Datasets
Active Mobility Device Rules and Thresholds
Dated LTA thresholds for personal mobility aids, power-assisted bicycle assistance cut-off, and mobility-scooter registration milestones used to answer device-class and path-permission questions.
Active Mobility Device Rules and Thresholds
These thresholds do not decide whether a specific device or rider is compliant. Identify the device class first, then apply the path type, registration state, age or medical-need rules, and the effective date. Narrative interpretation lives in active mobility.
Population bases
| Term | Meaning in this dataset | Do not confuse with |
|---|---|---|
| Motorised PMA | Motorised personal mobility aids (motorised wheelchairs, motorised mobility scooters) on public paths | PMDs, PABs, or bicycles |
| PMA (all) | Personal mobility aids including manual and motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters | PMDs or PABs |
| Type-approved PAB | Registered, EN15194-compliant power-assisted bicycles | Ordinary bicycles or e-scooters |
| PAB rider | Person riding a power-assisted bicycle on cycling paths or roads | E-scooter riders or PMA users |
| Mobility scooter | Three-or-more-wheeled PMA steered by handlebars, designed for users unable to walk or with difficulty walking | PMA-lookalike PMDs |
| Public paths | Footpaths, cycling paths, and shared paths under the Active Mobility Act | Roads or public transport |
Source: LTA Rules & Code of Conduct and LTA PMA regulations, accessed 9 August 2026.
Personal mobility aid limits from 1 June 2026
| Rule | Population / device | Threshold | As of | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public-path speed cap | Motorised PMAs on public paths | 6 km/h | 1 Jun 2026 | Reduced from 10 km/h; existing higher-capped devices may remain registered through 31 Dec 2028 but must still ride at or below 6 km/h |
| Maximum length | PMAs on public paths / public transport | 120 cm | 1 Jun 2026 | Larger devices need an Assessment for Mobility Scooter certification |
| Maximum width | PMAs on public paths / public transport | 70 cm | 1 Jun 2026 | Same as public-transport gauge |
| Maximum height | PMAs on public paths / public transport | 150 cm | 1 Jun 2026 | Measured to the higher of the device or the user's head |
| Maximum laden weight | PMAs on public paths / public transport | 300 kg | 1 Jun 2026 | Includes the user |
Sources: LTA PMA regulations and LTA 1 June 2026 announcement, accessed 9 August 2026.
Motorised PMD path permissions
| Rule | Population / device | Where allowed | As of | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorised PMD riding | UL2272 motorised PMDs / e-scooters | Cycling paths only when device and rider rules are met | 2026-08 | Not permitted on footpaths or roads; not road-legal |
| Non-motorised PMD riding | Kick-scooters and other non-motorised PMDs | Path types stated in current LTA device guidance | 2026-08 | Do not copy motorised PMD rules onto kick-scooters |
| Bicycle riding on ordinary footpaths | Conventional bicycles | Ordinary standalone footpaths and shared paths remain subject to existing path rules | 2026-08 | Distinct from motorised PMD permissions |
Source: LTA Rules & Code of Conduct, accessed 9 August 2026. Prefer LTA's current device-and-path matrix over informal “any pavement” assumptions.
Power-assisted bicycle assistance cut-off
| Rule | Population / device | Threshold | As of | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor assistance cut-off | Type-approved PABs | Assistance ends by 25 km/h or when pedalling stops | 2026-08 | Device must also be sealed, registered, and EN15194-compliant |
| Minimum rider age on cycling paths or roads | PAB riders | 16 years | 2026-08 | Mandatory PAB theory test also applies |
Source: LTA Rules & Code of Conduct, accessed 9 August 2026.
Mobility-scooter registration milestones
| Milestone | Population / scope | Effective date | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retailers may sell only registered / whitelisted mobility scooters and equivalents | New retail sales of mobility scooters and equivalents | 1 Jun 2026 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| All mobility scooters used on public paths must be registered | Existing and new mobility scooters on public paths | 1 Jan 2029 | 1 Jan 2029 |
Source: LTA 1 June 2026 announcement, accessed 9 August 2026.
Record details
- Also known as
- ["PMA speed limit","mobility scooter registration","PAB assistance cut-off"]
- Jurisdiction
- SG
- What each row represents
- one dated device-class speed, dimension, weight, age, or registration threshold per applicability period
- Update cadence
- after LTA active-mobility, PMA, PAB, or PMD rule changes
- Source format
- markdown
Dates describe this record’s own period and applicability. A verification date does not mean a rule is currently in force.
Sources
- LTA — Rules & Code of Conduct for Active Mobility Accessed 2026-08-09
- LTA — Regulations for Personal Mobility Aids Accessed 2026-08-09
- LTA — Tighter Active Mobility Regulations from 1 June 2026 Accessed 2026-08-09
Collection as of 2026-10-07 · An expanding collection. Published counts show available knowledge, not complete coverage of Singapore.