The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has stepped up enforcement efforts against errant active mobility users and retailers, detecting hundreds of offences and removing non-compliant devices from public spaces.
In a social media update, LTA revealed that its Active Mobility Enforcement Officers (AMEOs) detected 373 offences across Singapore in the past month. During the same period, officers impounded 182 mobility devices that failed to comply with local regulations.
The authority said enforcement operations remain a key part of maintaining safety on shared paths and public spaces, particularly as the use of personal mobility devices (PMDs) and other active mobility options continues to grow.
Real-Time Speed Limit Signs Being Installed
As part of ongoing efforts to improve safety, LTA is currently installing real-time speed limit signs in areas that experience higher active mobility usage.
The signs are designed to help riders monitor their travelling speed and compare it against the prevailing speed limit on the path before they are detected by Active Mobility Enforcement Detection System (AMEDS) cameras.
According to LTA, the initiative aims to encourage safer riding behaviour and improve compliance with speed regulations, reducing the risk of accidents involving pedestrians and other path users.
Company Fined for Importing Non-Compliant PMD
In a separate enforcement case, LTA took action against Shiplah! Technologies Pte Ltd after the company imported a non-compliant personal mobility device without obtaining a valid import permit from the authority.
The matter was brought before the courts, where the company was fined S$1,500. The offending device was also seized as part of the enforcement action.
LTA reminded businesses involved in the import and sale of mobility devices that they are responsible for ensuring all products meet Singapore’s regulatory requirements before bringing them into the country.
Authorities Warn of Continued Enforcement
The authority stressed that importers must obtain the necessary permits and verify that mobility devices comply with local standards before importation.
LTA added that firm action will continue to be taken against users who flout active mobility rules, as well as retailers and importers who fail to comply with regulatory requirements.
Members of the public who encounter unsafe or errant active mobility users are encouraged to submit reports through LTA’s reporting channels. The authority said public feedback plays an important role in helping enforcement officers identify offenders and keep Singapore’s shared paths safe for all users.