Motorised PMDs far riskier than manual ones: Study

Risk of severe injury greater due to the higher speeds, says trauma specialist behind study

Motorised bicycles were associated with 10 per cent of the cases in the study, with e-scooters making up 64 per cent.
Motorised bicycles were associated with 10 per cent of the cases in the study, with e-scooters making up 64 per cent. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
Christopher Tan
Senior Transport Correspondent
Updated
Jul 23, 2019, 06:41 AM
Published
Jul 23, 2019, 05:00 AM
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Motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) trebled the risk of severe injury compared with non-motorised devices, a study by a trauma specialist here has shown.

Dr Wong Ting Hway, who is also a general surgeon at the Singapore General Hospital, said these powered PMDs also doubled the risk of users getting hospitalised.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 23, 2019, with the headline Motorised PMDs far riskier than manual ones: Study. Subscribe

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