Electric Scooters Are Banned In Malaysia?

It appears that electric scooters are banned on Malaysia's roads. The use of electric bikes is still allowed in Malaysia.

The day of reckoning is here for those who love to ride their electric scooters on the road. Dr Wee Ka Siong, Minister of Transport, has declared that electric scooters are banned in Malaysia or at least on the road. He issued a statement to inform the public that certain micro-mobility vehicles are not permitted to be used on Malaysian roads. In reality, the minister pointed out that the ban has been in effect since the middle of last year in 2021.

Electric Scooters Are Banned In Malaysia?

Officially, the Road Traffic (Prohibition of Use of Certain Micromobility Vehicles) Rules 2021 were implemented in the middle of December late last year. Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), such as scooters, are included in this category. This is regardless of whether they are powered by an electric motor, an internal combustion engine, or human power, among other things. Mopeds and Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) are also prohibited, in addition to other vehicles.

Mopeds and Personal Mobility Devices Have Been Banned Too

Furthermore, the prohibition applies to all areas of the road, including pedestrian crossings. Bicycles, on the other hand, are not subjected to this law, although electric pedal-assisted bicycles can only be used on the road provided they meet the Malaysian Standard MS2514 Specification and are equipped with permanent pedals and no throttle. So does that mean my Dyu D3+ Electric Bike cannot be used?

Pedestrian Crossings Are Restricted Areas Too

As explained by Ka Siong, the use of micro-mobility vehicles on the road has been deemed unsafe to both the riders and other road users, and as a result, the government has prohibited their use. The minister, on the other hand, stated that local governments (PBTs) may explore establishing specific infrastructure to enable these micro-mobility cars in the future.

Electric Bicycle Is Still Allowed?

Not only may PBTs aid in the promotion of safe use of micro-mobility vehicles, but they could also prevent them from being entangled in the existing traffic flow, which would be a win-win situation. After all, the Department of Road Transportation and the police will now begin enforcing the prohibition as soon as it is implemented. Though some might argue that this move is unfair, I do believe this is for the greater good especially when it comes to the safety of other road users. For more information, head over to MOT's official Facebook page.