To use your Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB) in Singapore, you must ensure that it is type-approved, sealed and registered with a registration number plate.
At a glance
Understanding Power-Assisted Bicycles (PAB) |
You can buy an unregistered PAB and bring it for type-approval, sealing and registration yourself. If the unregistered PAB already has an LTA orange seal, you will only need to register it. Alternatively, you can buy a registered PAB from a retailer, who will simply transfer the registration to your name.
Check that your PAB meets the technical requirements before buying it.
To register or ride a PAB, you must be at least 16 years old. You must also wear protective gear when riding a PAB. If you fail to follow the guidelines when using your PAB, you may face penalties. |
Registering your PAB |
If you have purchased an unregistered PAB, you must get it type-approved and sealed and registered at an LTA-Authorised Inspection Centre before you can use it.
If your PAB has already been inspected at LTA-Authorised Inspection Centre before August 2017 and had an orange seal affixed, please write in to www.lta.gov.sg/feedback concerning your registration. Please note that PABs with blue seals are no longer allowed to register from 1 February 2018 onwards.
Once registered, affix a registration number plate on your PAB. |
Transferring and deregistering your PAB | You may also transfer your PAB to another rider who meets the requirements.
If you are no longer using your PAB, you can also deregister it. |
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Transfer your PAB |
Understanding Power-Assisted Bicycles (PAB)
A Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB) approved for use on public roads must have a construction similar to that of a conventional bicycle.
You can only use a PAB on the roads and shared paths, such as park connectors, never on the pavement.
Technical Requirements
You must be 16 years old to use a PAB.
For your safety and the safety of other road users, your PAB must meet the following technical requirements:
- The construction of a PAB must be similar to that of a conventional bicycle
- The PAB can only be powered by an electric source
- The PAB must comply with European Standard, EN15194, for electric power-assisted cycles
- The maximum continuous power output of the PAB must not exceed 250 watts
- The motor power of the PAB can only cut in when the rider starts to pedal
- The motor power of the PAB must be progressively reduced and finally cut off as the bicycle reaches 25km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling
- The maximum weight of the PAB must not exceed 20kg
- Click here for the list of approved PAB models