LTA Confiscated Iron-Man-Inspired ‘PMD’; Calls it ‘Endgame’ for the Rider

Considering how Avengers: Endgame has now grossed over $2,730 billion worldwide and is just $60 million away from overtaking Avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, I think it’s safe to say that most of us, if not all, would’ve caught the movie by now, in one way or another.

But if you’ve not caught it, well here’s a heads up:

There are gonna be spoilers ahead, so proceed at your own risk.

Right, back to the main topic. So if you’ve indeed caught the movie, you would know that one of our favourite superheroes actually met his demise at the end of the film, in a last-gasp bid to save the world.

I’m not crying; you are.

Yet, while Tony Stark, the man we love 3000, is undeniably gone; it seems that his legacy continues even in the real world. Though just like his legacy in the movie…

It doesn’t end well.

#Endgame

On 8 June, Facebook Page ‘Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving’ documented a rather intriguing post on its platform.

Describing the case of one PMD rider who was apprehended with a non-compliant device near Raffles Place, the LTA noted the device’s interesting design and proceeded to tell the story with a humorous twist.

Here, you can see a screenshot of the post here:

Lest you can’t read, here’s what the post says:

*Transcript*

“It was #EndGame for one PMD rider who was caught with a non-compliant device near Raffles Place. His Iron-Man inspired PMD weighed nearly 83kg – more than four times the permissible limit! #StayCompliant#WeWatchYourWeight

Our #AMEOs spotted the rider during their regular patrols this week. They carry out their duty day and night to ensure that everyone can #StaySafe, be it on public paths, or near where you live, work and play. This week, they’ve been to Ang Mo Kio, Buangkok, CBD, Marsiling, Pasir Ris, Seng Kang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Woodlands, and Yishun to keep watch for any active mobility offences to ensure public safety 👀 #CatchTheNaughtyOnes#OurEyesAreOnYou

#BeInTheKnow about the Active Mobility rules here: http://bit.ly/2WjDXWY“

*End of transcript*

Yes, folks.

LTA just went straight up savage.

And Netizens respond

Now, you would normally expect Netizens to be all chatty when it comes to a viral thread. And if you were indeed carrying those expectations aloft, well, let’s just say that you won’t find yourself disappointed.

Some, for instance, appreciated the sheer sense of humour LTA exhibited in their post.

And others simply expressed their gratitude.

Though it has to be mentioned that it’s not all positivity here, as some Netizens have questioned the rules LTA imposed in the first place.

But then again, you’ll be hard-pressed to find something that genuinely appeals to everyone out there.

Except Endgame, and even then that’s up for debate.

Serial crackdown

If you’ve been following the exploits of the Land Transport Authority on their Facebook page, you would know that they’ve been hard at work cracking down on illegal PMD usage with recent operations that stem as far back as 31 May, during which the LTA impounded about 20 PMDs and spotted 31 offences in Hougang, Telok Blangah and Tiong Bahru.

And just this weekend, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) nabbed a total of 14 personal mobility devices (PMDs) in its weekend enforcement operations, which commenced on Friday (7 June).

In total, a whopping 23 offences were detected, and 14 PMDs were seized. The operations were conducted in Tampines, Sengkang and Ang Mo Kio, which saw 70 officers deployed with help from the police.

So that Ironman case you read about earlier on? It was just one of many.

For the record, under the Active Mobility Act, PMDs are not allowed on the road and must not exceed a maximum weight of 20kg and a top speed of 25kmh.

The speed limit on a single footpath must not exceed 10kmh, while the speed limit on shared paths must not exceed 25kmh.

Starting from this year, users must also register their e-scooters for public usage. Registers must be above the age of 16 and must declare that the devices meet said criteria.

Those determined to have made false declarations are liable to be fined up to $5,000, jailed up to a year, or both.