Singapore crackdown: 111 e-scooters and mobility devices seized in enforcement blitz

SINGAPORE, June 28 — A joint enforcement sweep by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the police has led to the seizure of more than 100 active mobility devices and motor vehicles, after officers fanned out across several northern and north‑eastern estates over nine days in June. 

According to The Straits Times, the operation, which covered Sengkang, Punggol, Yishun and other known hotspots, uncovered over 200 offences involving illegal modifications, non‑compliant devices and safety breaches. In an update on June 27, LTA said 111 devices and vehicles were impounded, including power‑assisted bicycles (PABs), personal mobility devices (PMDs) and other active mobility equipment governed under the Active Mobility Act. 

Officers found riders using modified PABs, obscured or tampered number plates, and e‑scooters that failed to meet the UL2272 fire‑safety standard. Since June 1, it has been illegal to keep non‑compliant e‑scooters even if they are not used. More than 600 such devices have been seized since January. Retailers were also caught selling or displaying non‑compliant devices, with 11 offences recorded. 

LTA reminded the public that only registered mobility scooters may be sold or advertised, and that users must hold a Certificate of Medical Need unless exempted. Penalties for using non‑compliant devices include fines of up to S$10,000 and/or six months’ jail, with repeat offenders facing double the punishment. Retailers may be fined up to S$20,000, or S$40,000 for corporate entities. 

In a separate case, LTA said it had seized a PMD ridden by a man filmed speeding along Keppel Road while performing a “Superman pose”, lying flat on the device. Investigations are ongoing. 

Authorities said enforcement will continue to be stepped up to keep public paths safe, and urged the public to report dangerous riding behaviour through official feedback channels.