PMA users in S'pore must have certificate of medical need from Jun. 1, 2026: LTA reminder

Enhanced regulations governing personal mobility aids (PMAs) and personal mobility devices (PMDs) will take effect from Jun. 1.

The measures taking place aim to curb the misuse of mobility scooters by able-bodied individuals, improve path safety, and reduce fire risks from non-compliant devices.

Land Transport Authority (LTA) urged users and retailers to familiarise themselves with the new requirements and take necessary steps, according to an Apr. 24 reminder.

Key active mobility rule changes

Users of mobility scooters and their equivalents must have a valid certificate of medical need, unless exempted.

All motorised PMAs travelling on public paths must travel no faster than 6km/h.

PMAs larger than 120cm in length, 70cm in width, and 50cm in height, or with laden weight exceeding 300kg, will not be allowed on public paths, unless exempted.

Retailers can only advertise, display and sell registered mobility scooters and their equivalents.

Mobility scooter user certification

LTA also reminded mobility scooter users to obtain their certificate of medical need and ensure that it is submitted before Jun. 1.

Users can approach their regular doctor, occupational therapist or participating general practitioners for the Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS) to obtain a certificate.

From Jun. 1, enforcement officers will request the particulars of users to check if the user is certified or exempted.

Enforcement officers will also focus on visibly able-bodied individuals to determine the misuse of mobility scooters.

Users are advised to check with their healthcare professional whether the assessment has been submitted on their behalf.

If not, users must submit the hardcopy assessment form to LTA at https://go.gov.sg/pma-self.

Users can check their certification status or exemption eligibility on LTA’s One Motoring website by keying in their NRIC and date of birth.

Seniors aged 70 and above, as well as beneficiaries of selected government disability and mobility support schemes, are automatically exempted from the requirement to obtain a certificate of medical need.

These include eligible beneficiaries under the Assistive Technology Fund (ATF), Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF), and MOH disability schemes assessed with ADL mobility or transferring needs.

Mobility scooter registration process for retailers

From Jun. 1, only LTA-registered mobility scooters may be advertised, displayed and sold.

LTA has opened applications for the whitelisting of mobility scooter retailers and device models since Apr. 20.

Retailers can refer to this website for more information on the registration requirements.

Members of the public may refer to LTA’s website for the list of whitelisted devices and retailers.

Keeping non-UL2272 scooters to be an offence

Keeping a non-UL2272 certified e-scooter will be an offence from Jun. 1.

While it is illegal to ride such devices on public paths or roads, the new rule strengthens enforcement and addresses fire safety risks posed by non-compliant devices.

LTA said it works closely with Singapore Customs and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to identify and enforce against offenders who import PABs and motorised PMDs without approval.

First-time offenders face a jail term of up to six months, fines of up to S$5,000 or both.

Entities are liable to a fine of up to S$10,000 if convicted.

Owners of non-compliant devices may safely dispose of their devices at any designated e-waste recycler.

A list of e-waste recyclers can be found on LTA’s website, under the “Disposal of Motorised Active Mobility Devices”.

Alternatively, owners may dispose of their devices through the quarterly e-waste collection drives organised by ALBA E-waste Smart Recycling Pte Ltd, in conjunction with town councils islandwide.

Owners may visit https://alba-ewaste.sg/drop-off-at-collection-events/ for more details.

Top photos via LTA