Teen Speedsters Cause Mayhem on Singapore Roads
What Went Down
On Sunday, March 27, a TikTok user pluufuykeke_pqqt posted a shaky 35‑second clip that has already racked up over 174,000 views and 12,000 likes. Inside the video you can see three teenage boys practically surfing on personal mobility devices (PMDs) while blaring past cars on a Choa Chu Kang road.
- Speed? 60 km/h+ on a lane where the limit is 50 km/h.
- They had no helmets, no lights, and no visible registration plates.
- The teens even shouted at the camera crew when they realized they were being filmed.
Why It’s Such a Big Deal
Under Singapore’s Active Mobility Act, a motorised PMD is only allowed on designated cycling paths with a 25 km/h limit, must be UL2272‑certified, and registered through the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Riding a PMD on the road – and going fast – can land you in jail or a fine.
- First‑time offenders: up to 3 months jail or up to $2,000 fine.
- Repeat offenders: up to 6 months jail or up to $5,000 fine.
What The TikTok User Said
The driver on the video noted that she only noticed the teens when a horn blew at them. “It was hard to spot them on the dark road,” she wrote. “They were behind us, swooped past at around 70 km/h, no helmet, no lights.”
Aftermath
Apparently the teens eased off onto a traffic‑light junction only after realizing the camera was rolling. The driver reported that they even shouted at her loudly when the ride ended.
Bottom Line
Teenagers mistaking their scooters for a ride‑share are now facing serious legal repercussions. If you’re on the road with a PMD, remember: speed limits, safety gear, and permission are a deal‑or‑quit basis!
