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People under the age of 16 will no longer be able to buy e-scooters or other personal mobility devices (PMDs) – unless accompanied by an adult – at major retailers, with immediate effect.
Owners of PMDs not registered with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will not be able to get them serviced at the shops either. Currently, only those aged 16 and above can register e-scooters with the authority.
In a joint statement yesterday, 27 major PMD retailers here also pledged not to make any modification or enhancement that will affect the electrical systems of the devices.
These are among the measures they announced, following a spate of recent accidents, as well as fires, involving the devices.
The retailers said: “We are extremely saddened by the recent spate of unfortunate PMD accidents and incidents, and we offer our sincere apologies to all affected stakeholders of the community.
“Although errant usage is beyond our control, some businesses – registered or private – are also equally responsible for facilitating non-compliant devices and/or allowing (them) to be made easily available to irresponsible perpetrators.”
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