Behaviour of cyclists

[Thick Face Black Heart]

[h=1]Cyclist gives driver the finger after hogging lane near Raffles Place <!-- use for displaying the black triangle on the left -->[/h]

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Stomp | Monday, Oct 28, 2013


<!--smart_paging_filter_done-->A cyclist was seen on video taking up a lane near Phillip Street in the Raffles Place area causing a motorist to slow down, which resulted in the cyclist flashing his middle finger to the driver behind him. Two Stomp contributors had provided details about the incident as well as the video link.

According to a Lianhe Wanbao report, the cyclist directed his anger at the driver, a 34-year-old human resource executive known as Miss Pan, after she horned twice at him.

Miss Pan was quoted in the report as saying that she was driving alone to work on the leftmost lane of the road when she saw the cyclist in the middle of the lane. She sounded her car's horn at the cyclist, who was identified as a foreigner in the report, to alert him to her vehicle.

She horned again, this time using hand gestures to ask the cyclist to move to the side of the lane so that she can speed up. At this point, the cyclist can be seen on video looking behind to his right, then looking to his left when he flashed is middle finger at Miss Pan.

Miss Pan also claimed that he seemed to be cursing at her as well. Stomp contributor Alex chided the cyclist for being rude, while another contibutor Phua wrote: "An inconsiderate cyclist hogging the road. "He was thinking he has the right of way to hog the road and verbally abuse other motorists.

"Car recorders are the GREATEST invention on earth to capture such ungracious acts."

- See more at: http://ride.asiaone.com/news/genera...-lane-near-raffles-place#sthash.2mB8C5Q3.dpuf

 

[Leongsam]

That's not road hogging. All experienced cyclists ride 1 to 1.5 metres from the gutter. This is to prevent cars from shaving past.

In fact, this guideline is given in many city cycling tips :

http://www.toronto.ca/bug/commutertips.htm

• Be Predictable
  Cyclists are predictable when they ride in a straight line and when they communicate (signal) their intentions about changing position or direction. By riding in a straight line it is easier for traffic around you to predict your actions. Know how to position yourself in traffic. Ride 1 meter away from the curb, never in the gutter, and out of the way of opening doors along parked cars.

 

[CheeByeKiaTonyChat]

That's not road hogging. All experienced cyclists ride 1 to 1.5 metres from the gutter. This is to prevent cars from shaving past.

In fact, this guideline is given in many city cycling tips :

http://www.toronto.ca/bug/commutertips.htm

• Be Predictable
  Cyclists are predictable when they ride in a straight line and when they communicate (signal) their intentions about changing position or direction. By riding in a straight line it is easier for traffic around you to predict your actions. Know how to position yourself in traffic. Ride 1 meter away from the curb, never in the gutter, and out of the way of opening doors along parked cars.

The rule didn't save your best friend's life.

 

[meepokboy]

He thinks that is his grandfather's road

 

[I_Hate_Pappies]

The rule didn't save your best friend's life.

I remember his friend was riding a motorbike, not bicycle. No?

 

[TracyTan866]

pap is the root cause of these foreign trashes

 

[I_Hate_Pappies]

Foldable bike? His ass is bigger than the wheel. :oIo::kma:

 

[CheeByeKiaTonyChat]

I remember his friend was riding a motorbike, not bicycle. No?

Leongsam best friend sad story. Ride bicycle to commute to work and got flatten by taxi.

Wonder why multi-millionaire Leongsam too stingy to help him when he was alive. Now then come here KPKB about motorist.

 

[ThugSin]

leongsam best friend sad story. Ride bicycle to commute to work and got flatten by taxi.

Wonder why multi-millionaire leongsam too stingy to help him when he was alive. Now then come here kpkb about motorist.

Orbi Good :oIo:

 

[I_Hate_Pappies]

Leongsam best friend sad story. Ride bicycle to commute to work and got flatten by taxi.

Wonder why multi-millionaire Leongsam too stingy to help him when he was alive. Now then come here KPKB about motorist.

He never believe in social welfare. His friend will understand.

 

[Thick Face Black Heart]

That's not road hogging. All experienced cyclists ride 1 to 1.5 metres from the gutter. This is to prevent cars from shaving past.

In fact, this guideline is given in many city cycling tips :

http://www.toronto.ca/bug/commutertips.htm

• Be Predictable
  Cyclists are predictable when they ride in a straight line and when they communicate (signal) their intentions about changing position or direction. By riding in a straight line it is easier for traffic around you to predict your actions. Know how to position yourself in traffic. Ride 1 meter away from the curb, never in the gutter, and out of the way of opening doors along parked cars.

The car driver was asking him to move aside so she could overtake. What's wrong with that? Instead he flipped her the bird. Disgusting behaviour regardless of the nationality!

 

[oli9]

Its 4.45pm & raining cats & dogs.
I dare those lancheow cyclists to use the road now. Its a bet between being mowed by a car or being struck by lightning!

 

[ginfreely]

pap is the root cause of these foreign trashes

Yeah these cyclists are so aggressive and badly behaved, never pay road tax and no need to observe road traffic rules when cycling. The government should license the bicyles and make them pay road tax and insurance and be held accountable for accidents.

 

[Thick Face Black Heart]

Yeah these cyclists are so aggressive and badly behaved, never pay road tax and no need to observe road traffic rules when cycling. The government should license the bicyles and make them pay road tax and insurance and be held accountable for accidents.

Well said . . . .

 

[Leongsam]

Well said . . . .

May sound nice in a forum where nonsense can be spewed but it's nevertheless erroneous information.

From the LTA :

We refer to your email on 17 April 2013 to REACH.We appreciate and share your concerns for the well being of all road users, be they pedestrians, cyclists or motorists. Public roads are intended to be used by all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians. They are built and maintained using public funds collected from [FONT=inherit !important]general taxes, including those who do not use motorised vehicles. All road users should use the roads responsibly with consideration for other road users. To have safer roads, we are reaching out via public education together with the Traffic Police as well as the Safe Cycling Task Force.[/FONT]

In the not too distant future, the whole of the CBD will be car free as more and more cities are realising the advantages of such a move.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_car-free_places

[h=3]Benefits and problems of carfree developments[edit][/h]Several studies have been done on European carfree developments. The most comprehensive was conducted in 2000 by Jan Scheurer.[SUP][3][/SUP] Other more recent studies have been made of specific carfree areas such as Vienna's Floridsdorf carfree development.[SUP][4][/SUP]
Characteristics of carfree developments:

• very low levels of car use, resulting in much less traffic on surrounding roads.
• high rates of walking and cycling.
• more independent movement and active play amongst children.
• less land taken for parking and roads - more available for green or social space.

The main benefits found for carfree developments:

• Low atmospheric emissions.
• Low road accident rates.
• Better built environment conditions.
• Discouragement of private car and other motorized vehicles (measure of travel demand management).
• Encouragement of activo modes.

 

[JeanGrey]

we need a singapore cycling guideline. all experienced singaporean cyclists (me included) ride as close to the side of the lane as possible in order not to be a nuisance to vehicles which we have been brought up to believe, own the roads.

That's not road hogging. All experienced cyclists ride 1 to 1.5 metres from the gutter. This is to prevent cars from shaving past.

 

[Agoraphobic]

Sam, you've forgotten in Singapore, Asian Values take precedence. Unless it is legislated, all the towkays and wannabes will be riding in air-conditioned comfort of their automobiles. Their idea of burning calories and sweating it out takes place at the health spa.

Cheers!

.....................................In the not too distant future, the whole of the CBD will be car free as more and more cities are realising the advantages of such a move.

 

[Cestbon]

Cyclist is right nothing wrong as long cyclist not swing left or right(keeping to one lane).
Driver should just follow patiently behind and not horn (because sudden horn will make cyclist nerves and cause accident). Eg if I drive car slowly in left most lane and car behind keep horn. I will show my middle finger also. Why driver cannot overtake on the right lane(fast lane).

 

[peppertail]

Why cyclistS? I only see one in the picture. Anyway, here are the rules:

http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/sear...643f6561" Status:inforce Depth:0;rec=0#pr7-he

Citation
1. These Rules may be cited as the Road Traffic (Bicycles) Rules.
Definitions
2. In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires —
“bicycle” means a pedal bicycle, a pedal tricycle, a trishaw or a power-assisted bicycle;
[S 773/2004 wef 01/01/2005]
“hours of darkness” means the time between sunset and sunrise;
“power-assisted bicycle” means a bicycle that is equipped with an electric motor and that may be propelled by muscular power or by the electric motor with which it is equipped, or by both.
[S 773/2004 wef 01/01/2005]
Towing not permitted
3. No bicycle shall when on any road be towed by any other vehicle.
Restriction on number of persons carried
4.—(1) No bicycle shall be used to carry at one time more persons than the number for which it is designed.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), but subject to paragraph (4), no person shall be carried as a pillion passenger on a bicycle unless the bicycle is designed such as to be provided with a seat for a pillion passenger.
(3) A child below the age of 12 years may be carried on a properly constructed seat or carrier affixed to a pedal bicycle.
(4) No person below the age of 16 years shall be carried as a pillion passenger on a power-assisted bicycle.
[S 773/2004 wef 01/01/2005]
Riders to give signals
5. The rider of a bicycle shall in order to inform traffic that he intends —
(a)
to ‘stop’ — hold out his right arm horizontally with the forearm vertical and with the palm of the hand to the front;
(b)
to ‘slow down’ — hold out his right arm horizontally with the palm of the hand downwards, and move the arm up and down several times;
(c)
to ‘proceed to the right’ — hold out his right arm horizontally with the palm of the hand to the front; and
(d)
to ‘proceed to the left’ — hold out his left arm horizontally with the palm of the hand to the front.
Signals to be made in sufficient time
6. Signals under rule 5 shall be made in sufficient time to enable traffic to take appropriate action for the avoidance of danger.
Travelling abreast prohibited
7.—(1) No bicycle shall be ridden on the right of another vehicle proceeding in the same direction except when overtaking such other vehicle.
[S 773/2004 wef 01/01/2005]
(2) No bicycle shall be ridden on the right of any two other bicycles proceeding abreast in the same direction except when overtaking such other bicycles or on parts of roads or paths set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
[S 773/2004 wef 01/01/2005]
(3) Wherever part of a road or a path adjacent to a road has been set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, no bicycle shall be used on any other part of the roadway.
Bicycle to be ridden on left side of road
8. Every bicycle shall be ridden close to the left hand edge of the roadway and in such a manner as not to obstruct vehicles moving at a faster speed.
Load on bicycle not to exceed 18 kg
9.—(1) No load on any two-wheel bicycle shall weigh more than 18 kg. or be of such dimensions as to cause or be likely to cause danger, obstruction or annoyance to persons using the road, and every load shall be properly and rigidly secured to the bicycle.
Limitations of height, etc. of load
(2) No load on any pedal tricycle shall overhang the body fitted thereto nor shall the height of any such load be more than one metre from the ground.
Bicycle to be ridden in an orderly manner
10. No bicycle shall be ridden or propelled otherwise than in an orderly manner and with due regard for the safety of others.
Lights to be carried by bicycles during darkness
11.—(1) Every pedal bicycle or power-assisted bicycle shall, during the hours of darkness, carry a lamp showing to the front a white light visible from a reasonable distance.
[S 773/2004 wef 01/01/2005]
(2) Every pedal tricycle and trishaw shall, during the hours of darkness, carry a lamp fixed to the offside of the vehicle and showing to the front a white light visible from a reasonable distance.
(3) Every bicycle shall, during the hours of darkness, carry a lamp or a red reflector showing to the rear a red light or a red reflector visible from a reasonable distance.
Restriction on nature of lights
12.—(1) No bicycle shall show a red light to the front.
(2) No bicycle shall show any light other than a red light to the rear.
Requirements for use of power-assisted bicycle
13.—(1) No person shall use a power-assisted bicycle on a road unless the power-assisted bicycle —
(a)
complies with the requirements specified in the Schedule to the Road Traffic (Power-Assisted Bicycles — Approval) Rules 2004 (G.N. No. S 768/2004); and
(b)
has been approved and sealed in accordance with those Rules.
[S 773/2004 wef 01/01/2005]
(2) No person below the age of 16 years shall ride a power-assisted bicycle on a road.
[S 773/2004 wef 01/01/2005]
(3) Every person who rides a power-assisted bicycle on a road or who is carried as a pillion passenger on a power-assisted bicycle on a road shall wear securely on his head a suitable protective bicycle helmet.

 

[peppertail]

So i this case i would say the cyclist broke the rules by riding in the center of the lane:

8. Every bicycle shall be ridden close to the left hand edge of the roadway and in such a manner as not to obstruct vehicles moving at a faster speed.

When it comes to manners however they both suck. The cyclist could have simply made way for the car after it honked at him and the car could have just been patient and overtake the cyclist a few seconds later.

2 losers in 1 spot...