Didu Supercharged December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 Now our gahmen is expanding the coverage to "distracted walking", although is only advisory for the time being. "The updated Highway Code, which took effect on Dec 1, comes after two Land Transport Authority (LTA) initiatives that encourage pedestrians to pay attention on the road." 'Distracted walking': Should it be made illegal? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/distracted-walking-should-it-be-made-illegal-12131390 ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 Yes, make it illegal. Penalty is confiscation of handphone. 😂 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 Walking need to pass Basic/Advanced Theory? 😶 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Didu said: Now our gahmen is expanding the coverage to "distracted walking", although is only advisory for the time being. "The updated Highway Code, which took effect on Dec 1, comes after two Land Transport Authority (LTA) initiatives that encourage pedestrians to pay attention on the road." 'Distracted walking': Should it be made illegal? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/distracted-walking-should-it-be-made-illegal-12131390 dun need make it illegal, but make it not the car or driver fault if video can prove u are knock by car cos u are distracted by ownself like hp. if driver are exempted from any penalty in such cases. pedestrian crossing the road will automatically start to look after ownself. now the law protect the pedestrian too much, and they know that also, cos alot of pedestrian is driver themself, and they take advantage of that , in fact many cases they dare to stand in the middle of the road to challenge the car. we need to change this culture if we want to stop distracted walking now the culture is protect the pedestrian too much Edited December 3, 2019 by Beregond 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Beregond said: dun need make it illegal, but make it not the car or driver fault if video can prove u are knock by car cos u are distracted by ownself like hp. Under current legislation, is it driver's fault if video can prove pedestrian is distracted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 33 minutes ago, Vratenza said: Walking need to pass Basic/Advanced Theory? 😶 No need theory but practical is a must nah...basic and advanced...everyone wont be ever distracted liao 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Davidtch said: Under current legislation, is it driver's fault if video can prove pedestrian is distracted? if they jaywalk using hp, u buang them, as a driver u also confirm at fault, cos law say u never lookout properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 Just ban on footpath like pmds. Restrict use of hp only on indoor use. If still ppl block the way slap them at their back of their heads and run. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ody_2004 Turbocharged December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 What i hate most is illegal u-turn! I don mean car on the road.. But people on the PCN either walking or jogging.. suddenly they just turned!! without checking on-coming bicycle or PMD.. worse is when they have earbuds or ear piece on blasting "Highway to Hell" 🤣 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 58 minutes ago, Turboflat4 said: Yes, make it illegal. Penalty is confiscation of handphone. 😂 Confiscated of handphone not enough, after confiscated must ban using handphone for certain number of years!? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, Beregond said: if they jaywalk using hp, u buang them, as a driver u also confirm at fault, cos law say u never lookout properly. I think you mean driving without due care or reasonable consideration. Without video, most drivers will not be able to prove they drive with due care. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, Davidtch said: I think you mean driving without due care or reasonable consideration. Without video, most drivers will not be able to prove they drive with due care. thats why i say we need to take away this protection given to the pedestrian. we need to force them to look after themself on the road. its they look out for car, not car look out for them. and if video to prove they are knock down when crossing the road distracted esp if they are jaywalking. the driver will be exempted from fault. u see any 1 still dare to use hp while crossing road, every parent will start teaching their kids road is like a tiger mouth. ESCOOTER will start disappearing from our road, i promise u this. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 Must take test and issue license to walk. Make sure they are insured before they walk. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 45 minutes ago, Beregond said: thats why i say we need to take away this protection given to the pedestrian. we need to force them to look after themself on the road. its they look out for car, not car look out for them. and if video to prove they are knock down when crossing the road distracted esp if they are jaywalking. the driver will be exempted from fault. u see any 1 still dare to use hp while crossing road, every parent will start teaching their kids road is like a tiger mouth. ESCOOTER will start disappearing from our road, i promise u this. The section should not be removed to “protect” drivers as there are a lot of errant drivers on the road. It’s the responsibility of all road users to protect ownself. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didu Supercharged December 3, 2019 Author Share December 3, 2019 57 minutes ago, Beregond said: thats why i say we need to take away this protection given to the pedestrian. we need to force them to look after themself on the road. its they look out for car, not car look out for them. There're some countries where vehicles do not stop for pedestrians even at Zebra crossing. They have no such distracted walking issues. Alas, SG pedestrians are too pampered. Gahmen build crossing lights in the ground for them some more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Davidtch said: The section should not be removed to “protect” drivers as there are a lot of errant drivers on the road. It’s the responsibility of all road users to protect ownself. now i am talking about how to minimise or stop distracted walking. i dun care about errant driver or what rules is needed to punish or prevent errant driver, maybe u can start another thread to discussing uping the punishment for errant driver etc etc, i dun want to talk about them in this thread. that is totally not link to what i am talking about. Edited December 3, 2019 by Beregond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 41 minutes ago, Didu said: There're some countries where vehicles do not stop for pedestrians even at Zebra crossing. They have no such distracted walking issues. Alas, SG pedestrians are too pampered. Gahmen build crossing lights in the ground for them some more. When i was studying in Australia, i will just cross zebra without having to look out for oncoming car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic December 3, 2019 Share December 3, 2019 38 minutes ago, Beregond said: now i am talking about how to minimise or stop distracted walking. i dun care about errant driver or what rules is needed to punish or prevent errant driver, maybe u can start another thread to discussing uping the punishment for errant driver etc etc, i dun want to talk about them in this thread. that is totally not link to what i am talking about. We can't remove an existing legislation without thinking its implication. Similar to PMD saga. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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