught on video riding personal mobility devices (PMDs) on the road and vaping in full view of motorists.

Stompers Lee and Anonymous alerted Stomp to a video posted on Beh Chia Lor - Singapore Road's Facebook page, showing four young men on PMDs waiting behind a vehicle at Boon Lay Way on July 2.

None of them is wearing a helmet.


In the clip, one of the riders is seen sneaking his e-vaporiser out of his hoodie's pocket to take a puff.

The caption reads: "Please remember both riding PMDs on the road and vaping are illegal."

Under the Active Mobility Act, PMDs are not allowed on the road and should only be used on cycling and shared paths. Offenders can be fined up to $2,000 and get up to three months' jail.


Those found guilty of possessing, using or buying e-vaporisers can be fined up to $2,000.

 

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Aug 8, 2025, 04:37pm

Farah Daley
Submitted by Stomper
Anonymous, Ling
Three separate incidents involving unsafe riding practices have raised concerns about personal mobility and bicycle safety on Singapore roads.

In one incident, a Stomper shared a photo of a personal mobility aid (PMA) user crossing a road in Yishun while holding a baby with one hand and steering the PMA with the other.

A woman was also seen riding pillion behind the man.


"Omg, one hand riding, the other hand carry a child," said the Stomper, who witnessed this on July 11 at about 3pm.

"Please stop this.

"One day, if an accident happens, that's it."


On the same day, Stomper Ling spotted a worrying sight at about 12.05pm near Block 106B Canberra Street, on the path towards Block 120C Canberra Crescent.

A woman was riding a Hello Ride shared bicycle with a passenger sitting in the front basket.

Separately, another Stomper shared a photo of two youths riding personal mobility devices (PMDs) in Hougang during peak hours.

He expressed frustration at what he described as reckless riding behaviour.

"These are the YP clowns that risk their lives and could cause accidents involving motorcyclists or drivers," said the Stomper.

"The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is deploying officers to disturb food delivery guys, but not tackling these kinds of problems.

"Nowadays, a lot of these YP with their modified devices on the road think they are damn smart or stylo."

He added that such riders are "irritating" to other road users.

"Hopefully, LTA can ban all these illegally modified devices and let the poor chaps doing food delivery have some peace of mind while trying to earn a living."

 

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Aug 12, 2025, 02:54pm

Double trouble: PMD riders blast music at Orchard, toss cigarette butt in Tiong Bahru​

Farah Daley
Submitted by Stomper
DK
Two separate incidents of personal mobility devices (PMDs) carrying two people were spotted in different parts of Singapore.

Stomper DK told Stomp he witnessed the first incident on Aug 8 near Mandarin Gallery along Orchard Road.

In a video shared by the Stomper, the PMD is carrying two people and music can be heard blasting over portable speakers.


The second incident took place on July 30 at Kim Tian Vista in Tiong Bahru.

"For this one, the rider was smoking and threw her cigarette butt on the floor," said DK, who also questioned: "Are these PMDs allowed?"

According to the Land Transport Authority, personal mobility aids (PMAs) or mobility scooters have only one seat to carry the individual with mobility challenges.


PMA lookalikes typically have more than one seat for pillion riders and are classified as PMDs, which are allowed only on cycling and shared paths but not footpaths.

They must also comply with the device criteria and be UL2272-certified.

 

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Jul 14, 2025, 04:50pm

PMD rider shows middle finger 3 times to driver after near-collision on Punggol West Flyover​

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A man on a personal mobility device (PMD) showed his middle finger to a driver not once, but three times. PHOTO: BEH CHIA LOR/FACEBOOK VIDEO SCREENGRAB


Deanna Wong
Submitted by Stomper
Lee
A man on a personal mobility device (PMD) showed his middle finger to a driver not once, but three times.

Stomper Lee alerted Stomp to the July 11 incident, which was posted on ">Facebook.

In the video, the camcar driver is seen driving along Punggol West Flyover towards Sengkang East Road at 5.25pm.


While entering a lane on the right, the PMD user appears out of nowhere on the right side of the vehicle, causing the driver to sound a long horn.

The PMD user looks back at the driver, flashing a middle finger.

He showed his middle finger again while in between two cars ahead, and then once more before riding off into the distance.


The video also noted that the PMD rider was not wearing a helmet.

One Facebook user commented: "He can continue to show the middle finger when being overrun underneath a vehicle, and that could be the last gesture."

Another said: "Pity the truck driver who is going to pin him under if he still rides in this manner. I am also very sure that he will change into a mouse if the driver is a beefy man who can manage to chase him down."

However, one netizen thought both parties were in the wrong, saying: "I am not supportive of this rider on an illegal e-bike and without a helmet. But I also cannot condone the camcar driver's reckless lane change behavior. What if it was a motorcycle instead? Two wrongs don't make it right."