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Video: http://www.razor.tv/video/535694 You have heard of dashboard cameras in cars. Now, it is the turn of the bicycle-cam. Bikes fitted with video-recording devices are becoming an increasingly common sight on Singapore's roads. Riders use them to gather evidence if they get into an accident

One of Singapore's leading general insurance providers said today (Aug 29) that the number of motor accident claims involving cyclists that they have received doubled from 2010 to 2012. AIG Asia Pacific Insurance (AIG) also said that the number of bodily injury claims made by cyclists doubled in that same period. "We've seen a significant increase in bodily injury claims involving motorists and cyclists over the past year," said Ms Wong Siew Lee, AIG Singapore Vice-President who heads the auto insurance business. The number of cyclist-related motor accidents in the first half of this year has already exceeded the total for 2012 by 30 per cent, AIG said in a release. According to Ms Wong, AIG has seen an average annual increase of 11 per cent over the past five years in terms of bodily injury claims overall. "This is a rising trend which road users need to be aware of. We encourage everyone to take extra care on the roads," Ms Wong said. "With the rise in accidents involving cyclists, it is very important for motorists to ensure their insurance is up-to-date and comprehensive. Whatever the mode of transport, everyone has a right and a responsibility to be safe on the road." The insurer also said that the increase in accidents involving cyclists has coincided with the growing popularity of cycling in Singapore both as a sport and as a mode of transport. Source: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/claim...ast-three-years

The total number of accidents involving cyclists has gone down by 17 per cent between 2008 and last year. But every fatality is still one too many, said Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, as he revealed these numbers in response to MPs' questions. With this in mind, the Transport Ministry is undertaking a number of initiatives to make it safer for cyclists, he said. New dedicated cycling paths are being built in seven neighbourhoods to separate cyclists from motorists and pedestrians, and the ministry is looking to link these intra-town cycling paths so that cyclists can commute between towns. To boost education in cycling safety, the Land Transport Authority will make new "Intra-Town Cycling" handbook available soon. It lists good cycling etiquette and safety tips for cycling. The Traffic Police and Home Affairs Ministry are also studying measures to inculcate a safe road-sharing mindset among motorists and cyclists, and are reviewing cycling penalties to ensure that they reflect the severity of the offences. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/microsites/par...d-2011-20120910

Today saw many angmo cyclists on Thomson wearing leotards with asses sticking out. One stream turning left and didn't give way to angmo kana scolded

It looks like Police, LTA and Town councils are going all out to warn cyclists about cycling on pavements. Yesterday evening I saw a group of them along the road side... thinking that they are setting up a road block but in fact they are catching people who cycle on pavement. NO fine is given- only warning though! A TP will ask for particulars and record onto the hand-held equip. Because I'm among those being warned!!! The Traffic Police said that it

May include ahtiong/bangla cyclists as well.

Is it legal for cyclist to cycle across traffic lights? Sometime ago, I remember reading a column on the papers saying that it is against the law. Because sometimes when cyclist cycle across traffic lights at green man or at the zebra crossing, the cars have to calculate the time taken to slow down according to their speed. This is different from slowing down because of pedestrians. It can be dangerous when the cyclist is going at a fast speed. anyone can comment?

first time drove to NEX today to take a look...another typical shopping mall, next time wont purposely go there unless got pass by or something like that. IMM still better in my opinion and nearer. the roads are pretty peaceful this late morning with the occasionally congestion spots caused by different groups of cyclists, be it in group or solo. but today is really a lot of people cycling, especially the angmohs. I thought the local cyclists are more disciplined on the road except those ang moh style wannabe. so today is a lot of ang moh ones and the wannabes, they did not cycle in a single file, went against traffic, cross lanes, and never gave hand signal, its like macham the roads are built for them and other motor vehicles belongs to the footpath. however i generally still do not have problem with them cos I am able to navigate safely pass them or avoid them. but got this one ang moh cycling up the viaduct towards thomson viaduct. one would have expected him to keep left and go all the way to braddell direction, but he took the 2nd slowest lane and took the down ramp to marymount direction, which is weird, why dun he just take the slip road to thomson before that. as first lane there got van and I on the next lane, I went pass him, leaving about 60cm gap, and then after I had past him a distance then I filtered left up the ramp to braddell direction. But then I saw in my rear view mirror he raised one of his hands and gesticulated. Which leave me to wonder if I had done anything wrong or I should not be sharing lanes with him. Whether he should be cycling there is besides the point. I had noted his presence, though I was not quite sure where he was heading, kept a distance from him (unless 60cm is not safe still) and filter way after I had passed him. Perhaps I should have gently tapped my horn to warn him? I seriously do not know if that would infuriate him as well. Sometimes just feel that give these kind of people an inch, they would want the whole road to themselves. Sorry referring to this ang moh, not targetting the rest of the cyclists. Perhaps I was wrong somewhere and I did not realise it. Some kind souls can point out to me.

This morning while i was driving up 99 bend. After exit, i saw 2 cyclist occupy the 3rd lane. Side by side, machiam their father's road. Stop at the traffic light, then slowly cycle off. Everyone driving or riding need to siam them. Then when reach holland road, WORSE! 1 stupid angmo woman cyclist, stop her bicycle at the middle lane, While waiting for the traffic light! Then when green light, she was cycling 10km/h at the same lane! CCB! These cyclists are simply so selfish! [furious]

The headline is just to grab your attention. Don't get excited yet. As a driver, I always try my best not to buang another car, let alone a cyclist or pedestrain. Even without traffic laws, I don't want to harm anybody. Having said that, some cyclists really treat their own lives cheaply. This morning I came across one such cyclist. I was driving down a straight 2 lane road with a concrete divider down the middle when I noted a cyclist cutting horizontally across the opposite lane (he was approaching my car at 90 degrees). When he got to the concrete divider, the guy hopped his bicycle over to my lane and made a 90 degree turn to go the same direction as me. While I applaud his cycling skills, he was lucky it was a quiet morning and I was cruising slowly, otherwise he would have to be rinsed off the road. Before anyone shouts FT, the guy looks like a teenaged local. While motorists have to take highway code, test eyesight, colour blindness and go for practical, anyone can ride a bicycle. Nowadays, the distinction between bicycle and motorbike is getting blurred as well. So what are the ways of teaching cyclists not to be so reckless? I think we should have a travelling exhibition visting schools to show gory accident pics of cyclists.

LTA/TP should strictly enforce this rule! ITs extremely dangerous for cyclists to ride on the road w/o any lights. Sometimes, they are not really visible till you get really close to them. Esp. when visibility is poor (dark areas or raining). Then some of them even ride against traffic. Today at Ubi almost kana one Auntie rider. Riding against traffic. No lights, raining so can't see very well. Lucikly I was going slowly and managed to avoid her. Peasant's life is worth alot ok! Don't throw it away like that. Even if want to die, must bring elites (more the merrier) with you also.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2789244 Yet another cyclist kana knock down by car...... To really cut down on such accidents, I think cyclists also needs to be educated about using the road. Just go Ubi Autobacs, and you will realise there are many bicycles near that at night. Many are riding against traffic, no lights, riding side by side, in the middle of the road etc....... Its either they bo chup or they really have no idea how to use the road. I think there should be some lessons or BTT for these cyclists so they will really know how to use the road properly.

Have started this petition for the authorities to do something abt dangerous cyclists on SGP roads. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/cyclistinsingapore/ Long and short of it. Last week, I was going for dinner and parked my car in a left side parking lot on a one way street. After shutting the car down, looked out, saw nothing, and opened my door. This ang moh cyclist rode past at quite a fast speed and siam my door. He fell. I quickly came out of my car and asked how he was. He was shouting but I couldnt hear what he was saying. After assisting him to the side of the road, then I could make out what he was shouting. He was shouting " you f*cking bas**d, chinese ass**le etc etc". I remained calm and asked him again how he was. He shouted I wanted to kill him etc. I told him calmly, first, you have no headlights or anything bright, other than the 2 cheap and weak batteried blinking LED which beyond 2 meters, u cant see. 2ndly, u were going quite quickly. He repeated his insults again with the racial statement. This time, I lost it. I told him loudly, I am not absolving myself from this else I would not have even bothered seeing how u r. And you dont need to repeat those f*cking racial statements. He went on rambling. I took a look at his knee and there was a 2mm cut. By then a crowd has gathered. He insisted I call the police, which I did. I was put to a TP police officer who told me this is a small case, make a report within 24 hours and let your insurance handle if he claims. However, the cyclist was like a mad dog, yelling away in the background. So in the end, the TP officer promised to send someone down but will take some time. While waiting, the fellow repeated his shitty statements which I duly ignored and told him, that probably he is living in the past; thinking he is a white supremist. After 20 mins still no sign of TP. Guess what!!? The fellow shouted at me and demanded my mobile phone!!! I asked him why the hell do u need my mobile phone? He said, so I want to prove you called the cops instead of leading me on. This is really KNN. I told him flat in his face..u r not getting to see my mobile phone even if u r white. I am sorry but I have every rights not to give u my mobile phone. To prevent further escalation, I called the NPP which is close by. They sent 2 officers down who took down our particulars. I was not particularly happy with one of the officers.... who told the ang moh.. u need to report sick and get your doc to give u 3 days or more MC. Then u can claim... else cannot claim. WTF....thats instigating. Pissed. Anyway, after exchanging particulars, the mad man decided to ride off. 20 mins later, the TP came down. I related to him what happened and he examined my car to ensure there is no contact or damages. He took down my particulars and rode off. Following day, I filed a formal report at the NPP, indicating a NO CONTACT "accident" plus the racial insults hurled at me. I shall leave it at that first until I get further updates from TP.

Where can I find a good range of FinishLine products? I am looking for degreasers and lubes, as well as the little device u can clamp on the chain to clean it. Reasonable pricing and friendly, knowledgable staff would be a big plus. Have been to a few bike shops, couldn't find them. Would prefer to buy all in one shop for the convenience. Thanks in advance bros!

Its like a grandma walking up a flight of stairs in a 'liftless and escalatorless' office building during rush hour. She doesn't take up the entire space, but her walking stick does and no one can get past from the side. People are held up, late for work and no one's happy. This is the same for the motoring community when it comes to cyclists here. The roads are far too narrow to accommodate cyclists especially at peak hours and if there is a bunch of them, chances are the whole left lane will be clogged up with traffic. And if you want them to go on the footpath, that's illegal. Its the Singaporean law against us all over again... However, there is hope. Tampines town has announced that they are going to be Singapore's 'First Cycling Town'. And no, they won't be cycling on the road, but on expanded footpaths so that they can terrorize pedestrians instead! Some people will be shouting that its just like East Coast Park where its cycling, rollerblading, 'skate skootering', and jogging chaos. There's hardly any order. I was there just a few days ago and cyclists were invading the footpath that we two legged souls called man are allowed to walk on but the 2 wheeled folks decided to spoil my day. But, cyclists will complain about the drivers in Singapore as being one of the worst. At least 15 of them lose their lives each year to drivers who think that they are Michael Schumacher. So where do cyclists belong? The road or the footpath? Well that answer can be found in Denmark, in the town of Drachten to be precise. The authorities removed traffic lights, road markings, a few pedestrian crossings and most of the stuff you'd find on a normal road that separates the street from the pavement. So there are no speed limit signs, lane markings, or signs that show who has the right of way. The result? Traffic is smooth, drivers slow down to anticipate the intentions of cyclists and everyone makes eye contact to confirm their intentions. Its brilliant! To explain this phenomenon, traffic engineer Hans Monderman (the guy behind the fantastic idea in Drachten) revealed the secret to the change in the way roads were used. With the ambiguous space provided and no clear demarcations of the dimensions of the road, drivers tend to be more aware of their surroundings, and thus become more cautious. Clear demarcations give motorists a false sense of security that they have the right of way and that no other form of transport should obstruct them, which explains why ignorant motorists tend to mow down cyclists. Even if footpaths meant that pedestrians are meant to walk on them and a cycling lane is meant for cyclists, where would all the other modes of transport go? Like skateboards, rollerblades (this is in the context of a conventional traffic light laden road in Singapore), or those skate-scooters? With numerous modes of transport these days, Singapore has to accommodate them in one way or another. However, there wouldn't be a need for cycling lanes if Singaporean motorists are careful enough to negotiate within the given road space, just like how there wouldn't be a need for bus lanes if motorists gave way to buses. Just look at the traffic conditions in countries like Vietnam or Indonesia and you'll see the perfect example of Mr Monderman's experiment in Denmark. So, the answer to encourage an orderly and safe journey on the roads for both the motorists and cyclists would be, organized chaos.

[extract] All this talk about cyclists and their rights to use the road has got me feeling slightly worried. It was not so long ago that legislators and lawmakers managed to convince car manufacturers to rethink and redesign cars to include energy absorbing bumpers, bonnets, windshields and A-pillars. According to various sources, up to 1 million people pedestrians worldwide are killed every year due to collisions with vehicles and this very bit of information had made legislators rise up to protect the supposed victims of all running down cases. In 2006, Citroen and Jaguar launched cars with bonnets that pop up by 5cm in order to give

From what I understand, cyclists are allowed to use the footpaths only in Tampines. However, it seems that cyclists assumed that it is allowed everywhere else. Why isn't anything being done to publicise this and to stop them? Waiting for a fatal accident involving a child, an elderly or a pregnant woman?

would TP ever ever ever ever do something about bicycles on footpaths? cyclists keep complaining about teir safety on the road, have the cyclists riding n footpaths ever considered the safety of pedestrians??? they squeeze u on tight footpath and at high speeds too! i have not experienced all these uncomfortable experience some years back but ever since certain clever people (who sat in the certain important organisation that sets and passes policies) starts promoting cycling on footpaths, cyclists are getting worse each day thinking that they have right of way! despite my diplomatic complaints to the TP, all i ever get is always some diplomatic replies that I can also come out with. We know that the law is there to take action against cyclists on footpaths but many a times, i see TP prowling on the road and cyclists cycling right under their noses but are always ignored. If such ignoring action keeps going on, what would thee reckless cyclists think? If I am one, I would not give face either, what law?? HELPLESS!

Hey peeps I encountered an incident a couple of nights ago that I wish to relate to you guys. I was at a major T-junction in Yishun and I wanted to turn right so I waited for the oncoming traffic to be clear. When it was clear and I checked that there were no pedestrians who were crossing the road that I was entering into as well as the walking green man had changed to a standing red man, I turned into the road but alas there were two cyclists who were crossing the road! Hence I tapped my horn and they stopped. I went into the road unscathed but as I was going past them, one of them actually showed his middle finger to me! I was taken aback. My question here is if they are crossing the road like that as a vehicle be it a car/bus/lorry/motorbike then I suppose I'm at fault. But they are bicycles who should be treated as pedestrians isn't it? So is it my fault that I didn't give way since they are oncoming? Please advise and thanks!

I wonder what is the status of these cyclists. Happened to me several times already. When the group of pedestrians clear the traffic light, suddenly a cyclist zooms in from no where and I almost hit him. Logically speaking, they do not have the right to use these crossings. Who's rights is protected when a cyclist is knocked down at a pedestrian crossing? Does anyone know?

With increasing FTs and locals switching to cycling as a means of transportation, there seems to have been a rise in incidences on the road involving cyclists. One such incident involves a cyclist and a taxi. http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singapor...nt.jsp?id=31637 "Cabby acts like hooligan when told to stop after accident" - STOMP Discussion thread initiated by cyclist here - http://talkback.stomp.com.sg/forums/showthread.php?t=42881 As a driver, I've witnessed some very reckless cyclists on the roads. Some may swerve from the left most lane across into the pedestrian crossing when the traffic light turns amber; effectively switching from a road-cyclist to a "pedestrian"-cyclist in a split second (same trick for zebra crossings). Quite a few can't seem to cycle straight and would occasionally cut/swerve into the paths of cars behind them. A few rare ones seem to think they have the acceleration equivalent to a 1001-hp Bugatti Veyron and chiong a right-turn at a cross junction causing cars behind to brake abruptly. While these are a few bad apples, I understand there are many better cyclists with better road manners and experience who do keep themselves and others safe on the roads. The thing is, as the population of cyclists increase, so would the number of bad apples. And many times when accidents happen, the driver of the car would usually take a rap. Sure, drivers can be safe and keep a distance etc. but when more bad-cyclists (or king-of-the-road-types) appear, i can bet traffic congestion will get worse, not to mention the accident rates. There are also many times that cyclists escape an accident themselves, but only to cause another involving the cars behind them. So who's gonna pay? Traffic congestion - ERP - motorists. Accidents - insurance - motorists. Accident involving cyclist - blame - motorist.

I just finished some stuff at Church office which was facing Hougang Ave 3, As we all know, that long stretch during Peak Hours is mad... and some cars try to use the Bus Lane to overtake and stuff... Was just minding my P's and Q's and suddenly heard a loud screech of tyres and BANG! Woah i turned ard, hoping to see DK in his badly crumpled A168 ... But no I saw , in that split second, a white Toyota Hiace van, carrying SCHOOL CHILDREN mind you, scrape against this cyclist. I just stood there, rooted and not knowing what to do.. I was brought back to earth when my friend said, aiyah nothing lah.... tHEN i realised what happened. The cyclist picked himself and his bengkok bike and dragged it to the side of the road. I felt weird. Why was the Hiace on Bus Lane... Suddenly , buses came. But they still were there. From afar, i was like... i saw them talking.. So i walked away Then the van driver, came to me from behind and asked if i could speak english, so i offered my help to negotiate things btw them Apparently, that cyclist ( As he claimed), came from China just 3 days ago and doesn't know the road conditions well... Thus he RODE HIS BIKE RIGHT ACROSS THE 3 LANES. Omg, i wanted to slap his face for being so dangerous. Heng that Busdriver ( Indian), stopped and jammed brakes in time, and only causing the chinaguy to have a slight gash on his hand from the fall... What if the bus didn't stop? and just banged head on? No thanks latioboy, i don't want a nightmare to see gruesome body parts... So the bus driver told me that it was NO fault of his. THe cyclist rode ACROSS all 3 lanes and wanted to come to the side of the road. I was shocked.. But the cyclist looked damn stunned. So the busdriver told me to tell him in chinese, that he is NEVER going to accept responsibility... So i told that guy, and he said he will call his boss to come down to negotiate... With my father waiting the other side at a carpark, i then left the 2 of them.. But what i have learnt is... It's damn dangerous. Yes if what that china guy said was true, yeah, he is wrong, but cant blame him cause he dunno out traffic. But if he was lying, it was obviously the cyclists fault.. Phew... Scary... That scary BANG sound still resounds in my head.. Off to dinner now.

I've always maintained that cyclists are a bane...whether or not they are travelling on the roads or on pavements...see what a bleddy bangla cyclist did to a poor baby: http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singapor...nt.jsp?id=13438 Maybe people who want to cycle must learn a highway code for cyclists and be given de-merit points if they flout rules The government should really provide a separate lane for cyclists to cycle so they won't have to be seen as pests to either motorists or pedestrians.

can this be also true be fair to the cyclists and pedestrians

A trial to allow cyclists onto footpaths kicks off today in Tampines. Melissa Sim follows former national cyclist Kenneth Tan over a 16-km route from Kranji to Thomson to find out just how bad Singapore roads are for cyclists. May 27, 2007 The Straits Times ON A 40-minute bicycle ride last Thursday morning, former national cyclist Kenneth Tan was almost thrown off balance by two passing cars - and he considered that a good day. 'Usually I get swiped two or three times a day and I'll have to 'bunny hop' onto the pavement two out of seven days a week,' said the 40-year-old who cycles from his home in Woodlands to his bicycle shop in Thomson every day. The gust of wind a speeding car generates could easily cause an inexperienced cyclist to crash, he said, especially if the vehicle zooms by within 1m. Inconsiderate and fatigued drivers, coupled with the lack of designated cycling lanes make Singapore's roads inconvenient and dangerous for cyclists. The death and injury toll among cyclists and their pillion riders leapt from 376 in 2005 to 507 last year. But despite the dangers, the number of serious cyclists has steadily increased. Where only about 450 local cyclists participated in the 2002 OSIM Singapore International Triathlon, there were 2,300 cyclists last year. Mr David Hoong, honorary secretary of the Triathlon Association of Singapore, estimates that there are between 20,000 and 25,000 cycling enthusiasts. Cyclists blame intolerant motorists for making the roads a death trap for them. Mr Tan said: 'Motorists think cyclists are slow and when they reach a road exit, they cut into our paths. My friend had his shin ripped open and was hospitalised last year because of that. 'They also think we don't deserve to be on the roads because we don't pay COE.' Except for expressways, cyclists are allowed on all roads but are expected to stick to the left side of the road and not cycle against the flow of traffic. Police also said cyclists should dismount and push their bicycles at pedestrian crossings. Cyclists such as Mr Marcus Coglan, 40, president of the Australian and New Zealand Association Cycling Club listed Majorca, Holland, Denmark and the city of Chicago as cyclist-friendly places. In the Dutch city of Doetinchem, there are special bike paths throughout the city and three sets of traffic lights for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. In Chicago, bike lanes are drawn next to the parking lots along the road. The Bike Boutique's business development manager Ben Distel, 39, who lived in Chicago for five years, said the city had only 10km of cycling paths in 2000. In 2005, that expanded to 100km. SBS Transit has reminded its drivers to look out for cyclists as they 'have little protection'. And this has led to 'much better tolerance between bus drivers and cyclists', said Safe Cycling Task Force spokesman Nik Ho. But there is room for improvement. High on every Singapore cyclist's wishlist are bicycle lanes and road signs. While there are no plans to introduce extra bicycle lanes at the moment, Mr Ho, 35, said his team is working with the authorities to introduce signs indicating that certain roads are frequented by cyclists. Till that project takes off, cyclists just have to look out for themselves. Said Mr Tan with a shrug: 'You learn to live with what you have.' [email protected] Source: http://news.asiaone.com.sg/st/st_20070527_124031.html