📣 LATEST UPDATE: New Bill Amendments With Implementation Delayed Until Mid-2026
According to the Land Transport and Related Matters Act 2026, introduced on 12 January 2026, new amendments will be made to the Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) rules, and their implementation will be delayed from Q1 2026 to mid-year.
Under this amended bill, motorised PMAs will now be regulated under a new legal category called “Mobility Vehicles”.
Mobility Vehicles include:
- Mobility scooters
- Motorised wheelchairs
- Any other prescribed vehicle designed to carry a person who is unable to walk or has difficulty walking
📌What Users of Legal PMAs Need To Know
If you have genuine walking difficulties and are using a compliant MOBOT PMA device, you do not need to worry about the new amendments as MOBOT PMAs already comply with the latest rules, and further details are still pending for confirmation.
Amendments Highlights
- Now renamed as "Certification of Medical Need", the rule for medical certification will be delayed until mid-2026, more details to be released later.
- Dimensions & 6 km/h Speed limits will be imposed (mentioned previously)
- Mobility Scooter Registration (MOBOT PMAs are fully ready)
- Offence to keep non-UL2272 e-scooters
- i.e. illegal to keep "PMA Lookalikes", oversized "PMAs", "PMAs" with more than one seat etc.
- Such devices are now classified as PMDs, and if they do not possess the UL2272 fire safety standard, it will be impounded.
MOBOT PMAs have been fully compliant with all size, weight, speed, and design standards since the end of 2023—so you can use MOBOT PMAs with confidence.
Key Legal Changes Introduced by the Bill
To operationalise the recommendations, and further enhance path and fire safety, the Bill will amend the Active Mobility Act (AMA), Road Traffic Act and Small Motorised Vehicles (Safety) Act, but specific requirements will be decided and announced later through subsidiary legislation.
| 4 Key Areas | Before | From 2026 (As per Bill) |
|---|---|---|
|
Certificate of Medical Need (CMN) |
No |
Issued by a specified medical assessor, certain classes of mobility vehicles require a valid Certificate of Medical Need to be driven or ridden on public paths. Offences now apply to:
|
| Size, Weight & Speed Limits | Not applicable |
|
|
Mandatory Registration of Certain Mobility Vehicles |
Not required |
Registrable mobility vehicles must be registered before use on public paths. Registration includes:
|
|
Platform Operators Explicitly Liable |
Liability was indirect or unclear |
Platform operators are deemed employers if:
Applies to:
|
| Keeping non-UL2272 e-scooters becomes an offence | Offences focused on import, sale, or use |
|
| Enforcement Start Date | Not applicable | To be prescribed (will specify later in regulations) |
New PMA Regulations Delayed Until Mid-2026
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📜 2026 Rules to Curb Misuse
#1: Reduced Speed Limits ⏲
The speed limit for PMAs on public paths will be reduced from 10 km/h to 6 km/h (brisk walking speed) from the first quarter of 2026, subject to legislative amendments.
(Photo Credits: Land Transport Authority Facebook page)
Notes:
- Existing PMA users with devices that go up to 10 km/h can continue using them until the end of 2028, but must be capped to 6 km/h speed limit by 2029.
- New speed limit applies to both electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters
#2: New Size & Weight Limits 📏
PMAs must not exceed:
- Width: 70 cm
- Length: 120 cm
- Height: 150 cm
- Laden Weight: 300 kg
These limits will be enforced starting from the first quarter of 2026.
(Photo Credits: Land Transport Authority Facebook page)
Notes:
- The new size limits align with public transport guidelines for using a PMA
- Exemptions may be granted for medically necessary oversize PMAs
#3: Certification of Medical Need for Mobility Scooter Users (CMN*New*) 📋
To use a mobility scooter, individuals without medical proof or not under any PMA grants need to undergo an Certification of Medical Need (CMN), which will only be rolled out later this year in Q3 2025 (delayed till mid-2026).
Mobility scooter users will only need this certification next year, from Q1 2026.
‼️ LATEST UPDATE: AMS now delayed until mid-2026.
(Photo Credits: Land Transport Authority Facebook page)
Notes
- Not sure if electric wheelchair users are exempt from this requirement, not specified in latest bill.
- According to LTA, users do not need to approach their healthcare professionals to obtain certification yet until more details are released.
- Those who are currently under a mobility scooter subsidy will automatically be certified.
#4: Ban Sale of Non-Compliant PMAs 🚫
Advertising, displaying, or selling PMAs that exceed these size limits or have a speed limit above 6 km/h will also be illegal.
✅ MOBOT Devices Meet All Regulations
All MOBOT mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs comply with all current regulations, including:
- Speed limit of either 10 km/h or 6 km/h.
Models with a max speed of 10 km/h can be adjusted to 6 km/h to meet the new 2026 speed limit. - Within approved size, weight and design criteria, ensuring they remain legal for use on public paths.
MOBOT customers will not be affected by the new speed, weight, and sizing rules.
MOBOT Checklist on the New Personal Mobility Aids Regulations (PMA Rules):
💬 Facebook Post By Mr Baey Yam Keng
Notice Poster on New PMA Regulations by LTA:
(Photo Credits: Land Transport Authority Facebook page)
View Full Rules & Code of Conduct
🚍 Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) on Public Transport
Wheelchairs and other Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs)* such as mobility scooters for the elderly are allowed on board public buses and MRT/LRT.
Ensure your wheelchair or PMA does not exceed 120cm in length, 70cm in width, and 150cm in height (measured from the floor to the top of the PMA or the user's head when seated on PMA, whichever is higher); and the total weight of the PMA with the user shall not exceed 300kg.
For more tips and advice on using a PMA on public transport, view LTA's website here:
An Inclusive Public Transport System
(Photo Credits: SMRT)
🤝 Trade-In Your Non-Compliant Device!
If you own a PMA that does not meet upcoming LTA regulations, consider trading it in for a legal PMA!
MOBOT offers a Guaranteed Trade-In Programme where you can get up to $500 trade-in value for your non-compliant device when upgrading to an LTA-approved mobility scooter or motorised wheelchair. This ensures that you stay within legal boundaries while maintaining your mobility needs.
Find out more about MOBOT's Guaranteed Trade-In Programme here!
🔎 Review of PABs & PMDs on Public Transport
The government is reviewing the allowance of motorised PMDs and PABs on public transport due to fire safety concerns.
AMAP will consult the public before making recommendations on regulations for these devices in enclosed spaces like trains and buses.
🎯 Conclusion
Understanding the new PMA regulations can prevent costly fines and ensure safe mobility.
If you’re unsure about your device’s classification, refer to LTA’s Active Mobility rules for the latest regulations. Always purchase compliant mobility devices to stay on the right side of the law.
Looking to purchase an LTA-compliant mobility device? Browse MOBOT's wide range of PMAs here!
3 comments
Lee jia min
May I ask if there is any penalty for people without disabilities who use this vehicle?
I frequently see young people riding it at high speed, and as a pedestrian, it makes me feel unsafe.
Dora Tan
i stay in Geylang Bahru had several encounters regarding people using the PMA or PMD, they kept beeping and beeping behind us when several neighbours and i were walking along the path outside the coffee shop. it is so damn irritating, do i have to give way to them? other encounters like along the footpath to the bus stop, i had this really irritating encounter where this user kept beeping again and again just because he wanted to overtake the pedestrains who just alighted from the bus. i really wanted to give them a piece of my mind! please adivse. and by the way, these people do not seem so handicapped that they need the PMD or PMA
Mohd Rafie
For PMA speed limit reduce to 6km. How r u going up to slop. Did you think of that. Even with a speed of 10km is hard to get up the slop
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