A personal mobility device (PMD) used by two people to travel along the Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) has been seized by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) after the device was apparently caught triggering a speed camera.
Dashcam footage shared by SG Road Vigilante showed two riders travelling on the PMD inside the KPE tunnel, where they appeared to overtake several vehicles. The incident reportedly took place at around 7.15pm on 12 July.
The footage also captured a bright flash as the PMD went around a bend in the expressway. The flash is believed to have come from a speed enforcement camera, with the device apparently travelling at a speed well above the legal limit for motorised PMDs.
PMD Seen Travelling Along Expressway
According to the footage, the two individuals continued riding through the tunnel before approaching the southbound Airport Road exit. The PMD appeared not to have a visible registration mark in the footage.
Under Singapore’s regulations, PMDs are not permitted on roads and expressways. Motorised PMDs are also subject to a maximum device speed of 25km/h, making their presence on a high-speed expressway particularly dangerous.
The KPE has a posted speed limit of up to 70km/h in the relevant section. Based on the footage, the PMD appeared to be travelling at a speed that was significantly higher than the permitted speed for the device, potentially creating a serious road safety risk to both the riders and other motorists.
LTA subsequently confirmed that enforcement action had been taken. In a Facebook post on 13 August, the authority said the device had been seized within three days of the incident and that investigations were ongoing.
LTA Steps Up Enforcement Against Errant Users
Singapore’s rules require registered motorised PMDs to display an LTA-issued registration mark at the front or sides of the device. These requirements allow authorities to identify devices and their owners during enforcement operations.
The latest case comes as LTA continues its enforcement efforts against cyclists and users of active mobility devices who breach road and safety regulations. The authority said its officers detected 310 offences and impounded 100 non-compliant devices during various enforcement operations conducted last month.
The enforcement operations are part of broader efforts to improve road safety and ensure that active mobility devices are used only in locations where they are legally permitted. PMDs are generally intended for use on designated cycling paths and other approved areas, rather than roads used by motor vehicles.
The KPE incident also highlights the potential dangers of using a personal mobility device on an expressway. Unlike bicycles and other permitted road users, PMDs are not designed or authorised for use alongside high-speed traffic on Singapore’s expressway network.
With investigations into the seized device still ongoing, further enforcement action could follow depending on the findings. The incident serves as another warning that riders who use non-compliant devices or take them onto prohibited roads can face action from the authorities.