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Straits Times
09-07-2025
- Straits Times
Who should use PMAs? 'Agile' rider allegedly gets up and walks into 7-Eleven in AMK
Who should use PMAs? 'Agile' rider allegedly gets up and walks into 7-Eleven in AMK Welcome to Stomping Ground - a space where Stompers share reflections, personal essays and social commentaries that spark conversation and insight. An Ang Mo Kio resident witnessed something that didn't sit quite right with her on July 4. Stomper Judith was near a row of shophouses at Block 416 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 when she briefly stopped along a 5-foot passageway to take a phone call at about 7.18pm. That was when a man in his 30s rode up on a mobility scooter and allegedly 'shooed' her to move aside so that he could park his device where she was standing. "I was surprised when he got off the scooter and walked with ease into the 7-Eleven store," said the Stomper. "Why is an agile person using a mobility scooter?" Under the Active Mobility Act (AMA), mobility scooters fall under personal mobility aids (PMAs), which are intended for those with genuine medical needs, such as physical disabilities or chronic conditions. While new Land Transport Authority (LTA) regulations requiring a formal assessment for mobility scooter use are only expected to take effect in the fourth quarter of 2025 and enforcement is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026, the Stomper questioned the current lack of accountability. "Who is doing the 'policing'?" she asked. "It's been seven years since the AMA came into force in May 2018, yet misuse of mobility scooters continues, especially in narrow, crowded areas like HDB five-foot passageways!" Have your say on Stomping Ground! Write to us at stomp@ or WhatsApp 9384 3761. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
Straits Times
08-07-2025
- Straits Times
Youths ride PMDs on road and vape openly along Boon Lay Way
Youths ride PMDs on road and vape openly along Boon Lay Way A group of youths were caught on video riding personal mobility devices (PMDs) on the road and vaping in full view of motorists. Stompers Lee and Anonymous alerted Stomp to a video posted on Beh Chia Lor - Singapore Road's Facebook page, showing four young men on PMDs waiting behind a vehicle at Boon Lay Way on July 2. None of them is wearing a helmet. In the clip, one of the riders is seen sneaking his e-vaporiser out of his hoodie's pocket to take a puff. The caption reads: "Please remember both riding PMDs on the road and vaping are illegal." Under the Active Mobility Act, PMDs are not allowed on the road and should only be used on cycling and shared paths. Offenders can be fined up to $2,000 and get up to three months' jail. Those found guilty of possessing, using or buying e-vaporisers can be fined up to $2,000. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
International Business Times
24-06-2025
- International Business Times
Elderly Man, 87, Rushed to Hospital Following Accident Involving PMD in Singapore's Tanjong Pagar
An 87-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a personal mobility device (PMD) while crossing the road in the Tanjong Pagar area, according to reports on Monday, June 23. However, Shin Min Daily News reported that the incident took place on Saturday, 21 June night at the junction of Cantonment Road and Neil Road. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it was informed about the accident at 7.35 pm on 21 June. The incident involved an 87-year-old male pedestrian and a PMD, it added. The Singapore Civil Defense Force said that he was conveyed to the Singapore General Hospital in a conscious state. The readers of the Chinese publication sent photos of police cars and officers at the scene. The photos showed the PMD had fallen sideways onto the road and was being picked up by two police officers. The PMD had a black box that looked like it was for food delivery mounted on a rack. Its rider is thought to have been delivering something when the accident happened. In addition, a red helmet was also lying on the road. Report stated that a 29-year-old male PMD rider is assisting the police with the ongoing investigations. According to the Active Mobility Act, PMDs are not allowed on Singapore roads. They are allowed only on cycling paths. However, power-assisted bicycles are allowed on roads. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has the authority to prosecute those who break the rules. On 6 June, the SPF, LTA and Health Sciences Authority conducted a joint enforcement operation against errant cyclists and PMD users in the Central Business District. One person was taken into custody, while two PMDs, five bicycles, and one unregistered vehicle were seized after a total of 16 offences were detected, including the riding of a non-compliant PMD on a public road.
Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Straits Times
Youths ride PMDs in middle of the road at Marsiling Lane
Youths ride PMDs in middle of the road at Marsiling Lane A group of youths was spotted riding personal mobility devices (PMDs) in the middle of the road at Marsiling Lane. The incident occurred on May 16 at about 6.30pm. Stomper Kayne, who witnessed the incident from the top deck of a public bus, submitted a video to Stomp showing two youths on PMDs running a red light at a traffic junction. Neither of them were wearing helmets. "It's unsafe for all," said Kayne. Under the Active Mobility Act, PMDs are not allowed on the road and should only be used on cycling and shared paths. PHOTO: LTA Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
