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Short answer
You can sell PMDs and e-bikes online only if they meet LTA's device criteria (max 20kg, 70cm wide, 25km/h; UL2272 for e-scooters, EN15194 for PABs) and are registered or sealed as required. From Q2 2027, online listings also need LTA warning notices.
LTA device criteria for e-scooters, PMDs and e-bikes
The Active Mobility Act sets what can be used on public paths and roads. LTA's import control page summarises the criteria for compliant devices.
| Device | Key requirements | Before sale |
|---|---|---|
| E-scooter (motorised PMD with handlebars) | Max 20kg, 70cm wide, 25km/h; UL2272 fire safety certified | Pass LTA Registration Inspection; registration mark affixed |
| Other motorised PMDs (unicycles, hoverboards, e-skateboards) | Same criteria for public paths; many cannot be registered | Check carefully whether it may be sold for public use at all |
| Power-assisted bicycle (PAB) | EN15194:2017, max 20kg, rider must pedal to start the motor | Type-approved, sealed (orange seal) and registered |
| Non-motorised PMDs, bicycles | Max 20kg and 70cm wide for public paths | No registration |
| Mobility scooters | Registration required from 1 June 2026 | Only registered mobility scooters may be displayed, advertised or sold |
Importing PABs and motorised PMDs, including for resale, needs an LTA import permit through TradeNet. LTA says import approval does not guarantee a device will later pass registration, so confirm compliance before you buy stock.
Retailer duties under the Active Mobility Act today
LTA's rules for retailers list four duties that apply now:
- Display LTA's prescribed warning notices at or near the point of sale (at least A3 size, in colour).
- Do not keep non-compliant PABs, or e-scooters that are not UL2272 certified.
- Do not display, advertise or sell non-compliant devices for use on public paths and roads.
- Do not alter or modify devices so they become non-compliant (for example, unlocking the speed limit).
For e-scooters, retailers must check the model is on LTA's UL2272 list, import with a permit, pass Registration Inspection at an e-scooter inspection centre, affix the identification mark within three calendar days of registration, and transfer ownership to the buyer through OneMotoring after the sale.
New online selling rules from Q2 2027
Parliament passed the Land Transport and Related Matters Bill on 7 October 2026, and LTA's industry circular explains what it means for sellers. LTA intends to start the rules in the second quarter of 2027. They cover standalone websites and marketplaces such as Carousell, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, Amazon and Facebook Marketplace.
- Warning notices on listings when selling PABs, e-scooters and mobility scooters online. LTA will prescribe the format closer to the start date.
- No false or misleading claims about a device's compliance, model, lawful use, battery compatibility or components.
- No advertising of modification services that would make a device non-compliant.
- Battery specification notice for every lithium mobility device battery listed: compatible device models, battery brand and model, voltage and capacity.
- Unregistered or unsealed devices cannot be displayed, sold or advertised, unless the listing clearly says the device will be approved and sealed, or registered, before delivery.
- LTA directions: LTA can order a seller to fix a notice, stop a sale, or remove or correct a listing.
The circular's FAQ says a listing for a non-compliant device could lead to a fine of up to S$20,000 and/or up to 24 months' jail, and ignoring an LTA direction is a separate offence. CNA's report on the parliamentary debate notes the rules apply to listings made in Singapore or by Singapore-connected sellers.
Batteries and Blue Seal PABs: stock to review now
Two changes affect what you should be stocking well before 2027.
First, batteries. Under the new rules it will be an offence to advertise a non-compatible battery for a device, or to sell one knowing it will be fitted to a device it is not compatible with. For PMDs and PABs, LTA defines a compatible battery as the one fitted and tested with that model, or another battery of the same brand and model. Generic "fits most e-bikes" batteries are exactly what this targets.
Second, Blue Seal PABs, approved between 2004 and January 2016 under older rules. LTA's circular says they will no longer be permitted for use from 1 January 2028, and that resellers should stop offering them and clear remaining stock before that date.
Setting up compliant product pages
Even before 2027, your website counts as advertising. Build the store so each listing proves compliance and nothing slips through.
Product page checklist for PMDs and PABs
On Shopify or WooCommerce, store these as product fields (metafields) and show them in a fixed spec table, so a missing value is obvious. Our guide on what a Shopify store costs in Singapore covers the platform side.
Chargers and adaptors sold with devices may also be Controlled Goods under CPSO rules; see selling electrical products online and the SAFETY Mark. For general online-selling rules, read do you need a licence to sell online in Singapore.
Do it yourself or get help?
Compliance itself (import permits, inspection, sealing, registration) is between you and LTA, and the circular says LTA will publish the online warning notice format closer to the start date. Keep an eye on LTA's retailer page for that.
What we can do is build or update the store so compliance is part of every listing: required spec fields, a notice block you can switch on site-wide when LTA publishes the format, battery compatibility fields, and templates that stop staff publishing incomplete listings. Our Shopify Store package (S$1,890) covers a new store; for a simple catalogue site, see Business Website (S$1,490).
This guide is general information, not legal advice. For unusual devices, ask LTA before listing them.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, if the model is UL2272 certified, meets LTA's limits of 20kg, 70cm width and 25km/h, was imported with an LTA permit and passes Registration Inspection before sale. After the sale you must transfer ownership to the buyer through OneMotoring. E-scooters may only be used on cycling paths, not footpaths or roads.
Power-assisted bicycles must comply with the EN15194:2017 standard, weigh no more than 20kg and only provide motor assistance when the rider pedals. They must be type-approved by LTA, sealed and registered with a number plate before use on roads and cycling paths.
LTA plans to start new rules in the second quarter of 2027. Online sellers will need LTA warning notices on listings for PABs, e-scooters and mobility scooters, a specification notice for lithium batteries, and must not make misleading compliance claims. LTA can order sellers to correct or remove listings.
Under current rules, displaying, advertising or selling non-compliant motorised devices can lead to a fine of up to S$10,000 and/or 12 months' jail for a first offence. LTA's circular says that under the 2027 rules a listing for a non-compliant device could attract a fine of up to S$20,000 and/or up to 24 months' jail.
LTA has said Blue Seal PABs, approved between 2004 and January 2016, will no longer be permitted for use from 1 January 2028, and it will be an offence to keep them after that. LTA's circular asks resellers to stop offering them for sale and dispose of remaining stock before then.