The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has impounded 157 non-compliant active mobility devices and detected 585 offences following a 16-day enforcement operation across Singapore.
The operation, conducted in October 2026, targeted unauthorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) and other non-compliant devices parked at Housing and Development Board (HDB) estates and along residential corridors.
According to LTA, the enforcement exercise was part of its efforts to address fire safety concerns and tackle the growing number of errant users riding unauthorised devices.
LTA Conducts 16-Day Operation And 3-Day Enforcement Blitz
In a Facebook post on 10 November, LTA revealed that its Active Mobility Enforcement Officers (AMEO) had detected 585 active mobility offences during the operation.
A total of 157 non-compliant devices were also impounded.
The 16-day operation focused on devices parked at HDB estates and along common corridors, where improperly stored or unauthorised devices could pose safety concerns for residents.
Apart from the islandwide operation, LTA also conducted a separate three-day enforcement blitz targeting errant riders using pedestrian overhead bridges.
The authority said it would continue taking firm action against users and retailers who fail to comply with regulations.
Netizens Call For Stricter Enforcement
The announcement received responses from members of the public, with many praising LTA for stepping up enforcement efforts.
Some netizens, however, felt that more could be done to tackle the problem at its source.
Suggestions included imposing stricter controls on the importation and sale of personal mobility devices, particularly those that do not meet Singapore’s safety requirements.
Others called for more enforcement officers to be deployed on patrol and suggested that similar operations be conducted more frequently.
The concerns come amid ongoing discussions about the safety of shared pathways, residential corridors and public spaces.
With 157 devices impounded and 585 offences detected in just 16 days, LTA has indicated that enforcement against non-compliant devices and errant riders will continue.
The authority reiterated that it would take firm action against those who compromise the safety of other path users.
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