Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Acting Minister for Transport whether the Ministry has studied the feasibility of safe charging zones at HDB void decks for residents using PMAs, to reduce in-home fire risks.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: To manage fire safety risks, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has imposed the UL2272 and EN15194 standards on motorised Personal Mobility Devices and Power-Assisted Bicycles respectively. There are currently no commonly recognised international fire safety standards for Personal Mobility Aids. LTA will continue to monitor the development of international standards.

LTA, together with the relevant agencies, will continue to review existing guidelines on the safe storage and charging of Active Mobility Devices (AMDs).

We will also continue to step up public education efforts on fire safety tips on the use of AMDs. For instance, through the on-going Be-Device-Safe programme, a joint initiative between LTA and the Singapore Civil Defence Force, AMD users are educated about the risk of AMD-related fires and how to safely use and maintain these devices, including the importance of safe charging practices at home.

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Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Acting Minister for Transport (a) how many cases of public feedback has the LTA received regarding irresponsible public riding behaviours; and (b) out of these feedback cases, how many have led to (i) enforcement actions against reported riders and (ii) seizure of Active Mobility Devices involved.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) enforces based on data from LTA closed-circuit televisions, intelligence from enforcement officers, and feedback received. 

From 2022 to 2024, LTA received over 1,800 pieces of public feedback on irresponsible riding behaviours. The feedback provided useful information which LTA could act on, to enforce against unsafe riding and use of non-compliant devices.  

Over the same period, enforcement officers took action against more than 100 riders for offences involving irresponsible riding behaviours such as speeding on public paths. LTA also seized more than 3,000 active mobility devices involved in offences such as riding non-compliant devices on public paths.  

Nonetheless, we recognise that most riders ride safely and responsibly today, and will continue to encourage such riding practices through our public education and outreach efforts. On the ground, enforcement officers also engage and educate path users on proper path etiquette.

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Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Acting Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider implementing regulations for Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) and Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs) to undergo periodic inspections to ensure continued compliance with relevant safety standards, similar to current regulations for Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) to be inspected every two years.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: Personal Mobility Devices, such as e-scooters, are required to meet the UL2272 fire safety standard, which is an internationally recognised benchmark that significantly reduces the risk of fires. Registered e-scooters are subjected to periodic inspections every two years to ensure they remain compliant.

Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs) must conform to the EN15194 standard, which specifies stringent safety and performance criteria for both electrical and mechanical components, before they can be type-approved, sealed and registered. Since July 2021, new PABs must comply with the EN15194:2017 standard that includes anti-tampering measures that make it more difficult to modify the them. 

There are currently no commonly recognised international fire safety standards for Personal Mobility Aids. The Government will continue to monitor the development of international standards. 

The Land Transport Authority also takes strong enforcement action against illegal modifications of all motorised active mobility devices.

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Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Acting Minister for Transport (a) what criteria the does Ministry use in deciding whether to ban certain types of electronic products on flights; and (b) to what extent and how does the Ministry work with aviation authorities in other jurisdictions to determine the scope of any ban.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sets guidelines on the carriage and use of various electronic devices on flights, such as laptops, mobile phones and power banks. These guidelines address safety risks, such as electromagnetic interference posed by devices with transmitting capabilities and fire hazards involving lithium batteries. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's (CAAS') safety regulations are aligned with ICAO's guidelines. These include restrictions on the allowable capacity of lithium batteries onboard aircraft, how they must be carried and the limitations of their use during flight.

Singapore carriers are required to adhere to CAAS's regulations but may also implement stricter policies at their discretion.

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Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Acting Minister for Transport (a) since 2024 till August 2025, how many enforcement operations have been undertaken against individual or businesses offering non-compliant battery or motor modifications for active mobility devices; and (b) how many individuals or businesses are (i) investigated (ii) prosecuted and (iii) convicted.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: From 1 January 2024 till 30 August 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has conducted 15 enforcement operations targeting retailers suspected of errant practices, including the illegal modification of active mobility devices and displaying non-compliant active mobility devices for sale. About 14 retailers were investigated. Of these, five were prosecuted in Court. Offences include selling, displaying or advertising non-compliant devices for sale and illegally modifying a device. Out of these five, four retailers were convicted and fined between $600 to $4,000. The remaining one retailer was given a $600 composition sum for displaying non-complaint devices for sale. 

Besides the five prosecuted cases, another case was escalated to Court after non-payment of composition sum for keeping an unregistered and non-compliant device. Of the remaining eight cases, investigations have been completed for four cases and are pending charges to be served, while investigations are ongoing for two other cases. No further action was taken for two cases due to insufficient evidence.

LTA will continue to monitor retailer activities and take firm action against errant retailers.

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