
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
1️⃣ Reduced Speed Limits ♂️
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.
2️⃣ New Size and Weight Limits
- 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.
3️⃣ Certification for Mobility Scooter Users
- From Q4 2025, individuals must undergo an Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS) to confirm they have a genuine medical need for a mobility scooter.
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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.
Rules & Code of Conduct
For Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) (Manual Wheelchairs, Motorised Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters)
- A mobility scooter must satisfy the following:
(a) Has 3 or more wheels and a footboard supported by the wheels;
(b) Is steered by handlebars;
(c) Has only one seat (i.e. devices with multiple seats are not considered mobility scooters);
(d) Is designed to carry only one individual who is unable to walk or has difficulties walking; and
(e) Is propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle. - From 1Q2026,
(a) All motorised PMAs must not go above 6km/h on paths
(b) All PMAs used on public paths must comply with the following dimension restrictions (which currently apply on public transport):
- Width: 70cm
- Length: 120cm
- Height: 150cm
- Laden Weight: 300kg
- Users who require PMAs beyond the allowable dimensions will be exempted from the device dimension requirements on public paths if their need to use an oversized device is certified by a healthcare professional through the Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS)
(d) Retailers are not allowed to display, advertise or sell PMAs with maximum speeds exceeding 6km/h, and/or PMAs that exceed the new device dimensions restrictions - Existing motorised PMAs with maximum speed up to 10km/h can continue to be used until end-2028, but must travel no faster than 6km/h on paths. From 2029, all PMAs must not have a maximum speed exeeding 6km/h
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.
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.
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.
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