Over 100 devices were impounded, and 369 offences were flagged as a new UL2272 storage ban kicks in from June.
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority has intensified enforcement against unsafe and errant active mobility users, ahead of new rules that make even keeping non-UL2272-certified personal mobility devices an offence.
April Sees 118 Devices Impounded Islandwide
In April 2026, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) impounded 118 non-compliant active mobility devices across Singapore. These included personal mobility devices (PMDs) and other active mobility gear that failed to meet regulatory requirements. During the same period, officers detected 369 active mobility offences, ranging from illegal riding locations to improper device use. The figures underscore LTA’s continued push to rein in behaviour that endangers pedestrians, cyclists and riders themselves on shared paths and roads.
Joint Enforcement Blitz In The East
LTA said in a May 13 Facebook post that it had also mounted a three-day joint operation with the Bedok Police Division in April, focusing on hotspots in eastern Singapore. The operation targeted errant cyclists and active mobility users in areas known for heavy path use and past complaints. Such joint deployments allow officers to deal both with traffic and public-order aspects of dangerous riding, reinforcing that enforcement is not confined to occasional spot checks but part of a broader, coordinated strategy.
June Ban On Keeping Non UL2272 PMDs
The authority reminded the public that from June 2026, simply keeping non‑UL2272 certified PMDs will itself be an offence, even if the devices are no longer used on public paths. First-time offenders face fines of up to S$2,000 and/or up to three months’ jail. The new rule closes a loophole where fire-prone devices could sit in homes or storerooms, still posing risks, and reflects Singapore’s experience with past PMD-related fires in residential buildings.
UL2272: Fire And Electrical Safety Standard
UL2272 is a fire safety benchmark that tests PMDs and related chargers for electrical and fire hazards. Devices that do not meet the standard are more likely to suffer battery failures, overheating or fires, especially if modified or charged improperly. By making UL2272 compliance compulsory not only for use but also for storage, regulators aim to reduce the risk of catastrophic flat fires and corridor blazes in high-rise housing, where e-scooters and similar devices are commonly kept.
Public Reporting To Reinforce Safer Path Use
LTA encouraged members of the public to report errant active mobility users through its online portal at go.gov.sg/report-am. Reports can cover reckless riding, speeding, riding on prohibited paths or the suspected use of non-compliant devices. For Indonesians and Singaporeans, the strengthened rules and community reporting channel show how authorities are combining technical standards, enforcement and citizen input to manage the rapid spread of e-mobility while protecting pedestrians and residents in dense urban settings.
With 118 non-compliant devices impounded and hundreds of offences logged in a single month, and a new June ban on even storing non‑UL2272 PMDs, Singapore is signalling zero tolerance for unsafe active mobility devices and behaviours. For Indonesians and Singaporeans, the measures illustrate how cities can preserve the benefits of micromobility while prioritising fire safety, shared-path etiquette and public trust in evolving transport options.
Sources: Asia One (2026) , Must Share News (2026)
Keywords: Non Compliant Devices Impounded, 369 Active Mobility Offences, Bedok Police Joint Operation, UL2272 Fire Safety Rule, June Storage Ban, Errant E Scooter Reporting
