Reckless Cyclist

[Lethalstrike]

59 minutes ago, mersaylee said:

I once nearly ram into a delivery guy at a fairly well lit street near my place. 

Yes, no blinkers, black tee and shorts, dark colour bicycle...chiong to cross zebra crossing at filter lane...all the stars were aligned for a "perfectly good" ending...luckily in the nick of time, I sensed a "floating" dark shadow at the corner of my right eye...my brain sent automated braking signal to my right foot to zam bullake...😅

Wifey swore at that fellow instead of me...😁

Meaning you don't have old flower eyes yet 😁

[inlinesix]

10 minutes ago, Lethalstrike said:

Watch the video again at 0.15-0.16 secs mark, the rider clearly raised up his right hand to be visible to the driver. That's before the cyclist reached the zebra crossing. I can see why cyclist was pissed because he assumed that the driver had already saw him coming. 

 

My next question is, the cyclist had rear blinkers on, but he don't have a blinking front light. Cyclists should have both front and rear lights when riding at night, as required by law. Should he had a blinking front light on, the cam car would have seen him coming and stopped. And please don't wear black when riding at night lah. 

For front light, don't use blinker. 

A lot of driver will misjudge the distance btw bike and car.  Do constant at low beam.

 

[Lethalstrike]

Just now, inlinesix said:

For front light, don't use blinker. 

A lot of driver will misjudge the distance btw bike and car.  Do constant at low beam.

 

Fair enough. I am assuming the particular cyclist in the video is just a PCN / pavement rider judging by his attire (no helmet, no cycling specific apparel) so it might be better to use blinker mode for his case. 

Anyway, is constant low beam really the best when riding on our roads? Our roads are very well lit at night with a lot of ambient light pollution (street lights, traffic lights, building lights, headlights from other motorized vehicles), it can be hard for any driver to take notice of a low beam from a smaller lumened light source.

[inlinesix]

1 minute ago, Lethalstrike said:

Fair enough. I am assuming the particular cyclist in the video is just a PCN / pavement rider judging by his attire (no helmet, no cycling specific apparel) so it might be better to use blinker mode for his case. 

Anyway, is constant low beam really the best when riding on our roads? Our roads are very well lit at night with a lot of ambient light pollution (street lights, traffic lights, building lights, headlights from other motorized vehicles), it can be hard for any driver to take notice of a low beam from a smaller lumened light source.

Light (front & rear) is very important for cyclist.  A lot of ppl bought the cheapest possible thinking that it is not important.

What you saw could be those lights.

If that low power light is used, I will suggest switching on to max + constant.

With constant lighting, a driver could judge the travelling speed better.

[Lethalstrike]

10 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

Light (front & rear) is very important for cyclist.  A lot of ppl bought the cheapest possible thinking that it is not important.

What you saw could be those lights.

If that low power light is used, I will suggest switching on to max + constant.

With constant lighting, a driver could judge the travelling speed better.

Yes, agreed that they should not cheap out on the lights, just like we should not be cheaping out on lousy tires. 

My opinion is that if a cyclist has a reasonably powerful front light on blinking mode, its easy for a driver to recognize that as a cyclist coming and anticipate accordingly, because none of the vehicles on the roads will have a blinking front light except for a cyclist. As for the your explanation on constant lighting being a better gauge for speed, I will need to observe for myself again when I encounter cyclists over the weekends. So far, my own experience is that bright front lights on blinking modes will get my attention more easily in low light conditions (early mornings or at night). 

Edited May 5, 2021 by Lethalstrike

[Shibadog]

1 hour ago, inlinesix said:

For front light, don't use blinker. 

A lot of driver will misjudge the distance btw bike and car.  Do constant at low beam.

 

I've seen cyclists at the PCN near my place use red blinkers on the front and rear of their bike  Not sure if they ride pavement/road as well.

really confusing at night esp along the dark stretches where the lamps are blocked by trees

[Shibadog]

oh, also saw one joker with blinking bright blue light on the rear of the bike at night. Blinding everyone behind him

[Fitvip]

On 4/24/2021 at 3:24 PM, Fcw75 said:

Saw this photo on Mothership and find it comical. The one on the right. 🤣

Why is the black car occupying the lane. Doesn't he realise the road belong to cyclists?🤬

 

The right picture looks like the cyclist was feigning an accident!

Edited May 5, 2021 by Fitvip

[Kxbc]

If G implements a law where all cyclists must be brightly lit like this, then no problem.

[Fitvip]

On 4/26/2021 at 8:18 PM, Jellandross said:

Royal family crossing all peasants pls gib way 

 

 

 

 

They want to have their anniversary on the same day!

 

[Fitvip]

On 5/4/2021 at 9:51 AM, Beregond said:

Dun know which guy legalise this.

He should really research and relook again.

All along, cyclists had to dismount and push across pedestrian crossings, until the useless AMAP recommended otherwise. They still have to stop, seeing no on coming vehicle then cross...

 

 

[Fitvip]

5 hours ago, Beregond said:

brake for him still kpkb.

these ppl really deserve the bus

 

The cyclist has to stop, when no approaching cars, then cross!

 

 

 

[Fitvip]

2 hours ago, Lethalstrike said:

Watch the video again at 0.15-0.16 secs mark, the rider clearly raised up his right hand to be visible to the driver. That's before the cyclist reached the zebra crossing. I can see why cyclist was pissed because he assumed that the driver had already saw him coming. 

 

My next question is, the cyclist had rear blinkers on, but he don't have a blinking front light. Cyclists should have both front and rear lights when riding at night, as required by law. Should he had a blinking front light on, the cam car would have seen him coming and stopped. And please don't wear black when riding at night lah. 

 

In the same situation, I would have driven on!

 

 

 

 

[Shibadog]

5 minutes ago, Fitvip said:

All along, cyclists had to dismount and push across pedestrian crossings, until the useless AMAP recommended otherwise. They still have to stop, seeing no on coming vehicle then cross...

 

 

is that so? I seem to recall the updated guideline was a recommendation to get off bike n walk across. Not a requirement.

for safety sake, I agree that they should stop before crossing. but it's not a legal requirement.

[Fitvip]

16 minutes ago, Shibadog said:

is that so? I seem to recall the updated guideline was a recommendation to get off bike n walk across. Not a requirement.

for safety sake, I agree that they should stop before crossing. but it's not a legal requirement.

They have come out with some guidelines, not rules. I have not seen them yet!

Here you  are:https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/active_mobility/rules_and_public_education/rules_and_code_of_conduct.html#:~:text=Guidelines for cycling&text=Always ride as close as,safe distance behind moving vehicles. 

5. Stop and look out for incoming traffic before riding across the road

6. Dismount and walk your device when you see a "No Riding" sign.

Also read

ROAD TRAFFIC ACT

(CHAPTER 276, SECTION 140)

ROAD TRAFFIC (BICYCLES) RULES

R 3

REVISED EDITION 1990

(25th March 1992)

 

 

 

 

Edited May 5, 2021 by Fitvip

[Gizmore]

3 hours ago, Lethalstrike said:

Watch the video again at 0.15-0.16 secs mark, the rider clearly raised up his right hand to be visible to the driver. That's before the cyclist reached the zebra crossing. I can see why cyclist was pissed because he assumed that the driver had already saw him coming. 

 

My next question is, the cyclist had rear blinkers on, but he don't have a blinking front light. Cyclists should have both front and rear lights when riding at night, as required by law. Should he had a blinking front light on, the cam car would have seen him coming and stopped. And please don't wear black when riding at night lah. 

 

That's too far back la... If the cyclist continue to have his hands raised until just before the zebra crossing, I can understand his anger la. 

Between raising hand and coming to a complete stop before zebra crossing to ensure traffic stop for him which one makes more sense in terms of safety?

I would actually raise my hand to thank the driver if I'm the cyclist. The driver could have been an ass and just drove through without stopping. 

As a pedestrian and a driver myself, I make it a point to thank others for giving way to me. 

[Lethalstrike]

36 minutes ago, Shibadog said:

is that so? I seem to recall the updated guideline was a recommendation to get off bike n walk across. Not a requirement.

for safety sake, I agree that they should stop before crossing. but it's not a legal requirement.

It's a legal requirement for cyclists, pedestrians to get ready to stop at the zebra crossings, and the same applies to the motorists as well, to be ready to stop. 

The Road Safety Act stipulates that both users should stop and watch out when approaching crossings. 

[Lethalstrike]

5 minutes ago, Gizmore said:

That's too far back la... If the cyclist continue to have his hands raised until just before the zebra crossing, I can understand his anger la. 

Between raising hand and coming to a complete stop before zebra crossing to ensure traffic stop for him which one makes more sense in terms of safety?

I would actually raise my hand to thank the driver if I'm the cyclist. The driver could have been an ass and just drove through without stopping. 

As a pedestrian and a driver myself, I make it a point to thank others for giving way to me. 

Yes, thats why I wrote that the cyclist assumed that the driver saw him coming with his hand raised when he is still far away. Cyclist or pedestrian should not assume that drivers are looking out for you all the time.