Vanessa Paige Chelvan
Correspondent
Vanessa is a transport correspondent at The Straits Times. She became a journalist in 2015, when she joined CNA as a crime and legal reporter. While there, she helmed coverage of some of the biggest criminal trials and legal developments in Singapore. After a brief detour into consulting, Vanessa returned to journalism, joining ST in 2024. She holds master’s degrees in strategic studies, and criminal justice and criminology. Away from work, Vanessa enjoys historical fiction and playground hopping with her twin boys.
Latest articles
Temasek Poly team develops speed tester to help LTA take action against illegally modified AMDs
LTA seizes 19 illegal mobility devices during two operations, aided by new speed-testing device
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Non-compliant active mobility devices confiscated by LTA enforcement officers during enforcement ops at a retailer in Woodlands on Feb 23, 2026.
Media Tag-Along to observe how LTA’s Enforcement Officers detect non-compliant active mobility devices (AMD), using the Speed Measurement Device (SMD). Developed with Temasek Polytechnic, the SMD can detect devices that have been modified to exceed the maximum speed limit of 25/km/h for both Power Assisted Bicycles (PABs) and Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs).
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1a432561af49296624c6ad72316bfa203e37d51363396951d2b0ebdb4e65758e?w=480)
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Non-compliant active mobility devices confiscated by LTA enforcement officers during enforcement ops at a retailer in Woodlands on Feb 23, 2026.
Media Tag-Along to observe how LTA’s Enforcement Officers detect non-compliant active mobility devices (AMD), using the Speed Measurement Device (SMD). Developed with Temasek Polytechnic, the SMD can detect devices that have been modified to exceed the maximum speed limit of 25/km/h for both Power Assisted Bicycles (PABs) and Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs).
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6e014486b1fa93f7ed95f27d0fe032b3416f34b34cf00bd098c412b99685d0ae?w=480)
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