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  1. A device that can warn drivers of impending collisions was launched on Monday morning, under a move to reduce road accidents here. Consisting of a camera and screen mounted on the car dashboard, it can also help alert drivers to speed limits on the roads and warn them if they are drifting out of the lane. Called the Mobileye Telemetrics Advanced Driver Assistance System, it is an initiative of the Singapore Transport Association (STA) and Spring Singapore, which is supporting companies' adoption of the technology through its Capability Development Grant. STA chairman Dave Ng said the technology can help improve road safety, especially at a time where the number of accidents involving heavy vehicles are on the rise. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/device-warns-drivers-about-collisions-launched-monday-20
  2. what do you guys think of this development? i personally feel that it's a change in the positive direction, considering the gravity of the consequence, i.e. death. having said that, it's fair to say that there'll also be those situations where, e.g. the jaywalker's gross negligence may be the primary cause of his/her own death and it has to be then investigated and proven in court. p/s - a car cam is becoming more important - i got to stop procrastinating and get the damn thing installed. ------------------------------------------ Court: No more default fines for negligent drivers 20/05/2014 on mypaper http://news.omy.sg/News/Local-News/story20140520-264376 A SPECIAL court of three judges, led by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, yesterday overthrew a longstanding sentencing practice of imposing fines for causing death by negligent driving. "It is important to signal to other drivers that they must be mindful of the terrible risks they take upon themselves and other road users when they drive when not fit to do so," said CJ Menon. The court made the ruling as it allowed the prosecution's appeal and handed down a four-week jail term to 27-year-old Hue An Li, a sleep-deprived driver who crashed her car into a lorry carrying foreign workers in March last year. The impact caused all nine workers seated in the back to be flung out, killing one on the spot. Last September, Hue, a casino surveillance officer, pleaded guilty to causing death by a negligent act and was fined the maximum $10,000 and banned from driving for five years. The prosecution appealed to the High Court, arguing that she should be jailed for her "gross negligence" in driving after she had not slept in 24 hours. Under the law, the offence carries a jail term of up to two years, or a fine, or both. But, generally, the courts have imposed fines. In a 1993 case, former CJ Yong Pung How ruled that if death was caused by a negligent act, a fine would suffice in most cases. In Hue's case, the district judge, explaining why he gave her a fine instead of jail, cited the 2012 case of Ng Jui Chuan, who fell asleep at the wheel and hit an elderly couple in Upper Thomson Road in November 2009. Mr Ng's $9,500 fine was upheld by a High Court judge, who said that driving when one is tired or sleepy is not an offence, but might be one if it had been proved that the tired driver knew he would likely fall asleep at the wheel, and yet drove. But, yesterday, CJ Menon said these cases have to be viewed with caution and that the sentencing precedents were "unreliable". He noted that the law was redrafted in 2008. After this, he said, there was no basis to continue on the premise that when death was caused by negligence, the default sentence is a fine. As for the case of Mr Ng, CJ Menon said this should not be seen as an appropriate sentencing precedent as the remarks of the High Court were in the context of the line between a rash and a negligent act. The appeal, heard yesterday by the Chief Justice, Judge of Appeal Chao Hick Tin and Judicial Commissioner Tan Siong Thye, was the first magistrate's appeal presided over by three judges instead of the usual one judge. [email protected]
  3. 10 F1 Drivers You Need To Watch In 2014 The 2014 Formula 1 season officially starts on last Sunday with the Australian Grand Prix. The year looks to be fraught with technical challenges that will reward teams who can adapt and punish those who can't. So who will step up to the plate? Take a look at our list of the drivers that you should watch closely this season. You can bet that this year's champion is among them. 10. Jenson Button Team: McLaren F1 Racing Debut: 2000 (Williams) Wins: 15 (2009 World Champion - Brawn) Podiums: 49 Races Entered: 249 9. Kevin Magnussen Team: McLaren F1 Racing Debut: 2014 Wins: 0 Podiums: 0 Races Entered: 0 8. Sebastian Vettel Team: Red Bull F1 Racing Debut: 2007 (Sauber then Toro Rosso) Wins: 39 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 World Champion - Red Bull) Podiums: 62 Races Entered: 120 7. Romain Grosjean Team: Lotus F1 Racing Debut: 2012 (Lotus) Wins: 0 Podiums: 9 Races Entered: 45 6. Nico Hulkenberg Team: Force India F1 Racing Debut: 2010 (Williams) Wins: 0 Podiums: 0 Races Entered: 58 5. Kimi Raikkonen Team: Ferrari F1 Racing Debut: 2001 (Sauber) Wins: 20 (2007 World Champion - Ferrari) Podiums: 77 Races Entered: 194 4. Felipe Massa Team: Williams F1 Racing Debut: 2002 (Sauber) Wins: 11 Podiums: 36 Races Entered: 192 3. Fernando Alonso Team: Ferrari F1 Racing Debut: 2001 (Minardi) Wins: 32 (2005, 2006 World Champion - Renault) Podiums: 95 Races Entered: 217 2. Lewis Hamilton Team: Mercedes F1 Racing Debut: 2007 (McLaren) Wins: 22 (2008 World Champion - McLaren) Podiums: 54 Races Entered: 129 1. Nico Rosberg Team: Mercedes F1 Racing Debut: 2006 (Williams) Wins: 3 Podiums: 11 Races Entered: 147
  4. What kind of imbecile drives this fast? The thought must have crossed your mind at least once whenever you witness a Ferrari or Lamborghini blazing past. And I don’t blame you. I’ve even muttered the (rare) expletive when I encounter such behaviour. However, my column this month isn’t about supercar owners and their driving habits. Except for the proverbial bad penny, which turns up once in a blue moon, the sports car drivers I know all conduct themselves pretty well. On the other hand, the individuals behind the wheel of commercial vehicles– trucks, lorries, vans and trailers – have been getting on my nerves. Again, I’m not saying that every one of them behaves in the same manner, but the increasing number of times I’ve seen huge trucks zoom past me (and vans travelling in front of my car at high speeds) isn’t only highly irritating, but also worrying. Take a trip down the AYE (in the direction of the ECP) and you’ll see what I mean. There will be commercial vehicles in every lane, except the rightmost one, for much of the way. Come to think of it, I’ve also seen them in said lane –overtaking other vehicles at speeds way in excess of the regulatory limit. The loads that are ferried by these vehicles weigh tonnes – and I cannot imagine the extent of the carnage should they get into accidents. During one rainy October evening on the Keppel Viaduct (this stretch is a great place to catch these offenders); I got the scare of my life. A truck carrying a load of earth (bits and pieces were falling out of the back) sped past on my left and then swerved into my lane suddenly. This action caused it to oversteer, and its tail slid from left to right before the driver (who surely must have been praying, because I sure was) managed to get it under control. I tell you, I was so sure it was going to tip over that I was already looking around to see where to steer my car. At that juncture, I was even prepared to perform a handbrake turn if the need arose. Thankfully, I didn’t have to. The whole thing could easily have been avoided if Mr Stupid Truck Driver stuck to the speed limit, and was mindful of the sheer size and weight of his vehicle. I know the authorities are aware of the potential danger these vehicles pose to road users, but something more needs to be done to punish the law-breakers. For a start, I’m all for increased policing, especially along the roads that these drivers frequent. And before you get all jumpy at my suggestion (as this would also mean that every driver will come under heavier scrutiny), I have one final thing to add: Is there really any need to speed? Tony also recommends that all commercial vehicles to be fitted with speed limiters – just like the ones installed in Formula One race cars – that will prevent them from exceeding a preset limit while they’re on the road. This article was written by Tony Tan, freelance writer for Torque.
  5. Woman says Lambo drivers like her need 2 parking lots to protect their 'exotic million dollar cars' Posted on 28 October 2013 Miss L, a Lamborghini driver, has come forward to explain why drivers of exotic cars tend to take more than their fair share of parking lots in public carparks. According to her, drivers of exotic cars tend to have their cars damaged by other motorists, so this is their way of avoiding scratches and bumps. She wrote: "On behalf of my brothers and sisters out there who also drive Lamborghinis, I would like to apologise for what others may consider inconsiderate, occupying two parking lots. "The other lambo drivers may feel that it is a waste of time explaining ourselves here, or don't care what others think, or that we are the minority driving an exotic million dollar car, or even that we know what's best for our cars and others do not need to know. "These are the reactions I've got from my friends when I told them about explaining to the public on STOMP. "Yes, we know it is a very selfish act, but in public carparks everyone knows you get all sort of drivers. "Some but not all are irresponsible drivers who park beside our cars, and when opening their doors and getting down from their vehicles, they carelessly knock onto our cars, leaving dents, scratches and unsightly marks. "By parking in two lots we prevent any vehicles parking beside our cars. "I strongly believe that no matter what car or vehicle you are driving, you should be gracious when opening your vehicle's door, ensuring that you do not knock into someone else's vehicle, no matter what car or vehicle he drives. "I used to park in only one lot, but there was this incident that made me into a selfish driver too. "Basically my windows are pretty tinted, and after parking my car, I was putting on some of my makeup, with the engine off. "This other vehicle who just parked beside me, he probably did not know I was still in the car, and when he open the door, he basically slammed his door onto my car, leaving a dent and unsightly scratches on my car. "FYI, the parking gap between our cars is approximately 60 to 70cm. "When I got down from my car to confront him, he was very shocked, as I think he did not know there was someone in the car. And he was very defensive with his words, was hot-tempered, and he was pretty arrogant, saying that it was just small damage, and that I should just charge the bill to him. "I don't understand what got into him, but he went on to kick my car, and landed one of his fists onto the bonnet of my car. "Whether you believe me or not, I was calm, and kept telling him to calm down. "I did not retaliate to any of his harsh language. I'm a lady driver, so probably he was aggressive towards me? If I was a man, I'm not sure if he would do the same? I was in shock, as It was pretty frightening, when a uncle keep shouting at me ,"driving Lambo so what?" "You think you very rich ah?" "Who you think you are?!", and a whole lot of vulgarities. "Thank God a security officer was nearby and came over to help me. "To cut the story short, now in addition to the car damage, he also threatened me. So on top of the car damage, he has a lawyer letter as well. His family, called me to drop the suit, as they were salaried workers and did not have the money to get into these sorts of law suit. "The uncle also apologized to me personally, saying that he had lost a lot of money on gambling, and was in a very bad mood that day. "I've dropped the law suit, and as for the car damage, I did not take a single cent from them. "They were not in the best of shape to pay for the damage. "This is only MY part of my story, there are lots of stories out there from other Lambo drivers on why we became very selfish drivers. "I will not disagree that our cars, are our babies/wives, very expensive ones, that we have to take very good care of. "We also hope that the public will be gracious to our babies as well. "This also explains why as much as possible we love to park outside hotel lobbies. Although we are not staying in them, we don't mind paying extra to park there. "It is not what most people who think that we are trying to show off parking outside hotel lobbies. "Two main reasons, 1) someone will be there to keep a lookout on our car 2) we can have a personal/private parking space, and WILL NOT NEED to take up two parking lots in the public car parks. "3) Some carparks are too narrow or have humps/slopes that are designed too high, and we cannot enter without damaging the bottom of our cars. "So to conclude, to save all these trouble, money and time for both parties (myself and the uncle), we rather be labelled as selfish freaks, yaya papaya selfish freaks... "Hope you guys in future, will think twice before criticizing us. "But of course we can't stop what others say, but before you Stomp our cars, kindly take a nicer photo of our babies. "Have a great week! "Yours Sincerely, Miss L" Miss L's comments are in reference to ​STOMPer KC's article about a Lamborghini driver who had taken up two parking lots. KC feels it was very inconsiderate of the driver to do so. Said the STOMPer: "It was very inconsiderate of this driver to occupy two parking lots. "Trying to attract attention?"
  6. Drivers feel it is safe for them to use their phones while driving but not safe for others: Survey Some 83 per cent of the drivers feel it is safe to use their mobile phones while driving and admitted to doing so in the last year, a survey by Samsung found. More than 90 per cent of drivers however said they found it dangerous for other drivers to use their mobile phones while driving. "Complacency seemed a key cause of the unsafe behaviour; when asked why respondents used their phones in this manner, the feeling that it was safe for them to do so was the response most cited," Samsung said in a press release on Tuesday afternoon. With more motorists booked for using their mobile phones while driving, the Korean electronics firm launched a road safety campaign last month. Targeting motorists who cannot leave their phones alone while on the roads, Samsung commissioned a survey to study the driving habits and perceptions of 513 drivers in relation to the use of mobile phones here. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/drivers-feel-it-safe-them-use-their-phones-while-driving-not-safe-othe
  7. Number of notices issued on the rise, but other violations have fallen: LTA KEEPING TO THE LIMIT: While most lorry loads keep within the designated passenger loads, an increasing number are violating the maximum limit. The number of lorry drivers caught carrying too many workers on their vehicles is on the rise, going by latest figures provided by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). There were 559 notices issued to drivers for carrying too many passengers on lorry load decks for the first eight months of this year alone, surpassing the number of notices issued for the whole of last year. There were 429 notices issued last year, a jump of more than eight times from the 51 in 2011. Since September last year, every worker has been required to have at least 8 sq ft of deck space to himself, up from 4 sq ft previously. Another rule was introduced to reduce the number of workers that may be carried, if goods or equipment are also transported, according to the remaining available floor space. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/more-drivers-caught-overloading-lorries-workers-20131026
  8. Happened in front of Princess Elizabeth Primary, Bt Batok. Truck and taxi conveniently rolled across the red lights... i thought small case never mind, the third one lagi best. almost knock down the indian guy. got all 3 vehicle numbers, sending all to TP! it's the start of the lunar 7th month, whether driver or pedestrian, stay safe and drive safe everyone!
  9. Like this one! In future, i stop, give him my 'services' card <_<
  10. Singapore Traffic Police have conducted an island-wide pre-dawn operation against drink-driving, arresting 16 drink drivers. The blitz took place on June 15 from 1.30am to 4.30am. At road blocks at Crawford Street, Fort Road, New Bridge Road and Outram Road, more than 80 drivers were stopped and tested for alcohol consumption. Of these, 15 men and one woman, aged between 24 and 45, were arrested for drink-driving. The highest Breath Evidential Analyser (BEA) test result was 82 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, more than twice the prescribed legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. Drink drivers, on conviction, will be disqualified from driving for at least 12 months. They will lose their driving licences and have to retake the theory and practical driving tests to get their driving licences again. In addition, first-time offenders can be fined between S$1,000 and S$5,000, or jailed up to six months. Repeat offenders may be slapped with a maximum fine of S$30,000 and a mandatory jail term of up to three years. They may also be caned up to six strokes should death or serious injury be caused. Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singap...for/711866.html
  11. I will drive Auto gear car in next few months my oversea secondment, but I have never driven AT car before, my question is while the car climbs up slope if I feel engine power is not enough, can I shift gear from "D" position to D1 or D2 without step brake? thanks
  12. This poll is raised due to a few encounters with the same driver who was driving recklessly. I seriously am considering if i should report him. I met this grey honda city(i-dsi) on the road again. Changing lanes in heavy rain WITHOUT signals and no checking of blind spots at >90km/h, BKE towards Woodlands. The issue is not whether he should suffer a penalty for reckless driving. The objective is to gather socially accepted opinions on attitude towards such drivers. I have seen fellow bros kanna a lot of lagi dangerous drivers whom after losing a century sprint, purposely e-brake in front of you. Did you guys actually report those guys?
  13. http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052758107/a...ad-temper-video
  14. Whats up with those Drivers who read newspapers every time they stop at the traffic light? I really cannot understand, what kind of news is so important that cannot wait till they reach their destination? Can those who read while waiting at the traffic lights please enlighten me.
  15. I notice some taxi drivers still use hand held walkie talkies, but they don't look like grid phones. What are they?
  16. Here is something different, amid all the negative driving experiences we had recently. http://ride.asiaone.com/news/general/story...e-motorcyclists
  17. Summary. Due to the revised workweek from 5 days to 6 days scheme. Many bus drivers have less OT opportunity, therefore their potential $2000(with OT) salary, is now reduced to $1400(no opportunity for OT) per month. So they decided today shall be Report Sick day.(Not strike hor) This reminds me of the army days...where many also report sick on the days of Siong exercises or activities. SMRT百多中国籍司机今早拒开工 联合早报记者魏瑜嶙报道,不满工资和住宿条件,约百多名SMRT中国籍巴士车长集体请病假,今早拒绝开工。 据一名受访车长透露,今天"请病假"的主要是来自克兰芝和兀兰车厂的车长。 后来一些宏茂桥车厂的司机也临时决定加入。目前无法确定全部有多少人。 他们聚集在兀兰员工宿舍,SMRT人员还在和他们协商。现场并没有出现混乱的情况。 车长告诉记者,他们的基本薪水本来就比新加坡和马来西亚籍司机低,加上自从从五天制改成六天制后,他们几乎没有什么加班的机会。以前一个月包括加班可赚2000多元,现在只有1400元左右。 SMRT
  18. Saw this blog post - and I totally agree with the writer. Singapore drivers suck! http://onswipe.com/poachedmag/#!/entry...7fc7b5670548f1f
  19. Started this poll mainly because i saw two different honda civic cutting lanes dangerously all in one single day. One along CTE, the other along Upper Paya Lebar Road. Both narrowly avoided accidents with the cars in front, one almost rear ended me... Not saying all honda civic drivers are the same, just so got two in a row on one single day. V-tec power eh? Hate the attitude of not signalling and cutting dangerously. How hard it is to push on the signal lever? Wait till they got cut and crushed by heavy vehicles without signaling then they know how it feels
  20. Just nice within a single 3 minute clip. See 0.43 and 2.45 Yellow Jazz didn't check blind spot, just signal and want to change lanes immediately. Jaguar didn't even signal just drift into my lane, totally bo-chup even when I sounded horn. Really must be careful on the roads nowadays....
  21. Yesterday ST digital life they talk about this new app called mapsynq. I download and tried, like not bad leh..got lta traffic camera, traffic accident erp all that all in one app. No need use so many different apps. But dunno their what traffic forecast thing zhun anot. anyone got download and try?
  22. Second Minister for Home Affairs S Iswaran said there are some possible areas that the authorities are looking into -- errant drivers could face harsher penalties, while more speed cameras will be installed and more Traffic Police officers will be deployed to make the roads safer. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a visit to the Police Security Command on Thursday, Mr Iswaran highlighted concerns such as speeding and beating the red light. He said the authorities will step up road safety in areas that are more prone to accidents and better protect road users, such as young and elderly pedestrians. Mr Iswaran said besides enforcement and penalties, road users have to be educated. His comments came on the heels of an accident in Tampines on Monday, when two boys died after they were hit by a cement mixer. Asked about a suggestion by Tampines GRC MP Baey Yam Keng to re-route heavy vehicles in residential estates, Mr Iswaran said it is not possible to completely avoid having heavy vehicles going through residential areas. He said heavy vehicle drivers have to understand their responsibilities because the accidents they could be involved in have severe consequences. Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1251376/1/.html
  23. Two jerks driving like maniac on the road... After overtaking me, still at it... Should I send to NTUC and TP for action ?
  24. WTF..if i have money i buy lor....why shd what i work as dictate that i get one? COE: Consider driver's occupation as well THERE is another factor that the authorities should consider in a revamp of the certificate of entitlement (COE) system, and that is the car owner's occupation ("COE: Time for a tune-up?"; Thursday). Many drivers use their cars just to get from home to work. They park their cars for the whole day at their workplaces, then drive home. Such drivers do not really need a car and can get around easily with public transport. The exception is those who work in areas where public transport is not readily available. Then there are those whose occupations require them to be on the road very often, and relying on public transport is neither efficient nor productive. For example, it is not uncommon for people in sales to travel from Pasir Ris to Jurong, then to Sembawang and Tiong Bahru, all in a single day, to meet clients. For them, taking taxis may actually cost more than owning a car, and taking public transport can be very time-consuming. For some others, like those in pastoral care or social services, a car is necessary because they have to travel far, often to provide important services to the people they are looking after. For such people, having a car is a necessity, not a luxury. Making COEs very expensive hurts them - and society at large. I hope the authorities take these factors into consideration if they review the COE system. Alex Yeo
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