Review of Punishment for Sale of Non-compliant PMDs

Debated in Parliament on 3 Sep 2019.

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Lim Biow Chuan questioned if the Land Transport Authority would review punishments for selling non-compliant PMDs
Khaw Boon Wan stated the government takes a tough stance against selling or modifying non-compliant devices and currently imposes fines up to $5,000 and/or up to three months' jail for a first offence
He added that authorities are considering raising penalties to deter irresponsible acts
The debate focused on holding retailers accountable for unsafe PMDs sold for public path use
Proposed stricter penalties aim to root out illegal sales and modifications of such devices

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Lim Biow Chuan

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Transport whether LTA will review the punishment for selling non-compliant PMDs.

Khaw Boon Wan

We take a tough stance against retailers who advertise, display or sell non-compliant personal mobility devices (PMDs), as well as those who provide illegal device modification services. Those convicted of selling non-compliant PMDs for use on public paths may be liable to a fine up to $5,000 and/or jail up to three months for the first offence. We are considering raising the penalties to root out such irresponsible acts.

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Review of Punishment for Sale of Non-compliant PMDs

Debated in Parliament on 3 Sep 2019.

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Lim Biow Chuan questioned if the Land Transport Authority would review punishments for selling non-compliant PMDs
Khaw Boon Wan stated the government takes a tough stance against selling or modifying non-compliant devices and currently imposes fines up to $5,000 and/or up to three months' jail for a first offence
He added that authorities are considering raising penalties to deter irresponsible acts
The debate focused on holding retailers accountable for unsafe PMDs sold for public path use
Proposed stricter penalties aim to root out illegal sales and modifications of such devices

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Lim Biow Chuan

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Transport whether LTA will review the punishment for selling non-compliant PMDs.

Review of Punishment for Sale of Non-compliant PMDs

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Lim Biow Chuan

Khaw Boon Wan

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Review of Punishment for Sale of Non-compliant PMDs

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Lim Biow Chuan

Khaw Boon Wan

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