Latest Update as of 12 Jan 2026

To operationalise the new rules and further enhance path and fire safety, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) will introduce these NEW measures:

 i)   Implement the Certificate of Medical Need Requirement, where individuals must be granted a valid Certificate of Medical Need to drive or ride a mobility scooter on public paths.

ii) Mandate the registration of mobility scooters, to strengthen enforcement. LTA will impose the requirement on new mobility scooters sold, and will give existing users time before imposing it on all mobility scooters.

ELFIGO Notes on the 12 Jan 2026 Update

There are few details in the latest announcement. The AMS certification process is still unclear, and it is not known whether the Certificate of Medical Need (CMN) will be issued in physical or electronic form.

The most important new measure for users to note is the registration requirement for mobility scooters. However, the announcement also lacks information on how the registration regime will work. We will share more details as they become available.

What is clear is that existing mobility scooter users do not need to worry about registration yet, as MOT has said they will be given sufficient time to comply.

Users who obtain new mobility scooters through government subsidies also need not worry, as it was previously announced that they will be automatically certified as part of the subsidy application process.

Self-paying new users can still buy mobility scooters if they have genuine medical needs and are confident of being certified by their doctors or occupational therapists, but should monitor updates on AMS and mobility scooter registration. These are administrative steps they will eventually need to complete, although the timeline is unclear. Alternatively, they can consider motorised wheelchairs, which are exempt from these requirements.

Previous Update as of 08 Dec 2025,

AMS medical assessment requirement for Mobility Scooter users is delayed to mid-2026, giving users and retailers more time to prepare.

Are you confused or concerned about the new regulations affecting Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) in 2026? We have compiled a comprehensive guide and FAQ for you based on the latest announcements from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) 2026.

Or just talk to APMAR, our AI assistant created to help answer any question you might have on PMA regulations!

 

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

Latest Update as of 08 Dec 2025: Implementation of AMS has been delayed and will now be rolled out in mid-2026. The announcement of detailed AMS procedures will also be pushed to 2026.

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 2026, 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 the government.	No.Automatically certified.	Not applicable.
First-time applicants of government-subsidised mobility scooter before commencement of AMS	No. Automatically certified if subsidy is approved.	Undergo existing assessment for subsidy any time until AMS is made available.
First-time applicants of government-subsidised mobility scooter After commencement of AMS	Yes.	Obtain AMS certification via their regular doctor or Occupational Therapist (OT) from 2025. If no regular doctor or OT, check with any General Practitioner (GP) if they offer this service. More details will be released in 2026.

 

Users do not need to approach their healthcare professionals to obtain certification yet. More details will be released by LTA in 2026.

Summary of Key Changes

Here is a quick summary of key changes provided by LTA.

Information Sources

1. LTA Website
2. LTA Facebook Page

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 a government subsidy before Q4 2025.

If your mobility scooter was not subsidised by the government you will need to undergo an Assessment for Mobility Scooter (AMS) to obtain a certification of medical need from 2026 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 2026.

4.    Are ELFIGO PMA compliant with 2026 Rules?

All ELFIGO PMAs currently being sold comply with the 2026 size and laden weight restrictions. They also meet the 2026 speed limit of 6 km/h.

5.    Do your mobility scooters have UL2272 certification?

No, because UL2272 is only needed for personal mobility devices such as e-scooters, hoverboards and unicycles, which we do not sell. They are not required for the personal mobility aids (PMAs) such as mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs, which we do sell. All our PMAs are compliant with the new regulations in 2026.