A recent video captured on a dashboard camera got netizens talking about road safety and how drivers are given the blame should an accident occur between them and an errant cyclist.
Facebook page ROADS.sg posted a video on Sunday (Mar 27) of a cyclist suddenly swerving into the lane of an incoming vehicle for no apparent reason before beating the red light up ahead.
The video showed the cyclist riding alongside a couple of others before suddenly changing lanes as the cam car got nearer.
The cyclist quickly went back to his lane, lifted his hand in an apologetic gesture towards the camcar before proceeding to make a right turn at the junction despite the red traffic lights.
The community page noted that the incident happened along Telok Paku Road, turning onto Changi Village Road on Mar 26.
“Please don’t be like him. Ride safe, guys!” ROADS.sg added.
The post got over 550 comments, with netizens criticising the cyclist’s actions.
“This is the worst of all cyclists. If anyone were to side him is as bad as pushing him to death,” commented Facebook user Heng Kai Meng.
“No matter you are a driver, pedestrian, cyclist or any form or rider, all have to obey the rules and regulations and safety while using the road. Changing lanes recklessly is not allowed for all kinds of transportation. Beating red light is a big NO.”
Many also noted that during instances such as this, it would always be the driver’s fault if an accident occurred.
“When accidents happen, it’s always the driver’s fault until the details are out. I like cyclists; however, please be respectful and responsible to all road users,” said Facebook user Denny Chong.
Meanwhile, others noted that authorities should begin imposing licence plate registration on cyclists.
“Since authorities turn a blind eye to the need for bicycles to be registered with license plates, these daily occurrences will continue, and innocent drivers will be penalised if the cyclist is run over,” said Facebook user Mark Ds.
Netizen Alvin Chew also noted that such behaviour among cyclists was common at Changi Village. “Always putting the motorist at risk. When an accident happens, it’s the motorist’s fault again. Hope can remove the rules on allow them to cycle on the road,” he suggested.
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