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

[Leongsam]

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

No they do not. You don't even know the rules no wonder so many cyclists get killed by the likes of drivers like yourself.

 

[Leongsam]

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

 

[redbull313]

No they do not. You don't even know the rules no wonder so many cyclists get killed by the likes of drivers like yourself.

why dont you purposefully veer into an oncoming car and test its ability to absorb the impact you dumb shit?

 

[Hypocrite-The]

No they do not. You don't even know the rules no wonder so many cyclists get killed by the likes of drivers like yourself.

If cyclists cycle in the road. Wat need is there for a bicycle crossing? Isnt tat a pedestrian crossing?

 

[Hypocrite-The]

No they do not. You don't even know the rules no wonder so many cyclists get killed by the likes of drivers like yourself.

Why cyclists must dismount and push bikes at crossings
Published
Apr 25, 2016, 5:00 am SGT
Valid concerns have been raised regarding the sharing of footpaths with cyclists and users of personal mobility devices ("Bicycles, e-scooters may be allowed on footpaths by year end"; April 13, and "Without proper infrastructure, we may be inviting trouble"; April 14).

For instance, most bikes do not have speedometers, so how are cyclists to know if they are within their 15kmh speed limit?

Cyclists are to give way to pedestrians but that is not going to happen because the one who moves faster always expects to overtake the other. And if a pedestrian is hit, the cyclist can just speed off. So how can they be held accountable?

One important recommendation seems to have escaped the attention of many and it could lead to serious injury or even death: Doing away with the need for cyclists to dismount and push their bikes at traffic crossings.

The reason given by the Active Mobility Advisory Panel seems to be that very few cyclists and PMD users obey the rules to dismount and push, and that it was "impractical for them to dismount at every crossing" and "it might not be safe for them to do so, especially if they have a child or a load with them".

If, under the current rules, cyclists are already endangering themselves and others, what are the chances that they will, under the new rules, dutifully stop and look out for traffic before continuing at crossings?

The speed of a cyclist is very different from that of a pedestrian. It is difficult to gauge how quickly a cyclist is approaching, say, a zebra crossing, such that a motorist has sufficient time to slow down and stop safely.

Besides, when should drivers prepare to stop when they see a cyclist on a footpath near a zebra crossing? Are they to assume the cyclist is definitely going to make the crossing and so stop in advance?

At what distance should the cyclist be from the crossing when drivers are to prepare to stop? A cyclist riding quickly will easily get to the crossing faster than one who is pedalling at a leisurely pace.

Not requiring cyclists to dismount at pedestrian and zebra crossings is asking for serious trouble. The truck driver who fatally hit two brothers cycling across the road was jailed two weeks in January 2014 ("Driver failed to check his left side"; Jan 28, 2014).

The driver pleaded guilty but as his lawyer also noted: "This incident should nonetheless serve as a timely reminder for cyclists to get off their bicycles before availing themselves (of) the privileges of a pedestrian crossing."

Yong Shou Ling (Madam)

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[Leongsam]

Why cyclists must dismount and push bikes at crossings
Published
Apr 25, 2016, 5:00 am SGT
Valid concerns have been raised regarding the sharing of footpaths with cyclists and users of personal mobility devices ("Bicycles, e-scooters may be allowed on footpaths by year end"; April 13, and "Without proper infrastructure, we may be inviting trouble"; April 14).

For instance, most bikes do not have speedometers, so how are cyclists to know if they are within their 15kmh speed limit?

Cyclists are to give way to pedestrians but that is not going to happen because the one who moves faster always expects to overtake the other. And if a pedestrian is hit, the cyclist can just speed off. So how can they be held accountable?

One important recommendation seems to have escaped the attention of many and it could lead to serious injury or even death: Doing away with the need for cyclists to dismount and push their bikes at traffic crossings.

The reason given by the Active Mobility Advisory Panel seems to be that very few cyclists and PMD users obey the rules to dismount and push, and that it was "impractical for them to dismount at every crossing" and "it might not be safe for them to do so, especially if they have a child or a load with them".

If, under the current rules, cyclists are already endangering themselves and others, what are the chances that they will, under the new rules, dutifully stop and look out for traffic before continuing at crossings?

The speed of a cyclist is very different from that of a pedestrian. It is difficult to gauge how quickly a cyclist is approaching, say, a zebra crossing, such that a motorist has sufficient time to slow down and stop safely.

Besides, when should drivers prepare to stop when they see a cyclist on a footpath near a zebra crossing? Are they to assume the cyclist is definitely going to make the crossing and so stop in advance?

At what distance should the cyclist be from the crossing when drivers are to prepare to stop? A cyclist riding quickly will easily get to the crossing faster than one who is pedalling at a leisurely pace.

Not requiring cyclists to dismount at pedestrian and zebra crossings is asking for serious trouble. The truck driver who fatally hit two brothers cycling across the road was jailed two weeks in January 2014 ("Driver failed to check his left side"; Jan 28, 2014).

The driver pleaded guilty but as his lawyer also noted: "This incident should nonetheless serve as a timely reminder for cyclists to get off their bicycles before availing themselves (of) the privileges of a pedestrian crossing."

Yong Shou Ling (Madam)

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 25, 2016, with the headline 'Why cyclists must dismount and push bikes at crossings'. Subscribe

That's out of date. Stop clutching at straws.

 

[LordElrond]

why dont you purposefully veer into an oncoming car and test its ability to absorb the impact you dumb shit?

Hey Redfool313 how’s your swimming pool cleaning business getting on? Shut up you moron.

 

[LordElrond]

If cyclists cycle in the road. Wat need is there for a bicycle crossing? Isnt tat a pedestrian crossing?

Are you senile? Why is it so hard to understand a road is a transport link for all users? You can post 5 clips of moronic cyclists, but for every one moronic cyclist, there are 100 moronic drivers. The moronic cyclists just need to be penalised, the moronic drivers kill! What’s this stupid argument about cyclists not paying ERP? ERP is a PAP scam and every idiot understands that. Cyclists slow down traffic? You are a retard. There are 800,000 cars on this little island, this is what slows down traffic.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Are you senile? Why is it so hard to understand a road is a transport link for all users? You can post 5 clips of moronic cyclists, but for every one moronic cyclist, there are 100 moronic drivers. The moronic cyclists just need to be penalised, the moronic drivers kill! What’s this stupid argument about cyclists not paying ERP? ERP is a PAP scam and every idiot understands that. Cyclists slow down traffic? You are a retard. There are 800,000 cars on this little island, this is what slows down traffic.

If u cant see the tyranny of cyclists u are a bigger retard than i thought. Anyway cycle at your own risks since roads are for everyone as you claim. If u get run over, my sadness goes out to the vehicle driver for they will be treated unfairly. But 1 less cyclists is like one less parasite. Good for all road users n society as a whole. N if cyclists get run over.. dont blame others. Blame themselves n accept responsibility...which has never happen. Anyway good that the cops are out on force. Give these cyclists a lesson in being scums of the earth

 

[LordElrond]

If u cant see the tyranny of cyclists u are a bigger retard than i thought. Anyway cycle at your own risks since roads are for everyone as you claim. If u get run over, my sadness goes out to the vehicle driver for they will be treated unfairly. But 1 less cyclists is like one less parasite. Good for all road users n society as a whole. N if cyclists get run over.. dont blame others. Blame themselves n accept responsibility...which has never happen. Anyway good that the cops are out on force. Give these cyclists a lesson in being scums of the earth

800,000 motorists under the tyranny of 2,000 cyclists? 2 ton metals terrorised by 8kg bicycles? Your maths fail.

 

[porcaputtana]

If u cant see the tyranny of cyclists u are a bigger retard than i thought. Anyway cycle at your own risks since roads are for everyone as you claim. If u get run over, my sadness goes out to the vehicle driver for they will be treated unfairly. But 1 less cyclists is like one less parasite. Good for all road users n society as a whole. N if cyclists get run over.. dont blame others. Blame themselves n accept responsibility...which has never happen. Anyway good that the cops are out on force. Give these cyclists a lesson in being scums of the earth

Tyranny of cyclists.

were u traumatised by a little furry rabbit as a child ?

 

[Hypocrite-The]

800,000 motorists under the tyranny of 2,000 cyclists? 2 ton metals terrorised by 8kg bicycles? Your maths fail.

80 20 rule coming soon,,,just 2000 cyclists and soo many problems,...slowing down traffic , reckless behaviour on the road,,talk about the tyranny of the minority,,,

 

[Hypocrite-The]

That's out of date. Stop clutching at straws.

Its a fact,,,but assholes like u will always be assholes like yr fellow cycling assholes,,,

 

[LordElrond]

80 20 rule coming soon,,,just 2000 cyclists and soo many problems,...slowing down traffic , reckless behaviour on the road,,talk about the tyranny of the minority,,,

It’s 80: 0.2 and cyclists have never caused any harm to any lives on the road, until motorised vehicles come along. These motorists will either run down a cyclists, or run down someone else.

 

[LordElrond]

Its a fact,,,but assholes like u will always be assholes like yr fellow cycling assholes,,,

Name calling is what you do when you can’t back up your arguments with empirical data.

 

[Leongsam]

Its a fact,,,but assholes like u will always be assholes like yr fellow cycling assholes,,,

I've just shown you the most up to date statutes. You can remain in denial but it does not change the law allowing cyclists to ride across pedestrian crossings.

 

[Leongsam]

800,000 motorists under the tyranny of 2,000 cyclists? 2 ton metals terrorised by 8kg bicycles? Your maths fail.

My bike is only 7.2 Kg

 

[Hypocrite-The]

My bike is only 7.2 Kg

Can yr bike be lifted with 1 finger? That is how cyclists compare bikes...and show off . It also explains the self entitlement BS being sprouted by the cycling terrorists. N their actions n justifications on the road. They need big egos to cover up their deficiencies or rather lack thereoff of their manhood. If not..got nothing to show n talk about.

 

[Leongsam]

Can yr bike be lifted with 1 finger? That is how cyclists compare bikes...and show off . It also explains the self entitlement BS being sprouted by the cycling terrorists. N their actions n justifications on the road. They need big egos to cover up their deficiencies or rather lack thereoff of their manhood. If not..got nothing to show n talk about.

I can lift my bike with my dick.

And I'm getting one of these next and the motorists will be even closer to blowing a gasket!

 

[Hypocrite-The]

I can lift my bike with my dick.

And I'm getting one of these next and the motorists will be even closer to blowing a gasket!

But u r an eunuch.... so wat talking u? Unless u meant your tongue... after all that is what u will be doing to ur fellow cyclists cos that is all u can do..