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Personal mobility devices

‘No more suffering for her’: Woman who had brain injuries in 2016 PMD accident dies 10 years later

Ang Liu Kiow at home with her husband, Leong Loon Wah, in July 2018.
Ang Liu Kiow at home with her husband, Leong Loon Wah, in July 2018.

Personal mobility aid catches fire at Yishun HDB block, no injuries reported

Nee Soon GRC MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi (2nd from left) and grassroots leaders looking at the damage caused by the PMA fire on the third-floor landing of Block 438 Yishun Ave 11.
Nee Soon GRC MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi (2nd from left) and grassroots leaders looking at the damage caused by the PMA fire on the third-floor landing of Block 438 Yishun Ave 11.

Rope in online sellers to help curb problem of unsafe mobility devices, say MPs in Parliament

Several MPs who spoke during the debate called for stronger safeguards against unsafe batteries.
Several MPs who spoke during the debate called for stronger safeguards against unsafe batteries.

Tougher penalties for drivers providing unlicensed point-to-point services under new rules

Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng said illegal P2P services pose safety risks to passengers and undermine the livelihoods of licenced drivers.
Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng said illegal P2P services pose safety risks to passengers and undermine the livelihoods of licenced drivers.

Cyclists in viral video chased by Traffic Police among 18 nabbed in enforcement operation

In a viral video, around seven cyclists are seen being chased by two Traffic Police officers. 
In a viral video, around seven cyclists are seen being chased by two Traffic Police officers. 

PMD seen ‘at high speeds’ in KPE tunnel; 100 other non-compliant devices seized in LTA operations

More than 300 offences were spotted during various LTA enforcement operations targeting errant cyclists and device users.
More than 300 offences were spotted during various LTA enforcement operations targeting errant cyclists and device users.

Paris orders e-scooter users to wear helmets, reflective gear

The new rules apply to anyone riding motorised mobility devices, including e-scooters, Segways and hoverboards.
The new rules apply to anyone riding motorised mobility devices, including e-scooters, Segways and hoverboards.

3 personal mobility devices impounded in Yishun for flouting rules

LTA enforcement officers speaking to a PMD user during the enforcement checks in Northpoint City in Yishun on Aug 3.
LTA enforcement officers speaking to a PMD user during the enforcement checks in Northpoint City in Yishun on Aug 3.

PMA user taken to hospital unconscious after accident with Tower Transit bus in Jurong

The handle of the PMA had snapped off completely after the collision.
The handle of the PMA had snapped off completely after the collision.

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