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)

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
   

Registering your PAB

You must be 16 years old to register a PAB.

Step 1: Getting type-approval and a seal for your PAB

If you have just bought a new PAB, you will need to get your PAB type-approved. Bring along the following to one of the selected LTA-Authorised Inspection Centres (AIC):

• Completed application form (PAB01)
• Required documents indicated in the application form
• Your PAB
  

Upon approval, your PAB will be affixed with the above seal.
 

Step 2: Registering your PAB

Before you can use it on public roads or shared paths, you will need to first register it. If you brought your PAB to be type-approved and sealed at an AIC, registration can be done there as well.

Only PABs with a valid orange seal can be registered. 

Step 3: Affixing a registration plate on your PAB

After you register your PAB, you must affix on it a plate bearing the registration number assigned by LTA within 3 calendar days.

You can get your registration number plate made at a vehicle or signcraft workshop. If you need help affixing your registration number plate, check directly with your retailer.

Your registration number plate should have the following specifications: 

The PAB number plate must be permanently affixed at a conspicuous location at the rear of the PAB, with characters facing the rear. Depending on the PAB’s design, the number plate can be affixed on:

• The PAB’s original number plate mounting provision
• The rear rack/mudguard
• Customised plate mounting brackets

The number plate must be affixed such that it will not pose a hazard to the rider and other users of the road or shared path.

Modifying your PAB

In the interest of safety, LTA prohibits modification/add-ons to PABs that would render the original testing and compliance to the EN15194 standard null and void. PAB users/riders, including food delivery riders, are therefore urged to maintain their PAB in its stock condition as originally designed, tested, sealed and registered. In order to better inform PAB users on LTA’s requirements, we have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PAB modifications below.

Transferring ownership of your PAB

If you are transferring your PAB ownership, you must initiate the transfer process online within 7 calendar days of physically transferring the PAB to the next owner. The next owner has 5 calendar days to confirm the transfer or it will lapse and you will remain the registered owner.

Once the new owner confirms the transfer, he/she will have to pay the transfer fee of $11 (non-refundable).

Before you can start the transfer of your PAB, ensure that:

• Prospective owner is at least 16 years old
• Your PAB is registered with a valid seal. If your PAB does not have a seal, please get your PAB type-approved and registered

Steps to transfer ownership of your PAB

Deregistering your PAB

If you no longer wish to use your registered PAB, you may deregister it. There is no fee for deregistering a PAB. Please submit your deregistration request for your PAB via www.lta.gov.sg/feedback.

Once you have deregistered your PAB, please ensure it is not kept or used on any roads, cycling paths or shared paths.