Medical certification needed for mobility scooter users from Jun 1; those 70 and older exempt

Ana Maria Rus

Those caught riding a mobility scooter on public paths without a valid certificate of medical need may be fined up to S$2,000, jailed for up to six months, or both. SINGAPORE: A certificate of medical need will be required for users of mobility scooters from Jun 1, with seniors aged 70 and above exempt, after a law was passed in parliament on Wednesday (Feb 4). From Jun 1, the speed limit for personal mobility aids (PMAs) will also be reduced from 10kmh to 6kmh. Members of Parliament raised