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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
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Children aged under 16 will be able to use an e-scooter which has been registered by an older person, says the LTA.
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Cara Wong
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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.
