Under-16s can still ride e-scooters under new rules

Only people aged 16 and above can register an e-scooter, but under-16s can borrow a registered one from an older person

Children aged under 16 will be able to use an e-scooter which has been registered by an older person, says the LTA. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

Children aged under 16 will still be able to ride e-scooters despite a new requirement that kicks in on Jan 2 for people aged 16 and above to have the vehicles registered.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has clarified to The Straits Times that such young riders will be able to use an e-scooter which has been registered by an older person.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 24, 2018, with the headline Under-16s can still ride e-scooters under new rules. Subscribe