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On June 1, Stomper Anonymous witnessed two mobility devices being used to transport multiple children near the traffic junction at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, near Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.
"It's too dangerous as the children are not wearing helmets and are vulnerable if there's an accident," the Stomper said.
"They are all able-bodied, but this is an abuse of the device."
In a separate incident, Stomper Ong observed two children sitting unfastened on a mobility device at the junction of Choa Chu Kang North 7 and Choa Chu Kang Drive on June 5 at around 6.49pm.
"Both of them were holding a piece of paper in their hands," he observed.
"I started taking the video at the junction where they stopped before crossing when one of the kids dropped his paper, and the driver bent backwards to pick it up.
"Imagine it happening in the middle of the crossing, I shudder to think what the kid would have done.
"It's just too dangerous to ride with two small kids on such a vehicle on the road.
"The danger is becoming more rampant as the use of personal mobility aids (PMAs) is abused as a vehicle to get around conveniently with family in tow."
According to the Active Mobility Act, personal mobility aids (PMAs) include both motorised and non-motorised wheelchairs, as well as mobility scooters, designed to assist individuals with walking difficulties or those who are unable to walk.
These devices are permitted on pedestrian-only paths and cycling lanes, which differentiates them from similar-looking devices, such as motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs), which are restricted to designated shared paths and cycling lanes.
While mobility scooters and some motorised PMDs may appear alike, the primary distinguishing factor is the number of seats.
PMAs are built with just one seat for the user, whereas lookalike devices often feature additional seats for pillion riders.
Besides e-scooters, PMDs also encompass hoverboards and motorised skateboards.
As per regulations set by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), these devices must not exceed a maximum speed of 25kmh.
For e-scooters to be legally used in Singapore, they must meet the UL2272 safety standard and be registered with the LTA.
Riders are also required to pass a mandatory theory test before using these devices on cycling paths.
The LTA has stated that violators using non-compliant devices or riding unregistered e-scooters face severe penalties, including fines of up to $10,000 or a jail term of up to six months.
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