Which PMD is right for me?

"We can build up a culture of graciousness and safety, we will be able to better take care of everyone’s needs. Many people we interacted with agreed that sharing paths with cyclists and PMD users can be done, as long as clear rules and guidelines are followed. Thus, the Panel focused on developing a set of rules and code of conduct, which we believe are practical, clear, fair, and most importantly, safeguards the safety of all users. These rules and code of conduct must be complemented by public education, effective enforcement and more cycling infrastructure. But it is not just the Government’s responsibility; every one of us has a role to play and can make things better simply by showing more consideration for others,” said A/P Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim. 

Chaired by A/P Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, the Active Mobility Advisory Panel (AMAP), together with LTA has recently announced the following recommendations for Personal Mobility Devices.

• Always give way to pedestrians on footpaths and shared paths. Remember also that pedestrians have the right of way on pedestrian crossings
• Slow down and be prepared to stop when approaching high pedestrian-traffic areas such as bus-stops
• Either ‘walk your bicycle’ or dismount and push at high pedestrian-traffic areas
• Stop and look out for on-coming traffic when approaching pedestrian crossings, and cross only at walking speed
• Always stop to render assistance and exchange particulars when involved in an accident

More with regards to the "RECOMMENDATIONS ON RULES AND CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CYCLING AND THE USE OF PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES " can be found HERE

The Panel also recommends the following physical criteria for all bicycles and PMDs:

• Maximum device speed of 25km/h (for motorised devices only);
• Maximum width of 700mm; and
• Maximum un-laden weight of 20kg.

With so many sellers and different types of PMDs available in the market, the buyers are usually feeling lost with regards to who to buy from and what are the type of wheels can be purchased so that they are legal within the framework set by LTA. The Wheelies attempt to summarize four different type of wheels that are LTA compliant in the table below:

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