SINGAPORE \u2014 Parliament passed a raft of amendments to transport laws on Feb. 4, introducing new rules to curb the misuse of mobility scooters, strengthen pedestrian protection and pave the way for the next-generation Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The changes were passed under the Land Transport and Related Matters Bill, following two days of debate in which 24 MPs spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the new laws, all Singapore-registered vehicles must be fitted with an on-board unit (OBU) from Jan. 1, 2027. The OBU is intended to support the full switch to the next-generation ERP system, which uses satellite technology to determine a vehicle\u2019s location for toll charging instead of relying on roadside gantries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the debate, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow addressed questions about how the new system could support future policy options, including distance-based road pricing. He said the Transport Ministry does not intend to implement distance-based charging immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From June 1, 2026, users of mobility scooters will need a Certificate of Medical Need to use the devices on public paths, under rules aimed at restricting use to those with genuine mobility needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several groups will be exempt from the certification requirement, including seniors aged 70 and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bill also introduces mandatory registration for mobility scooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From June 1, 2026, new mobility scooters sold must be registered at the point of sale. Registration for existing mobility scooters will begin from mid-2027, and full enforcement starts on Jan. 1, 2029, when using an unregistered mobility scooter on public paths becomes an offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amendments create new offences related to speed limiters and raise penalties for certain existing offences, as part of broader efforts to improve safety and curb illegal modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government said the package of measures is designed to tighten rules on road and path users while preparing Singapore for the transition to ERP 2 from 2027.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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