PMDs are small, electrically powered devices designed to transport one person over short to medium distances.
A device is a PMD if it is electrically powered and:
- has at least one wheel
- is less than 125cm long, 70cm wide and 135cm high
- is less than 45kg
- is not capable of travelling faster than 25km/h
- is designed for use by one person.
The definition of a PMD aims to include a variety of micro-mobility technologies such as e-scooters, e-skateboards, self-balancing hoverboards and one-wheel devices.
Bicycles, motorised scooters, motorised wheelchairs, and wheeled recreational devices are not a PMD.