Singaporean drivers should obey traffic rules
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I WRITE in response to the letter, 'Old hands at driving booked 5 times in month' by Ms Koh Bee Kwang (ST, Sept 23).
First, I applaud the Traffic Police for outsourcing some of their traffic-policing function, and United Premas and Cisco for a job well done.
Ms Koh did not dispute that the five traffic offences were committed; Rather, she was 'incredulous' at the outsourcing because it is easier to catch offenders now.
Many experienced motorists drive the way Ms Koh did, simply because they thought they were 'experienced'. They forget there are many others on the road who may not be as 'experienced' as they are, or older folks like me whose reflexes are slower, and so cannot pre-empt other drivers' actions, read their minds or take corrective action in time. (Taxi drivers please take note.)
Even more do not realise that most cars on local roads have about the same performance level. Whether it is a Picanto, a Sunny, an Altis or whatever, most can do the 0-100kmh sprint in 10 to 12 seconds. All cars can also hit above 100kmh.
So those who are under the illusion that their car is faster, and demonstrate it by trying to outrun others, or weave in and out of traffic, are creating trouble.
I appeal to all who have the same attitude as Ms Koh; Obey traffic rules, they are there for a purpose. Drive leisurely, have a mental map of your route, and study the Highway Code again. Many have forgotten it.
Every day on the road, I experience drivers who:
Do not signal
Do not give way, but rather speed up when others signal their intention
Drive at speeds in excess of 20kmh over the speed limit, even in the heartland.
Muscle their way past when approaching a merging road even when they are three car lengths behind - the list goes on.
My pet peeve: neighbours in my area who insist on parking next to the kerb in the public carpark (thereby creating an obstruction and a hazard) when the lots in front of their flat are occupied, rather than park a short distance away and take a short walk.
I remember one big black car which was habitually parked in the handicapped lot. The owner's attitude was aptly summed up by a decal on his windscreen: 'I am always right!' I hope the enforcement agencies get him soon.
And for those reading this and starting to point their middle finger; Take heart. I was fined twice recently, once for beating a red light ($200 and 12 demerit points), and once for parking at a bus stop ($70).
Goh Choon Poh
(Straits Times 27 Sept) -
90% don't obey. Taxi is 100%.
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This says a lot about Singaporeans as a whole...
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Like the bus lane
If really from sideroad get onto main road, like this, the SBS double decks can because of you trying to get to other lanes ended up delayed...
zhe ye bu shi, na ye bu shi, what they want?
Cars stopping inside the yellow boxes is getting rampent yet no one is doing anything
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On 2nd thought, when there are so many rules, regulations and restrictions in a country, it general indicates that its people aren't obedient and law abiding enough.
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I only Obey the rules when i had a passenger. U bringing lives. Aiyaaa... so many rules.. so many restriction... so many cannot do this, cannot do that.. like army camp liddat..
If possible put all cars, vans, and even busus trucks all installed with the.. what they called it.. errr.. ok.. when the speed limit is hit.. beeps.. once the speed limit beeps.. automatically will alert the TP.. or its computerized automatically u receive the summon!... if u spoil it or u try to modify the "thing", Ur whole car cannot start engine....
hmmmm gd idea? lol
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I think drivers should do this instead: Report any sightings of offenders straight away for any of the slightest offence they make
Then implement a system such that, every report awards you some points.... then in turn accumulate them and exchange these points for petrol
I tell you, Singapore roads will be much safer and more pleasant to drive -
Originally posted by tomsss:I think drivers should do this instead: Report any sightings of offenders straight away for any of the slightest offence they make
Then implement a system such that, every report awards you some points.... then in turn accumulate them and exchange these points for petrol
I tell you, Singapore roads will be much safer and more pleasant to drive -
Hmmm.. sounds like a good idea...Originally posted by tomsss:I think drivers should do this instead: Report any sightings of offenders straight away for any of the slightest offence they make
Then implement a system such that, every report awards you some points.... then in turn accumulate them and exchange these points for petrol
I tell you, Singapore roads will be much safer and more pleasant to drive
but... how do we prevent False Reportings? -
I think I should be employed as a part-time traffic rules enforcer with my armored carrier and rocket launcher.
Traffic offenders - be prepared to annihilated.
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Might as well use it to offset your demerit points, every year can only carry 7 points over.Originally posted by tomsss:I think drivers should do this instead: Report any sightings of offenders straight away for any of the slightest offence they make
Then implement a system such that, every report awards you some points.... then in turn accumulate them and exchange these points for petrol
I tell you, Singapore roads will be much safer and more pleasant to drive Gimme your licence number so I can report you for a hit and run you didn't commit. -
well, it's more than that actually .....
let say, for us drivers, do we keep to the posted speed limit absolutely 100% of the time ? ....
when it says 80, don't we all actually hover around plus/minus 10 or so ? ...
ditto for parking spaces ... my school at one time employed students as part-time parking wardens around the campus, so at popular spots around large faculties you'll see a row of them staring that the parking meters like vultures, doesn't matter if you're one second over the limit, once the meter blinks red, you're nailed .... is this the sort of situation that we'd like to see ? ... (they still do, but they are more discrete now, cos you don't want to be seen ticketing some 220lb football player's car ... )
it's not so much about breaking the rules, but the flexibility of enforcement that makes daily motoring (and life) bearable .....
imagine some scholar comes up with a brillant idea of integrating a gadget into our ERP readers that tracks our driving speed, and we all get a ticket for every nano second that we go over the posted speed limit anywhere ..... -
If I drive at the speed indicated on the signboards on the expressway and on the leftmost lane, I still get overtaken.
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thats what i'm afraid the stupid gps system will be used for 1 nm/s more than the speed limit and you get bookedOriginally posted by Fatum:well, it's more than that actually .....
let say, for us drivers, do we keep to the posted speed limit absolutely 100% of the time ? ....
when it says 80, don't we all actually hover around plus/minus 10 or so ? ...
ditto for parking spaces ... my school at one time employed students as part-time parking wardens around the campus, so at popular spots around large faculties you'll see a row of them staring that the parking meters like vultures, doesn't matter if you're one second over the limit, once the meter blinks red, you're nailed .... is this the sort of situation that we'd like to see ? ... (they still do, but they are more discrete now, cos you don't want to be seen ticketing some 220lb football player's car ... )
it's not so much about breaking the rules, but the flexibility of enforcement that makes daily motoring (and life) bearable .....
imagine some scholar comes up with a brillant idea of integrating a gadget into our ERP readers that tracks our driving speed, and we all get a ticket for every nano second that we go over the posted speed limit anywhere .....
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In daily driving, almost NOBODY sticks to the posted speed limits on any roads.
..err.. even myself, I usually cruise at between 80-90 for 80 limit, and 90-100 for 90 limit.
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gimme a baseball bat and I'll show that idiot scholar what a home run is.
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exactly ...Originally posted by ShutterBug:In daily driving, almost NOBODY sticks to the posted speed limits on any roads.
..err.. even myself, I usually cruise at between 80-90 for 80 limit, and 90-100 for 90 limit.
it's not about turning a blind eye to the violation of the law, but drawing a line between applying the law for it's purpose and being anal about the law ... -
Kana high beam then tailgate then overtake and look at you.Originally posted by ditzy:If I drive at the speed indicated on the signboards on the expressway and on the leftmost lane, I still get overtaken. -
Oh sorry was that u on the CTE that day? ChucklesOriginally posted by T.Ryousuke:Kana high beam then tailgate then overtake and look at you. . No offence. I do that to everyone and anyone. That's the way our roads should be. -
Sorry I drive 80km/h only, there are alot of this kind of ppl.Originally posted by Rock^Star:Oh sorry was that u on the CTE that day? Chuckles . No offence. I do that to everyone and anyone. That's the way our roads should be. -
Buy two speed limit stickers, one indicates 80Kmh another indicates 90Kmh.Originally posted by T.Ryousuke:Kana high beam then tailgate then overtake and look at you.
Then next time someone high beams you, overtakes you and stares at you, show him/her the relevant speed limit sticker.
Put them in your door pocket, easily reachable.
Personally, if I have to overtake someone who is religiously 80 or 90kmh, I'll overtake without fuss. Why stare? I'm just stretching my luck a little by going 10 above.. -
80 shd be fine on left and centre lane but on right lane.......hmmmm. I have met so many drivers who drive 60km/h centre lane on expressways.....these people, I have no hesitation flashing and honking them.Originally posted by T.Ryousuke:Sorry I drive 80km/h only, there are alot of this kind of ppl.