PMD user 'races' down F1 Marina Bay Street Circuit without helmet, overtakes MPV
A personal mobility device (PMD) user was filmed riding recklessly on the Singapore F1 circuit, prompting renewed concerns about road safety and illegal use of modified devices. Authorities have reiterated that PMDs are prohibited on roads and that offenders face strict penalties.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing urban safety challenges regarding the regulation of high-speed personal transport in dense metropolitan areas.
Works to get the Marina Bay Street Circuit ready for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix are in the final stretch, and one personal mobility device (PMD) user decided to give it a try.
A TikTok video reposted by social media page Sgfollowsall shows a male PMD user travelling down Esplanade Drive without a helmet.
He appears to be riding at a speed in excess of 25kmh, based on the time he took to travel past two consecutive lamp posts.
He is also seen overtaking a multi-purpose vehicle on his heavily modified PMD.
@asiaone Oversized, modified, dangerous. The PMD user is even seen overtaking a car along Esplanade Drive. #sgnews #Singapore #PMD #Road #Safety ♬ original sound - AsiaOne
Although the original TikTok video has since been taken down, checks by AsiaOne show that the account features at least two videos of two individuals riding modified PMDs down park connectors.
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