Youths ride PMDs in middle of the road at Marsiling Lane
A group of youths was spotted riding personal mobility devices (PMDs) in the middle of the road at Marsiling Lane.
The incident occurred on May 16 at about 6.30pm.
Stomper Kayne, who witnessed the incident from the top deck of a public bus, submitted a video to Stomp showing two youths on PMDs running a red light at a traffic junction.
Neither of them were wearing helmets.
"It's unsafe for all," said Kayne.
Under the Active Mobility Act, PMDs are not allowed on the road and should only be used on cycling and shared paths.
PHOTO: LTA
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