Detecting import of non-compliant mobility devices, spare parts and batteries at checkpoints

Question:

Mr Ng Shi Xuan: To ask the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs what are the checks that have been implemented or are being considered for implementation at our checkpoints, including the deployment of technology, to detect the import of non-compliant personal mobility devices (PMD), active mobility devices (AMD), spare parts and batteries.

Answer:

Mr K Shanmugam, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs:

1. Since June 2021, under the Small Motorised Vehicles (Safety) Act 2020, anyone who brings power-assisted bicycles (PABs) and motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) into Singapore, including for personal use, must obtain approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA). LTA works closely with Singapore Customs to ensure that the imported devices meet technical and safety requirements prior to issuing an import permit.

2. Goods entering Singapore are subject to risk-based checks, leveraging data analytics and screening technology such as radiographic scanners. Where the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) detects PMDs/PABs without valid import permits at the checkpoints, the cases will be referred to LTA and Customs for investigation.