2 cyclists died unecessarily
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Langa into something then you know...Originally posted by FBI:side mirror not really la.. u can jus turn your head
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Precisely...Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Langa into something then you know... 
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Cyclists of non-motorised bicyles who ride on the roads should wear helmet too,shouldn't they?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:There's already a rule, but it only covers cyclists who add a motor on their bicycles.
There's also a speed limit or some sort of limit put on these cyclists, if they go over it, it's considered as a vehicle... and they have to take tests like all motorists and drivers do. -
My belief is that they should. But since there's no rule on it, many people wouldn't bother.Originally posted by PRP:Cyclists of non-motorised bicyles who ride on the roads should wear helmet too,shouldn't they? -
So the parliament should enact a rule.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:My belief is that they should. But since there's no rule on it, many people wouldn't bother. -
If bicyclists can ride on the roads with cars,bus & trucks,I see no justification why they shouldn't ride on pavement with pedestrains.
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I doubt if this rule will be enforced strictly. Already, traffic police officers can close one eye if they caught you on the pedestrian path. So long as you ride safely, they will ignore that.Originally posted by PRP:So the parliament should enact a rule.
The same will be applied to the roads. As long as the cyclist is not caught zipping in and out of the traffic, keep to the side, ride at safe speed and follow rules, traffic police may close one eye. -
As I said before, cycling on pavement is not an offence but cycling dangerouly (to ppl) on pavement is an offence.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:I doubt if this rule will be enforced strictly. Already, traffic police officers can close one eye if they caught you on the pedestrian path. So long as you ride safely, they will ignore that.
The same will be applied to the roads. As long as the cyclist is not caught zipping in and out of the traffic, keep to the side, ride at safe speed and follow rules, traffic police may close one eye.
I a law enacted to require cyclist must wear helmet on road,I think the police will enforce the rule on 'racing' cyclists but perhpas not on casual cyclists (kids,houswife,etc). -
Simple...most Singaporean pedestrians are not willing to share the narrow pavement space with cyclists. A couple walking hand in hand on the pavement will essentially block off the entire width of the pavement. Where's the space for bicycles?Originally posted by PRP:If bicyclists can ride on the roads with cars,bus & trucks,I see no justification why they shouldn't ride on pavement with pedestrains. -
I don't know whether what u say most ppl are not willing to share the pavement with cyclists is a fact.Even if it were, they would be selfish.Originally posted by oxford mushroom:Simple...most Singaporean pedestrians are not willing to share the narrow pavement space with cyclists. A couple walking hand in hand on the pavement will essentially block off the entire width of the pavement. Where's the space for bicycles?
A couple walk hand in hand on pavement but they can give way to cyclists when they encounter a cyclist.Simple,isn't it? -
Well, the law is very clear that cycling on the pavement is illegal. The only difference is that the police closes one eye as long as nobody is harmed or accidents are caused.Originally posted by PRP:As I said before, cycling on pavement is not an offence but cycling dangerouly (to ppl) on pavement is an offence.
I a law enacted to require cyclist must wear helmet on road,I think the police will enforce the rule on 'racing' cyclists but perhpas not on casual cyclists (kids,houswife,etc).
If they are going to cycle on the road, it will be safer if all wear a helmet. Just like the motorcyclist. No exceptions should be made, whether they are kids or housewives.
While they may ride safely, it doesn't guarantee that the drivers will drive safely and vice versa. -
Grass. Most cyclists are able to cycle on the grass for a while before going back to pavement.Originally posted by oxford mushroom:Simple...most Singaporean pedestrians are not willing to share the narrow pavement space with cyclists. A couple walking hand in hand on the pavement will essentially block off the entire width of the pavement. Where's the space for bicycles?
I've done that numerous times, it doesn't really harm. The grass patch near the road won't go botak. -
maybe his hse on fire or his wife going to deliver?Originally posted by vince69:I almost kill a cyclist the other day... was exiting from 7-11 at the neighbourhood mall across the road, luckily I was opening the door slowly, else I would have smash the glass door into him.
till today, I still don't understand why he have to cycle so fast at the mall... -
U said the law is very clear that cycling on the pavement is illegal.Would u show or quote me which regulation?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Well, the law is very clear that cycling on the pavement is illegal. The only difference is that the police closes one eye as long as nobody is harmed or accidents are caused.
If they are going to cycle on the road, it will be safer if all wear a helmet. Just like the motorcyclist. No exceptions should be made, whether they are kids or housewives.
While they may ride safely, it doesn't guarantee that the drivers will drive safely and vice versa.
Yes, the cops are hard not to take action on all cyclists who wouldn't wear helmet.But I prefer they excercise some flexibitlity if cyclists who ride on road only for short distances (such as riding across the road on traffic junction). -
i am for cyclist not to cycle on pavement, i got run down a few times...
once... this cyclist on handphone, so one hand not steady, i move one side and stop, they nut still can run right into me, i fell, and he fell, then he show ganster tactic, want to beat me up... i was like... ??? its against the law and u want to beat me up? i juz got up and walked off...
another time... was walking home in the rain, got ran over from behind my a cyclist, i landed in the drain, sprain my hand and bruse my elbow. the guy juz got up, set his bike upright, laugh at me and rode off.
countless time... my foot got ran over by a bike.
think these people need to learn the law, don't see the police doing anything about this. -
yea, there should be a law on this for safety of cyclistsOriginally posted by PRP:Cyclists of non-motorised bicyles who ride on the roads should wear helmet too,shouldn't they?
in fact alot of angmoh country like aus requires cyclist to wear helmet, or they will be fined. -
We should just create cycling lanes. Keeps the cars out (I hope? But seeing the normal Sgrean driver, I guess not?!)
And reduce number of cars.
But more cars mean more taxes, which generates money...so...
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Why were u so unfortunate?Are u brave & strong enuf to get hold of cyclists who knock you?Originally posted by uglyguy:i am for cyclist not to cycle on pavement, i got run down a few times...
once... this cyclist on handphone, so one hand not steady, i move one side and stop, they nut still can run right into me, i fell, and he fell, then he show ganster tactic, want to beat me up... i was like... ??? its against the law and u want to beat me up? i juz got up and walked off...
another time... was walking home in the rain, got ran over from behind my a cyclist, i landed in the drain, sprain my hand and bruse my elbow. the guy juz got up, set his bike upright, laugh at me and rode off.
countless time... my foot got ran over by a bike.
think these people need to learn the law, don't see the police doing anything about this. -
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I will do a search and return back the link.Originally posted by PRP:U said the law is very clear that cycling on the pavement is illegal.Would u show or quote me which regulation?
Yes, the cops are hard not to take action on all cyclists who wouldn't wear helmet.But I prefer they excercise some flexibitlity if cyclists who ride on road only for short distances (such as riding across the road on traffic junction).
Flexibility is definitely needed, what I meant was the rule on wearing helmets should be compulsory if they need to be on the road most of the time.
During peak hours such as when people start going to work or going home, we will see some cyclists on the side of road together with the cars. This group of cyclists will need to wear a helmet. -
Who has greater rights on the pavement? Pedestrians or cyclists? I am sure majority of Singaporeans would say it is the former.Originally posted by PRP:I don't know whether what u say most ppl are not willing to share the pavement with cyclists is a fact.Even if it were, they would be selfish.
A couple walk hand in hand on pavement but they can give way to cyclists when they encounter a cyclist.Simple,isn't it?
Until cyclists can convince the majority of Singaporeans that it is a good idea for their toddlers and children walking along the pavement to share it with zipping bicycles, the rights of cyclists must give way to those of pedestrians. -
My idea is for cyclists to ride in moderate speed on pavements.Do u oppose the idea?Originally posted by oxford mushroom:Who has greater rights on the pavement? Pedestrians or cyclists? I am sure majority of Singaporeans would say it is the former.
Until cyclists can convince the majority of Singaporeans that it is a good idea for their toddlers and children walking along the pavement to share it with zipping bicycles, the rights of cyclists must give way to those of pedestrians. -
Why don't we just ban bicycles altogether because of several selfish pedestrians and reckless cyclists and drivers?Originally posted by oxford mushroom:Who has greater rights on the pavement? Pedestrians or cyclists? I am sure majority of Singaporeans would say it is the former.
Until cyclists can convince the majority of Singaporeans that it is a good idea for their toddlers and children walking along the pavement to share it with zipping bicycles, the rights of cyclists must give way to those of pedestrians. -
Bicycles are for riding in parks such as East Coast ParkOriginally posted by Kuali Baba:Why don't we just ban bicycles altogether because of several selfish pedestrians and reckless cyclists and drivers? 
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Bollocks - the joggers and even ordinary pedestrians have taken over the bicycle paths, and they even 'tsk' at you as you cycle past them.Originally posted by PRP:Bicycles are for riding in parks such as East Coast Park