Singapore’s active mobility rules change on 1 June 2026. LTA’s reminder is aimed mainly at two groups: mobility scooter users who will need a Certificate of Medical Need, and e-scooter owners who must dispose of non-UL2272 devices.
The changes matter beyond device owners because they affect shared paths used by pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users, PMA users and families with prams. LTA says the rules are meant to curb misuse of mobility scooters by able-bodied individuals, improve path safety and reduce fire risks.
What Changes
The PMA rule is the headline item. Mobility scooters are intended for users with mobility needs, and the Certificate of Medical Need gives enforcement officers a clearer basis to distinguish genuine use from convenience use on crowded paths.
For e-scooters, the fire-safety point remains important. Non-UL2272 devices have been a long-running concern because battery fires can spread quickly in homes, corridors and common areas. LTA’s reminder tells owners to dispose of such devices instead of continuing to keep or use them.
- Effective date: 1 June 2026.
- Mobility scooter users: obtain a Certificate of Medical Need where required.
- E-scooter owners: dispose of non-UL2272 devices.
Reader Checklist
If you rely on a mobility scooter for health or accessibility reasons, sort out the paperwork before you are stopped on a path. If the device belongs to an older family member, help them understand the rule and keep any relevant certificate accessible.
For e-scooters, do not treat storage as harmless if the device is no longer compliant. Read LTA’s PMA guidance and follow the disposal route listed by the authority. More policy updates are in our News section.
- Keep paths slow and predictable around pedestrians.
- Do not buy second-hand devices without checking compliance.
- Help elderly users prepare documents before 1 June.
