Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) Regulations
Are you confused or concerned about the new regulations affecting Personal Mobility Aids (PMA) in 2026? We have compiled a comprehensive guide and FAQ for you based on the latest announcements from the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
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Definition of PMA:
Manual Wheelchairs, Motorised Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters are collectively known as Personal Mobility Aids, or PMA.
Device Requirements
A mobility scooter must satisfy the following:
(a) Has 3 or more wheels and a footboard supported by the wheels;
(b) Is steered by handlebars;
(c) Has only one seat (i.e. devices with multiple seats are not considered mobility scooters);
(d) Is designed to carry only one individual who is unable to walk or has difficulties walking; and
(e) Is propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.
(f) Be wary of purchasing non-compliant PMA look-alikes. To understand the differences, please view this PDF guide from LTA:
Differences between PMAs and their Look-Alikes
New PMA Regulations for 2026
As announced by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, Mr Baey Yam Keng, on 5 March 2025, new regulations will be introduced to curb the misuse of PMA.
They will take effect from Q1 2026. There are 3 key changes.
1. Reduced Speed Limit
All motorised PMAs must not go above 6km/h on paths
Existing motorised PMAs with a maximum speed up to 10km/h can continue to be used on public paths until end-2028, but must travel no faster than 6km/h on paths.
Users can use the walking speed of other pedestrians as a guide as 6 km/h is the approximate speed of a brisk walk.
From 2029, all PMAs must not have a maximum speed exceeding 6km/h to be allowed on public paths.
2. Size and Weight Restrictions
All PMAs used on public paths must comply with the following dimension restrictions (which currently apply on public transport):
o Width: 70cm
o Length: 120cm
o Height: 150cm
o Laden Weight: 300kg
Users who require PMAs beyond the allowable dimensions will be exempted from the device dimension requirements on public paths if their need to use an oversized device is certified by a healthcare professional through the Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS).
For AMS, please refer to the section on Certification of Medical Need for Mobility Scooter Users.
3. Certification of Medical Need for Mobility Scooter Users
Mobility scooter users must obtain a certification of medical need through the AMS.
Certification is not required for the usage of motorised and manual wheelchairs on public paths.
Starting from Q4 2025, users of mobility scooters can undergo the Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS) to obtain a certification of medical need. Some exemptions will be granted, as per the following table.
Who? |
AMS Required? |
Next Steps |
| Existing users with mobility scooter subsidised by Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF) or Assistive Technology Fund (ATF | No.Automatically certified. | Not applicable. |
| First-time applicants of SMF or ATF-subsidised mobility scooter Before Commencement of AMS | No. Automatically certified if subsidy is approved. | Undergo existing assessment for SMF/ ATF any time until AMS is made available. |
| First-time applicants of SMF or ATF-subsidised mobility scooter After Commencement of AMS | Yes. |
Obtain AMS certification via their regular doctor or Occupational Therapist (OT) from Q4 2025. If no regular doctor or OT, check with any General Practitioner (GP) if they offer this service. More details will be released in Q3 2025. |
Summary of Key Changes
Here is a quick summary of key changes provided by LTA.
Information Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can existing PMA with speeds higher than 6 km/h still be used in 2026?
Yes, they can still be used until 2028, so long as the maximum speed is less than 10 km/h. However, users will need to self regulate and drive at a slower speed of 6 km/h.
Users can use the speed of other pedestrians as a guide. So long as their PMA is going at approximately the same speed as a brisk walk, they are likely within the speed limit.
Until the end of 2028, there is no immediate requirement to modify or program existing PMAs to lower the maximum speed to 6 km/h.
To continue using a PMA in 2029, you can opt to buy a new PMA compliant with the new regulations, or contact the seller if you wish to adjust your existing PMA’s maximum speed to 6 km/h.
2. If I want to program my existing PMA to lower the speed to 6 km/h, can it be done?
If the PMA was purchased from Falcon Elfigo, yes, it can be done for a fee. The rate for programming is $90 for walk-in and $150 for on-site.
3. How do I obtain approval to drive a PMA?
If you belong to one of these groups, approval is not needed:
a) You drive a motorised wheelchair, not a mobility scooter.
b) Your mobility scooter was obtained with subsidy from Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF) or Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) before Q4 2025.
If your mobility scooter was not subsidised by SMF or ATF, you will need to undergo an Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS) to obtain a certification of medical need from Q4 2025 onwards.
This can be done through your regular doctor, occupational therapist (OT) or any General Practitioner (GP) that offers this service.
As no details regarding the certification process have been released, we do not know how it will be implemented. LTA will publish more details in Q3 2025.