SINGAPORE — Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has seized 46 non-compliant active mobility devices and detected 231 offences during enforcement operations carried out in August.
The crackdown targeted errant users of personal mobility devices, e-bicycles and bicycles as authorities step up efforts to keep Singapore’s roads and public paths safe.
46 Devices Seized in August Operations
LTA said on September 10 that its active mobility enforcement officers conducted various operations throughout August, resulting in dozens of non-compliant devices being taken off the streets.
The authority also detected around 231 active mobility offences during the operations.
“We will continue to take firm action against errant active mobility users, alongside engagement and education efforts, to keep public paths safe for all,” LTA said.
Modified E-Bike Among Devices Found
Photographs released by LTA showed several personal mobility devices seized during the operations, including what appeared to be a modified e-bicycle.
Illegal modifications to active mobility devices have long been a concern because they can affect safety and may increase risks for riders, pedestrians and other road users.
The enforcement images also showed cyclists linked to an earlier incident along West Coast Avenue.
Fixie Seized After West Coast Avenue Incident
On August 14, enforcement officers also seized a fixed-gear bicycle, commonly known as a fixie.
LTA noted that fixed-gear bicycles without at least one functioning handbrake are not permitted on Singapore’s roads and footpaths.
The incident was linked to a group of cyclists seen in an earlier video being chased by traffic police officers in the early hours along West Coast Avenue.
Common Offences Detected
Other offences uncovered during the operations included:
- Riding a bicycle on the road without wearing a protective helmet
- Cycling on roads during hours of darkness without the required front white light
- Failing to display a rear red light or red reflector
- Using non-compliant or potentially illegally modified active mobility devices
The enforcement operation forms part of Singapore’s wider push to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other active mobility users.
LTA Moves to Tighten Fire Safety Rules
The latest enforcement action comes as Singapore also considers tougher safeguards against fire risks involving active mobility devices.
LTA said it is looking to strengthen regulations under the proposed Land Transport and Related Matters Bill, which was introduced in Parliament on September 8.
Under the proposed changes, regulations that currently apply to physical retailers could also be extended to online sales and advertising platforms.
Online Sellers Could Face Tougher Rules
The proposed amendments include measures to prohibit:
- False or misleading claims about whether a device complies with regulations
- Advertising for illegal device modification services
Authorities are also proposing tighter requirements concerning battery compatibility.
Penalties could also increase for those who illegally import non-compliant power-assisted bicycles and motorised PMDs.
The Bottom Line
Singapore’s LTA seized 46 non-compliant active mobility devices and detected 231 offences during enforcement operations in August.
From allegedly modified e-bikes to non-compliant fixies and cyclists breaking safety rules, the crackdown shows authorities are continuing to target dangerous and illegal behaviour on Singapore’s roads and public paths.
But the enforcement push may only be one part of a bigger crackdown.
With proposed rules set to extend to online sellers, advertisers, battery requirements and illegal modification services, Singapore could soon be tightening the net far beyond the streets.
For errant riders and sellers alike, the message from authorities is becoming increasingly clear: non-compliance may no longer be so easy to get away with.
WWC ONE MEDIA J.M.D
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