Able-bodied woman who rode PMA on road apprehended by LTA

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has apprehended a woman who rode her Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) on a road and impounded the offending device.

In a Facebook post on Thursday (Jan 21), LTA said it was alerted to the offence "a few days back".

It said: "This is not allowed. Our officers managed to apprehend the able-bodied rider today and her device was impounded."

 

We were alerted to a rider using a Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) on a road a few days back. This is not allowed. Our...

Posted by Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving on Thursday, 21 January 2021

 

LTA also reminded that PMAs are to allow those with mobility issues to travel more freely and live an active life, adding: "Others should not abuse these devices.

"Let’s all do our part to ride responsibly, observe the rules and maintain the safety of our public paths and roads."

Under the Active Mobility Act, PMAs are allowed on footpaths and cycling paths but not on roads.

Offenders may face a fine up to $2,000 and/or a jail term of up to three months.

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