In Singapore, there are many rules that govern how you behave so that you don't end up as a statistic or dead by the side of the road.

Hence, it will come as a surprise to you and many others that not all personal mobility devices (PMDs) are made equal.

Take, for example, the e-scooter confiscated by the authorities on Jan. 11 after a woman was spotted riding it with a child as pillion.

The authorities acted as such e-scooters are not allowed on Singapore roads in the first place and are restricted to cycling paths and footpaths.

Because for anyone to ride pillion, you must do it on an e-bike -- provided both the rider and pillion are aged 16 and above and wearing helmets.

However, there are no age limits for e-scooter riders or their pillions.

Confused? Not to worry. Check out this handy cut-out-and-keep guide on the rules for e-bike and e-scooter users in Singapore.

	E-bike	E-scooter
Riders & pillion minimum age	16 years old and above	No age limit
Helmet	Both rider & pillion	Not necessary
Cycling & shared paths	Allowed (25kmh)	Allowed (25kmh)
Roads	Allowed (25kmh)	Not allowed
Footpaths	Not allowed	Allowed (15kmh)
Weight limit	20kg	20kg
Other rules	Maximum power output 250W Power output cut off when cyclist stops pedalling LTA approved seal No throttle No start-up assistance feature Construction similar to conventional bicycle	Maximum width of 700mm

Good luck and don't get caught.

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