6 March 2025 – In a recent parliamentary speech on March 5, 2025, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, Mr. Baey Yam Keng, outlined forthcoming regulations aimed at enhancing safety and curbing the misuse of Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) in Singapore.

Key Changes to PMA Regulations

The speed limit for PMAs on public paths will be reduced from 10 km/h to 6 km/h (brisk walking speed) from the first quarter of 2026, subject to legislative amendments.

Existing PMA users with devices that go up to 10 km/h can continue using them until the end of 2028, but must follow the new 6 km/h speed limit and size restrictions.

• PMAs must not exceed:
• • Width: 70 cm
  • Length: 120 cm
  • Height: 150 cm
  • Laden Weight: 300 kg
• These limits will be enforced starting the first quarter of 2026.
• It will also be illegal to advertise, display, or sell PMAs that exceed these size limits or have a speed limit above 6 km/h.

• From Q4 2025, individuals must undergo an Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS) to confirm they have a genuine medical need for a mobility scooter.
• Individuals with an existing non-subsidised mobility scooter or who intend to obtain a mobility scooter, should visit their regular doctor for an AMS (from Q4 2025).
• Motorised wheelchair users are exempt from this requirement.
• Those who were prescribed a mobility scooter subsidised by the Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund, SMF, under the Agency for Integrated Care, or the Assistive Technology Fund, ATF, under SG Enable, will automatically be certified without having to do anything.
• From Q1 of 2026, mobility scooter users on public paths must have this certification of need.

Mobot Devices Meet All Regulations ✅

• All Mobot mobility scooters & electric wheelchairs comply with the current speed limits (either 10 km/h or 6 km/h).
• 10 km/h max speed models can be adjusted to 6 km/h to meet the new 2026 speed limit.
• All Mobot devices fit within the approved size criteria, ensuring they remain legal for use on public paths.
• Mobot customers will not be affected by the new speed and sizing rules.

If you do not own a Mobot device, click here to find out if your device meets the latest LTA regulations: https://mobot.sg/blog/pma-or-pmd-these-large-pma-lookalikes-are-illegal-trade-in/

Trade-In Your Non-Compliant Device

If you own a PMA that does not meet upcoming LTA regulations, consider trading it in for a legal PMA!

Mobot offers a trade-in program where you can get up to $500 trade-in value for your non-compliant device when upgrading to an LTA-approved mobility scooter or motorized wheelchair. This ensures that you stay within legal boundaries while maintaining your mobility needs.

➡️ To know more info, refer to Mobot’s trade-in program here:  https://mobot.sg/blog/best-time-and-place-to-buy-mobility-scooter-pma-in-singapore/

Review of Mobility Devices on Public Transport

• The government is also reviewing the use of motorized PMDs and PABs on public transport due to fire safety concerns.
• AMAP will consult the public before making recommendations on regulations for these devices in enclosed spaces like trains and buses.

Conclusion

Understanding the new PMA regulations can prevent costly fines and ensure safe mobility.

If you’re unsure about your device’s classification, refer to LTA’s active mobility rules for the latest regulations. Always purchase compliant mobility devices to stay on the right side of the law.