Yishun shop allegedly provided illegal modification of mobility devices, store's director & manager to be charged

A shop in Yishun that sells mobility devices allegedly provided illegal modification services.

The director and store manager of YY E-Bike were scheduled to be charged on Mar. 19.

Enforcement operation

LTA conducted an enforcement operation on Oct. 29, 2025.

The shop was allegedly found to have illegally modified a PMD as part of its business operations.

Investigations later showed the alteration made the PMD non-compliant for use on public paths.

Two other non-compliant devices were found in the shop.

By fitting an extra battery to a personal mobility device (PMD), the duo face one count each of illegally modifying the device, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a Mar. 18 statement.

Previously investigated in 2022

YY E-Bike was previously investigated in 2022.

It had displayed non-compliant devices for sale, LTA said.

LTA said it had also received feedback that the retailer was allegedly providing illegal modification services.

Offences involving retailers

There were about 90 offences involving retailers in 2025 that included the sale of non-compliant active mobility devices (AMDs), LTA said.

From Jun. 1, it will be an offence to have non-UL2272 certified e-scooters.

LTA encourages people to buy AMDs from reputable sources as non-compliant devices pose severe fire risks.

There were 49 fires involving AMDs in 2025.

In the year before, there were 67 fires.

Owners of non-compliant PMDs and power-assisted bicycles may dispose of their devices at any designated e-waste recycler, LTA added.

Penalties

Individuals convicted of causing a device to be illegally modified face a fine of up to S$20,000, or jailed for up to 24 months, or both.

For entities other than individuals, the offence carries a fine of up to S$40,000.

The offence of selling non-compliant AMDs for use on a public path for first-time offenders carries a fine up to S$20,000 or up to 24 months' jail or both for an individual, or fine up to S$40,000 for persons other than individuals.

First time offenders who import power-assisted bicycles (PABs) and motorised PMDs without approval face fines of up to S$2,000 or up to three months' jail or both, if the offender is an individual, or a fine of up to S$4,000 for any other case.

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