E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Singapore
In Singapore, e-scooters are legal: max 25 km/h, minimum age 16, helmet not required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
Last researched Oct 12, 2026 · values compiled from published secondary sources; none were checked against the text of a law.
- E-scooters: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- E-bikes: Not confirmedThe values here were not taken from a source we read, so we do not show them.
- Other PEVs: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/h1 |
| Power & device limits | Max 20 kg, 70 cm wide; UL22721 |
| Weight limit | 20 kg1 |
| Minimum age | 16 on cycling paths (under 16 supervised by adult 21+)1 |
| Helmet | Not required on paths1 |
| Where you can ride | Cycling paths and shared paths only; banned on footpaths and roads1 |
| Licence & registration | LTA registration, inspection every 2 years, mandatory theory test1 |
| Insurance | — |
| Plate / sticker | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | Footpath: up to SGD 2,000/3 months; non-UL2272: up to SGD 10,000/6 months; keeping non-UL2272 device an offence since 1 Jun 20261 |
| Notes | Active Mobility Act 2017.1 |
"Unconfirmed" = the source of that value was not recorded, or part of it was not taken from a source; "Not confirmed" = we have no sourced value, so none is shown. Footnote numbers point to the source list below.
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E-bikes
Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesNot confirmed| Status | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Not confirmed |
| Power & device limits | Not confirmed |
| Minimum age | Not confirmed |
| Helmet | Not confirmed |
| Where you can ride | Not confirmed |
| Licence & registration | Not confirmed |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Not confirmed |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Other motorised PMDs (hoverboards, EUCs) must be UL2272-certified, are banned from footpaths and roads and limited to cycling paths at 25 km/h. Mobility scooters (PMAs) limited to 6 km/h and medical-need certificate from 1 Jun 2026.1 |
What changed
- Jun 1, 2026In forceoffence to keep non-UL2272 e-scooters; PMA 6 km/h and medical certificate
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Singapore?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Singapore under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Cycling paths and shared paths only; banned on footpaths and roads.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Singapore?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Singapore are limited to 25 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Singapore?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet not required (Not required on paths).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Singapore?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), the minimum age is 16.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Singapore?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), LTA registration, inspection every 2 years, mandatory theory test.
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Singapore PMD/e-scooter rulesRecordingLaw · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 2.Active Mobility Act 2017sso.agc.gov.sg · Law · Not opened: URL taken from a citation in another source or search results
Country entries derived in part from RecordingLaw's e-scooter law guides (recordinglaw.com).