MICROMOBILITY vehicles such as mopeds, personal mobility devices (PMD) and personal mobility aids (PMA) are not allowed to be used on public roads, Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong said.

Moped is a two-wheeled or three-wheeled electric-powered vehicle with a maximum speed not exceeding 50kph.

PMD and PMA are human-powered vehicles or devices that use internal combustion engines and have a speed limit of 25kph such as electric scooters.

Wee said the ban on the three categories of micromobility vehicles was implemented in accordance with the Road Traffic (Prohibition of Use of Certain Micromobility Vehicles) Rules 2021, which came into force on December 17 last year.

“The use of micromobility vehicles on the road can pose danger not only the users but also other road users,” he told a press conference on the use of micromobility vehicles at his ministry in Putrajaya today.

Wee said a RM300 compound will be imposed on those who fail to comply with the rules, which will be enforced by the police and the Road Transport Department.

He said the use of the micromobility vehicles is, however, allowed in areas where there is no mixture of traffic flows involving various vehicles.

“The use of micromobility vehicles on the road will be considered if the local authorities provide infrastructure and facilities that support the safe use the vehicles,” he said.

Wee said the use of bicycles, trishaws and electric bicycles is allowed, subject to compliance with the regulations set under the Road Transport Act 1987 and Road Traffic Rules 1959.

“For the use of electric bicycles, only those that meet Malaysia Standard MS2514: Electric Bicycles Specifications are allowed to be used on the road,” he added. – Bernama, April 26, 2022.