Singapore authorities will install additional enforcement cameras over the next few years to detect speeding active-mobility devices.

The initiative aims to curb illegal speeding by e-scooters and other mobility devices to improve overall road safety. This technological expansion follows a series of targeted enforcement actions designed to identify non-compliant users in high-traffic areas.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) recently conducted a nine-day enforcement operation in May 2024. During this period, officials focused on town-centre and residential hot-spot areas to identify safety violations.

Reports on the operation's results vary by source. Channel News Asia reported that 110 non-compliant devices were seized and 250 offences were uncovered [1]. However, AsiaOne reported that 77 devices were impounded and 236 offences were detected during May [2].

The rollout of new cameras will target areas where speeding is most prevalent. These devices will allow the LTA to monitor active-mobility users more consistently without requiring a physical police presence at every intersection.

Active-mobility devices, which include personal mobility aids, and e-scooters are subject to strict speed limits in Singapore. The authorities said the increased surveillance is necessary to ensure users adhere to these regulations and to protect pedestrians in residential zones.

The LTA continues to monitor the effectiveness of these measures as part of a broader strategy to manage the integration of micro-mobility devices into the city's transport infrastructure. The agency said the cameras will be deployed gradually over the coming years to maximize coverage across the island.

“Authorities will install additional enforcement cameras over the next few years to detect speeding active-mobility devices.”

The shift toward automated camera enforcement indicates that Singapore is moving from periodic manual crackdowns to a permanent surveillance model for micro-mobility. By targeting residential and town-centre hot spots, the government is prioritizing pedestrian safety over the convenience of e-scooter users, likely signaling a lower tolerance for speed violations as these devices become more common.