Cyclists recklessly weave through traffic without helmets in Chinatown
A group of youths were caught on camera riding their bicycles recklessly in Chinatown on Nov 1 at about 6.38pm.
Stomper Lee alerted Stomp to footage of the incident posted on ROADS.sg's Facebook page.
It has since garnered over 100,000 views.
In the video, four young cyclists are seen riding along Upper Pickering Street amidst traffic without wearing helmets.
Happened on 1st November 2024 around 6.38pm Happened on 1st November 2024 around 6.38pm Such a dangerous act by cyclists on the road is not encouraged and should NOT be followed! Cylists are reminded to wear proper headgears and follow ALL cycling rules when on the roads. _________ Car Insurance Due? Find Peace of Mind with Budget Direct Insurance! Drive with confidence and enjoy full protection. Use Affinity code ROADSSG to unlock an exclusive offer of up to $50 in e-shopping vouchers. Terms apply. Experience the Budget Direct Insurance difference. Get Your Instant Motor Insurance Quote now! https://bdi.sg/insure-your-car-offer Posted by ROADS.sg on Monday, November 4, 2024
At one point, one of them makes a sudden lane change, causing an Audi to brake abruptly.
The cyclists are seen flouting some cycling rules.
According to the Land Transport Authority, all cyclists must:
- Wear a helmet when cycling on roads
- Always ride as close as predictable to the far left of roads, and allow traffic to overtake you safely.
Wear a helmet when cycling on roads
Always ride as close as predictable to the far left of roads, and allow traffic to overtake you safely.
Several netizens called for the LTA to look into this incident and slammed the riders for putting themselves and others in danger.
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