[Singapore] - 16 cyclists arrested by Traffic Police & LTA for beating red light and riding against traffic flow on Apr 17 & 18

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Cyclists are asking for nothing more than to use what they are entitled to without harassment.

be careful. some ccp space junk is gonna hit you. chicoms claim space and earth’s atmosphere are shared thoroughfares for all, including deadly rocket debris. to arrive in north island tomorrow.

 

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Everyone shared the streets of Singapore for more than one hundred years and suddenly drivers think they own the roads?

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Last time. Mata wear shorts. Now not anymore

Cars still have 4 wheels and one steering wheel. Bikes still have two wheels and one set of handlebars plus nowadays they can go a lot faster because they are lighter and a lot more aerodynamic.

When it comes to transport the only thing that has changed is the sense of entitlement that drivers have developed just because they are being charged more for the ecological damage they are causing and frankly they should be made to pay the true cost which is probably 10x the current number.

 

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Cars still have 4 wheels and one steering wheel. Bikes still have two wheels and one set of handlebars plus nowadays they can go a lot faster because they are lighter and a lot more aerodynamic.

When it comes to transport the only thing that has changed is the sense of entitlement that drivers have developed just because they are being charged more for the ecological damage they are causing and frankly they should be made to pay the true cost which is probably 10x the current number.

So far the sense of entitlement is from cyclists..and they are proud of the inconsideration n harm they cause others...a self entitled selfish lot...

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Online sleuths have discovered that the cyclist involved in the viral altercation with a lorry driver last month is a British national who came to Singapore in 2011, without a job.
The expat, 35-year-old Eric Cheung Hoyu, gained infamy last month when a video of him cycling on the middle of the left-most lane of a road in Pasir Ris went viral. In the video, Cheung can be seen provoking a lorry driver by knocking off the lorry’s side mirror with his hand. The lorry driver then collided into Cheung.
Several netizens responding to the video felt that while both the lorry driver and Cheung are at fault for the collision, Cheung got his just desserts since he arrogantly provoked the lorry driver.
On Wednesday, Cheung and the lorry driver were charged in court. Cheung was accused of causing mischief since he knocked off the lorry driver’s side mirror with his hand. He has also been accused of breaching traffic rules and obstructing faster-moving vehicles since he cycled in the middle of the left lane, blocking other vehicles.
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The lorry driver, 57-year-old Teo Seng Tiong, also faces 2 charges. He has been accused of causing hurt to Cheung by failing to keep an eye while overtaking him and of failing to make a police report within 24 hours of the accident.
While the lorry driver said that he is prepared to plead guilty, Cheung asked for the case to be adjourned so he could discuss the case with his lawyer. The court further approved his request to leave Singapore from 17-22 Jan so he could attend a planned family reunion in Hong Kong.
Both Teo and Cheung are due to return to court on 30 Jan.
In the meantime, curious netizens online have discovered that Cheung is a British national who came to Singapore in 2011 without a job before he was given a work pass to work as an event manager here.
According to Cheung’s LinkedIn profile, he graduated from the Southampton Solent University and worked in the United Kingdom as an event and marketing coordinator at 3 organisations from 2005 to early 2011, before he moved to Singapore.

Last year, Cheung revealed why he came to Singapore as he delivered a talk at the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. He said that he took a leap of faith to move here without a job after getting bored and dissatisfied with his job in the UK:

“In 2010, I was getting bored with my job (in Wessex Conference Centre). No satisfaction, no ladders to climb and spoke with one of my older cousins who dared me to move countries. So in 2011, I moved to a new country, starting a new life, taking that leap of faith moving to Singapore without a job and starting from scratch.
“I found my new career in the hotel industry joining the likes of St Regis Hotel for one year and Shangri-La for four years. With that, I was given an internal opportunity moving to Hong Kong with Shangri-La totalling 5 years of service with them as an Event Manager.
“However, all happy moments must end, I was not made for Hong Kong and it was a real shame, I tried really hard but it wasn’t a good fit. I was given the golden opportunity to move back to Singapore, joining an event agency called MCI as a Business Development Manager selling a story of Pre, Post and Execution phase and how MCI can make it a magical journey to engage with your audience. Since then, I have not looked back.”

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[Hypocrite-The]

Cars still have 4 wheels and one steering wheel. Bikes still have two wheels and one set of handlebars plus nowadays they can go a lot faster because they are lighter and a lot more aerodynamic.

When it comes to transport the only thing that has changed is the sense of entitlement that drivers have developed just because they are being charged more for the ecological damage they are causing and frankly they should be made to pay the true cost which is probably 10x the current number.

This cyclists prevented the lorry from over taking him..so who is the self entitled one?

Cyclist in viral road rage incident in Pasir Ris fined

A video of the road rage incident between a cyclist and a lorry driver on 22 December 2018 went viral. (Photo: Screengrab from Roads.sg Facebook page)
The video of the road rage incident has been viewed more than 3 million times and shared more than 29,000 times. It divided netizens, with some blaming Cheung for not adhering to road rules, while others accused lorry driver Teo Seng Tiong, 58, of deliberately hitting the cyclist.
As a result of the public backlash from the wide circulation of the video, Cheung’s personal and professional life were affected, the court heard.
“His world has been turned upside down from the extremely negative publicity and trolls against him on the Internet and social media. He had to seek psychiatric help to deal with stress and anxiety attacks. He has been having sleepless nights since the incident,” his lawyer told District Judge Marvin Bay.
Cheung’s job as an account manager was also badly affected. He reached a mutual agreement with his employers to resign, and is currently serving notice.
Struck lorry’s side-view mirror
On 22 December, Cheung and a friend were cycling abreast down the left lane of Pasir Ris Drive 3 in the direction of New Loyang Link. Cheung’s friend cycled closer to the kerb while he rode in the middle lane of the two-lane road.
Teo was driving his lorry behind the cyclists. Teo tried to overtake Cheung using the right lane but was unable to do so due to other vehicles on the road.
At the junction of Pasir Ris Drive 3 and Pasir Ris Rise, the road users stopped to conform to a red light signal. When the signal turned green, Teo sounded his horn and tried to overtake Cheung using the right lane but was again unsuccessful.
“Cheung glanced twice at the lorry as he cycled closer to the kerb on the left, eventually coming abreast with the lorry. Cheung then raised his right hand and struck the lorry’s side-view mirror, breaking off portions of the mirror which fell to the road,” Deputy Public Prosecutor Gabriel Choong told the judge.
Teo then swerved his lorry to the left, colliding with Cheung and causing him to fall off his bicycle and onto a grass verge on the left side of the road.
Cheung’s head struck the ground, but he did not suffer any serious injuries due to his safety helmet. He had abrasions and bruises on his left arm and leg, and pain in the lower back.
The left handlebar and rear frame of his bicycle were also broken, while the damage caused to the lorry was $15.
The incident was captured by the in-car camera of a witness.
Avid cyclist who rode to work
In his mitigation plea, the court heard that Cheung was an avid cyclist. He passed his cycling proficiency test at the age of nine and has been cycling in Singapore for seven years – ever since he came to work here.
Cheung, who has a clean record, regretted his actions and wants to make Singapore his permanent home. He is actively looking for another job.
Meanwhile, Teo’s case is at the pre-trial conference stage. The driver has been charged with causing hurt to Cheung through a negligent act.
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Cars still have 4 wheels and one steering wheel. Bikes still have two wheels and one set of handlebars plus nowadays they can go a lot faster because they are lighter and a lot more aerodynamic.

When it comes to transport the only thing that has changed is the sense of entitlement that drivers have developed just because they are being charged more for the ecological damage they are causing and frankly they should be made to pay the true cost which is probably 10x the current number.

Self entitlement to cycle on express way. N w the kid some more...

Cyclist & Child Spotted Riding Bikes On ECP, Netizens Caution Them Not To Use Expressway
You can't cycle on expressways.
Cyclist & Child Spotted Riding Bikes On ECP, Offenders Risk Getting Fined Up To $2,000
Riding bicycles has grown in popularity over the past few months as it’s a great way to explore Singapore while borders are closed. However, a cyclist must keep safety in mind when doing so.
A man and child were seen cycling along a stretch of the East Coast Parkway (ECP) on Sun (20 Dec) afternoon.

On top of their safety, those who do so risk getting a fine and jail time.
Cyclist & child rode on ECP slip road
In a video shared on SG Road Vigilante, an adult and child could be seen cycling along a slip road on the ECP towards Tanah Merah Coast Road on 20 Dec, at about 1pm.
The male cyclist, likely the parent or guardian, was cycling behind the child.
The older cyclist appeared to be riding a road bike while the child was riding a smaller kid’s bike with a straight handlebar.
Netizens react
A Facebook user commented that the duo could have lost their way and mistook the expressway entrance for a normal road.
Another netizen said the police should take measures to ensure the safety of cyclists and other road users.
Perhaps signs could be placed to warn them that entering expressways is prohibited.
Cycling not allowed on expressways
While cyclists are allowed to ride on normal roads, provided they have helmets and lights, cycling on an expressway is prohibited.
According to One Motoring, bicycles and power-assisted bicycles are not allowed on expressways and their tunnels.
In a statement on 2 Nov, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) reminded cyclists to refrain from riding on expressways as vehicles travel at higher speeds.
This came after a woman lost control of her bike and collided into a bus.
Cyclists found riding on expressways can be fined up to $2,000 or receive up to 6 months’ jail.
Important to ensure safety when on the road
Thankfully the adult and child were not involved in an accident despite the higher speed of vehicles on expressways.
While cycling is a great way to keep fit and commute to work, one should ensure their own safety and that of others, especially if they are supervising younger cyclists.
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Cyclists crashing into a car bcos he got distracted..if its a car crash due to driver being distracted.the book will b thrown at the driver..but cyclists causing problems is fine..

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The video has more than 91,000 views and 4,800 shares on Facebook

Photo: FB screengrab/SG Road Vigilante
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Singapore – A video has gone viral of a cyclist who is distracted by a collision between two heavy vehicles and who then crashes into a car.
On Saturday morning (Dec 26), two heavy vehicles were in a collision along Yishun Avenue 1. One of the drivers fled from the scene. Later, the owner of one of the vehicles took to social media to seek video footage of the collision.
Following the incident, Facebook page SG Road Vigilante (SGRV) uploaded a video of another accident that happened later near the two heavy vehicles.
The video, which has been uploaded on YouTube, shows a cyclist passing the accident scene and taking out his mobile phone to film the scene.
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Photo: FB screengrab / SG Road Vigilante
As the man continues cycling, he is shown glancing back at the accident scene.

Photo: FB screengrab / SG Road Vigilante
The footage then shows the cyclist crashing into the back of a Toyota Vios further ahead and falling onto the road.

Photo: FB screengrab / SG Road Vigilante
In an update, SGRV uploaded photos of the damage caused by the second collision. The rear windscreen of the Vios was shattered. It said the cyclist had left and that the owner of the vehicle had made a police report.
The video has more than 91,000 views and 4,800 shares on Facebook. Members of the online community have called on the authorities to take the cyclist to task, as cases of errant cyclists have been circulating online.
It should be noted that in August 2020, the Active Mobility Act was revised to improve safety on the use of devices such as bicycles and electric scooters.
Cyclists and users of personal mobility devices are banned from holding and using a mobile communication device while riding on a public path. Riders are only allowed to use their devices if they are mounted or used in a hands-free manner.
Violators could face a fine amounting up to S$1,000 or up to three months in prison for the first offence. The punishment will be doubled for subsequent offences.

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[Hypocrite-The]

Cars still have 4 wheels and one steering wheel. Bikes still have two wheels and one set of handlebars plus nowadays they can go a lot faster because they are lighter and a lot more aerodynamic.

When it comes to transport the only thing that has changed is the sense of entitlement that drivers have developed just because they are being charged more for the ecological damage they are causing and frankly they should be made to pay the true cost which is probably 10x the current number.

So this cyclists have done nothing wrong even though he broke the rules? So who is the self entitled one?
Cyclist Riskily Weaves Through Traffic In Choa Chu Kang, Motorcyclist Advises Him To Ride Safely
The cyclist was riding without a helmet & with earphones on.
Motorcyclist Advises Cyclist To Ride Safely On Left-Most Lane In Choa Chu Kang
We often see cyclists on roads, weaving in and out of traffic. Recently, there have been many calls to regulate road cyclists in Singapore to keep all road users safe.
This comes as motorists have been finding it challenging to share roads with cyclists, especially ones that do not ride responsibly.
On Saturday (17 Apr), a motorcyclist shared footage of how he met a cyclist in Choa Chu Kang, who appeared to be riding dangerously.
Upon reaching a traffic light junction, the motorcyclist stopped next to the cyclist and advised him to ride on the left side of the road for his safety.
Young cyclist weaves through traffic
A motorcyclist was riding along Choa Chu Kang Road when he came across a boy cycling dangerously amid heavy traffic.
In his TikTok videos, the cyclist could be seen weaving through traffic at high speeds on his orange fixed-gear bicycle.
At this point, the motorcyclist remarks how dangerous it is, saying, “This is why we need to ban bicycles on the roads”.
The motorcyclist then follows the cyclist, commenting that he isn’t even wearing a helmet.
As he closes in on the cyclist, he honks his horn, trying to get the cyclist’s attention.
The cyclist moves to the left-most lane. When the motorcyclist continues with a long honk, he briefly raises his hand in apology before speeding up.
Motorcyclist advises cyclist to ride safely
The cyclist is now on the 3rd lane of a 5-lane road when he stops at a traffic light junction.
This is when the motorcyclist catches up and approaches him.
Close up, it becomes apparent that the cyclist is wearing earphones throughout his journey. He promptly removes them when he realises the motorcyclist is talking to him.
The motorcyclist then gives him a friendly word of advice, saying that he shouldn’t be on the road riding the way he was, especially without a helmet.
He says the boy should ride at the left-most lane instead. The cyclist replies with a thumbs up.
The motorcyclist then shares a moment with a fellow motorist who acknowledges the rider’s efforts in confronting the boy.
Cyclist moves to pedestrian crossing
When the traffic light turns green, the cyclist moves to the left lane, as advised.
Further down the road, he is seen riding across the road on the pedestrian crossing.
The motorcyclist then sighs, saying that such cyclists shouldn’t be on roads as they give all cyclists a bad name.
Follow rules & ride safely
While cycling is a respectable hobby, it can pose serious inconveniences and dangers to cyclists themselves and other motorists.
The onus is on each cyclist to ensure they follow traffic rules and ride safely.
Everybody has a role to play when it comes to making our roads a safer space for all.
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Driver's who flout the rules get the book thrown at them... cyclists who flout the rules demand that its their entitlement

 

[Leongsam]

At the end of the day it will be the cyclists and PMDs that have the last laugh.

Banning cars from city centres will enable our roads to blossom
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By making inner Birmingham car-free, the city has the chance to make amends for the terrible mistakes made in the 1960s

‘Assuming Birmingham is successful in excluding through traffic from its core, the obvious next step is to use the bonanza of freed space for something else.’ Photograph: Jacob King/PA
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The great god Car is dead. The former acolytes assembled in the British petrolhead’s chief city of Birmingham this week and announced they never want to see bumper, bonnet or wheel spoke again – with most cars to be banned from a centre they hope can become uncongested, unpolluted and green. This is true revolution.
But what about the mess left behind? Birmingham in the 1960s and 70s savaged its city centre to make way for cars. The council razed at least half of its great Victorian metropolis to the ground, replacing it with a maze of flyovers, underpasses and gyratories.

This revolution could precipitate a grand experiment, to show the world how a city with fewer cars can reinvent itself

For several years in the late 80s it even staged the Superprix, a not-quite Formula One motor race round the city’s inner road circuit. Birmingham was car mad. Under draft proposals from Birmingham city council, all through-traffic is now to reach a dead end or be rerouted to “an upgraded ring road”.

The question, then, is what happens to the acres of motorway crossing the city, much of which must eventually go begging? For that matter, what happens to the similar roads that have long adorned the downtowns of Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle, Nottingham and elsewhere in a car-less future?


During the 1990s in the US, Boston faced a similar challenge. Its elevated highway, a concrete slash across the historic downtown, had become a congested disaster, dubbed “one long parking lot”. After much debate the city decided to cover it over, close its exits and plant trees along the route, naming it Rose Kennedy Greenway after JFK’s mother. In England at the same time, Norwich radically reorganised its streets to make it impossible to drive across the city centre. It was a transformation. London’s boroughs likewise “mazed” their residential neighbourhoods. More recently, with traffic redefined from necessary nuisance to toxic menace, Oxford, Bristol and York have introduced bans on motor vehicles of varying degrees of severity.

London overall was saved from Birmingham’s fate by the sheer scale of its original ambition. Its post-war planner, Patrick Abercrombie, declared the metropolis “obsolete, drab and dreary”, and decided at least half of it should be rebuilt to start again, with orbital and radial motorways, and towers. The transport expert, Colin Buchanan, proposed all London pedestrians should go on to “podiums”, with the ground level dedicated to traffic.

Podiums were tried at the Barbican in the City, and have been largely deserted ever since. People do not like being forced to walk in the air. In 1973, public anger at plans to turn Covent Garden and Piccadilly Circus into more Barbicans brought a halt to Abercrombie’s plans, but it was a close call.

Birmingham is the city of my birth, and I hate being ashamed of its appearance. Owen Hatherley, master geographer of the UK’s “new kind of bleak”, calls the nation’s second city “a national embarrassment”. Now surely it has a golden opportunity. Assuming it is successful in excluding through traffic from its core, the obvious next step is to use the bonanza of freed space for something else. If highways are no longer sacred but heretical, the task is to release their latent value.



When it comes to growth versus green, the short-term view always prevails
Larry Elliott



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Birmingham could go down Boston’s route and simply plant trees. It could thread its downtown with linear parks, perhaps linking Brindley Place – a rare truly handsome work of modern architecture – to its “creative” jewellery quarter with a version of New York’s High Line. But most of Birmingham’s post-war roads are so wide they could accommodate whole avenues and squares of traditional terraces. Or they could go informally medieval, with camping sites, street markets, displays and entertainments, like Germany’s now ubiquitous Christmas markets. Medieval towns around Europe are prospering.

This urban revolution could precipitate a grand experiment, to show the world how a city with fewer cars can reinvent itself. British town planning has still not come to terms with its category mistakes, performed at the twin altars of internal combustion and architectural modernism in the second half of the 20th century. It has staged no inquiry, there has been no apology for the staggering cost, both financial and communal, it inflicted on urban Britain to make way for cars.

There is no better time to make amends, and no better starting point than Birmingham. The city need no longer be slave to the car.


Simon Jenkins is a Guardian columnist

 

[Leongsam]

Driver's who flour the rules get the book thrown at them... cyclists who flout the rules demand that its their entitlement

Cyclists are the vulnerable ones. They have nothing to gain from any collision and everything to lose. The laws need to reflect the fact that the odds are heavily weighed in favor of the cars when it comes to causing injuries and deaths.

 

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Cyclists are the vulnerable ones. They have nothing to gain from any collision and everything to lose. The laws need to reflect the fact that the odds are heavily weighed in favor of the cars when it comes to causing injuries and deaths.

If they are soo vulnerable dont cycle. Its like swimming in shark infested waters....n yr point just shows the cyclists sense ofself entitlement..

 

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By law that is a pedestrian crossing. Cyclists need to get off their bikes for red lights n pedestrian crossings..