Lianhe Zaobao Interview With MOBOT | Understanding Non-Compliant Mobility Devices

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What is a PMA?

• 🦽 It is a Personal Mobility Aid designed to carry individuals with walking difficulties

MOBOT specialises in motorised and foldable electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters with a wide variety of features.

Who can ride a PMA?

• ✅ No age limit
• 🔒 Assessment of Mobility Scooter (AMS) medical certification required from Q1 2026
• 👩‍🦼 AMS is not required for electric wheelchair users
  
  

Can I carry a passenger on a PMA?

• ❌ No, not allowed (single-user only)
  
  

What is the max speed of a PMA?

• ⏱️ Max 6 km/h on public paths
• 🦽 Applies to both mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs
• 📅 Existing PMAs ≤10 km/h allowed until end‑2028, but must be capped to 6 km/h by 2029
  
  

What are the size and design requirement of a PMA?

• ✔️ Must have ≥3 wheels, 1 footboard, handlebars, and only 1 seat
• 🪑 Devices with multiple seats are not considered mobility scooters
• 📏 Max dimensions: 70 cm (W) × 120 cm (L) × 150 cm (H)
• ⚖️ Max laden weight: 300 kg
• 📝 Exemptions may be granted for medically necessary oversize PMAs
  
  

Do I need a license or take a test to ride a PMA?

• ❌ No official LTA certification scheme
• ❌ No license required
• ❌ No test required
  
  

Do I need to get my PMA registered with LTA?

• ❌ No official LTA certification scheme
• ⚠️ Non-compliant designs banned from sale in 2026
  
  

Do I need to wear a helmet to ride a PMA?

• ❌ No helmet required
  
  

Where can I ride the PMA?

• ✅ Allowed on footpaths, shared paths, cycling paths, pedestrian-only paths, and public areas such as malls
• ❌ Not allowed on roads

What is a PAB?

• 🏍 It is a Power-Assisted Bicycle, also known as an e-bike
  
  

Who can ride a PAB?

• 🚴‍♀️ Rider must be ≥16 and pass the PAB theory test
  
  

Can I carry a passenger on an e-bike?

• ✔️ Yes, but both pillion and rider must be 16 years or above
  
  

What is the max speed of an e-bike

• ⏱️ Max 25km/h
  
  

What are the size, design and certification requirement of an e-bike?

• 📏 Width ≤ 70 cm
• ⚖️ ≤ 20 kg (total incl. battery & accessories)
• ✅ Must comply with EN15194 and LTA specs
• 🚫 Modifications prohibited
• 🚫 No throttle/start-up assist
  
  

Do I need a license or take a test to ride an e-bike?

• ✔️ Yes, you will need to pass the PAB theory test to ride an ebike
  
  

Do I need to get my e-bike registered with LTA?

• ✅ Yes, must be registered with LTA with visible license plate LTA plate
• 🔁 Ownership transfer required at resale
  
  

Do I need to wear a helmet to ride an e-bike?

• ✅ Yes, required for rider
  
  

Where can I ride the e-bike?

• ✅ Allowed on shared paths, cycling paths and roads only
• ❌ Not allowed regular footpaths and pedestrian-only paths

What is a PMD?

• 🏍 It is a Personal Mobility Device, a wheeled device for personal transport or recreation, typically propelled by an electric motor or human power
  
  

Who can ride a PMD?

• 🚴‍♀️ Rider must be ≥16 and pass the PMD theory test
• ✔️ Under 16 allowed only with adult ≥21 supervision (adult must be certified)
  
  

Can I carry a passenger on an e-scooter?

• ✔️ Yes, any age
  
  

What is the max speed of an e-scooter?

• ⏱️ Max 25km/h
  
  

What are the size, design and certification requirement of an e-scooter?

• 📏 Width ≤ 70 cm
• ⚖️ ≤ 20 kg
• ✅ Certified with UL2272
  
  

Do I need a license or take a test to ride an e-scooter?

• ✅ Yes, you will need to pass the PMD theory test to ride an e-scooter
• ✅ Required for supervising adult (if rider is <16)
  
  

Do I need to get my e-scooter registered with LTA?

• ✅ Yes, must be registered with LTA with visible license plate LTA plate
• 🔁 Ownership transfer required at resale
• 🔍 Inspection every 2 yrs
  
  

Do I need to wear a helmet to ride an e-scooter?

• ⚠️ Recommended, but not compulsory
  
  

Where can I ride the e-scoter?

• ✅ Allowed on shared paths and cycling paths only
• ❌ Not allowed regular footpaths, roads and pedestrian-only paths

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