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Give way to buses scheme is dangerous and
disingenuous (Ver5.1; 31Dec09):
The conception behind this new policy is not
only contradictory, it's also extremely dangerous and quite
unenforceable as I shall describe:
- The LTA concept: see
1st large heading at 'How
the Scheme Works')-
“The Mandatory Give-Way to Buses Scheme is similar conceptually to
a zebra crossing, except that it is meant for buses.
When nearing a bus stop under this scheme, motorists will first see
triangular give way markings on the road. These markings indicate
that motorists approaching these bus stops need to slow down and
watch in case buses are pulling out of the bus bay. Motorists come
to a complete stop before the give way line and give way to buses
exiting the bus bay at the location. Motorists may continue their
journey once the bus has successfully exited the bus bay and no
other buses are pulling out from the bus bay.
It will be a traffic offence if motorists do not give way to buses
exiting from bus bays where the new road markings are drawn. The
penalty for each offence is a fine of $130 (no demerit
points).
”
http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/on_the_roads/traffic_management/mandatory_give_way.html
The excerpt above
only, Please
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believe this is a topic of public interest.
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