A man riding a personal mobility device (PMD) performed a "Superman" pose while overtaking traffic on Keppel Road in Singapore [1].
The incident highlights growing concerns regarding the speed and safety of modified personal mobility devices on public roads. Such maneuvers pose significant risks to the rider and other motorists in high-traffic urban corridors.
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the unnamed man was filmed traveling at a high rate of speed [1]. According to reports, the PMD reached approximately 77 km/h [2]. While moving at this speed, the rider leaned forward and extended his body horizontally, a position described as a "Superman" pose [1].
Footage of the event shows the rider navigating through traffic on Keppel Road [1]. The act of overtaking vehicles while lying flat on a mobility device increases the risk of catastrophic injury in the event of a collision or a loss of balance.
Singapore maintains strict regulations on the speed and usage of PMDs to ensure pedestrian and driver safety. Devices that are modified to reach high speeds often bypass safety governors, making them illegal for use on public paths and roads.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding the identity of the rider or whether charges have been filed. The video of the incident continues to circulate online, drawing attention to the potential dangers of high-speed PMD operation in dense city environments [1].
“The PMD reached approximately 77 km/h”
This incident underscores the challenge Singaporean authorities face in regulating modified micro-mobility devices. When PMDs are altered to reach speeds near 80 km/h, they transition from low-speed commuter tools to high-velocity vehicles without the safety frameworks, such as helmets, chassis protection, or licensing, required for motorized transport.
