2 cyclists died unecessarily

last SG · 2007-09-17T19:41:40+00:00

Riding in park is for kid.Cycling can be done in cycling paths.East Coast Park has one.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

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.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Grass. Most cyclists are able to cycle on the grass for a while before going back to pavement.

I've done that numerous times, it doesn't really harm. The grass patch near the road won't go botak.

speakupforyourrights SG

maybe his hse on fire or his wife going to deliver?

PRP SG

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).

uglyguy SG

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.

menoob SG

yea, there should be a law on this for safety of cyclists
in fact alot of angmoh country like aus requires cyclist to wear helmet, or they will be fined.

deathscythe99 SG

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... Rolling Eyes

PRP SG

Why were u so unfortunate?Are u brave & strong enuf to get hold of cyclists who knock you?

gunner77 SG

Crying or Very sad

1 min of silence.............

ndmmxiaomayi SG

I will do a search and return back the link.

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.

oxford mushroom SG

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.

PRP SG

My idea is for cyclists to ride in moderate speed on pavements.Do u oppose the idea?

Kuali Baba SG

Why don't we just ban bicycles altogether because of several selfish pedestrians and reckless cyclists and drivers? Rolling Eyes

PRP SG

Bicycles are for riding in parks such as East Coast Park Wink

Kuali Baba SG

Bollocks - the joggers and even ordinary pedestrians have taken over the bicycle paths, and they even 'tsk' at you as you cycle past them. Rolling Eyes

ndmmxiaomayi SG

I don't suppose you've ride in a park before?

Aaron8209 SG

Laughing

Meilin86 SG

How do they got themselves killed? 2 bicycles bang against each other?
Sad Crying or Very sad

PRP SG

They were killed in seperate incidents by motor vehicles.

Meilin86 SG

Thank you.

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