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TL;DR - Lorry collided into an oncoming car who was making a discretionary right turn at the junction of Yio Chu Kang and Buangkok Green. Every road user should know that discretionary right turns are the cause of many road accidents in Singapore. Hence, why they are being slowly phased out. But, back to discretionary right turns. Just watch this 69-second shocker to see what I mean. So, what happened? The car was making a discretionary right turn and failed to notice the lorry that was accelerating past the amber light. This resulted in a collision where both parties met at the juncture. Such junctions are common sites for traffic accidents due to the blind spots that both drivers face. Hence, to curb the fatalities at discretionary turns, LTA has stepped in by integrating close to 700 red-amber-green (RAG) turn signals in January 2022. With the RAG scheme, motorists have to wait for the turning arrow to become green before turning right, which reduces the likelihood of collision with oncoming traffic. (Read here to find out more: Installation of Red-Amber-Green turn signals) Online Comments Seems like this junction has seen quite a few accidents. Nevertheless, we hope everyone involved is safe. Takeaway At the end of the day, no matter how many road safety precautions are set in place, it is still every road user’s responsibility to exercise discretion and be vigilant on the road. ========= Be the first to get the latest road/ COE news and get first dibs on exclusive promos and giveaways in our Telegram SGCM Community. Join us today!

TL;DR – A Toyota Wish with p-plates dangerously cuts in front of a cam car, beats the red light and almost gets t-boned by another car There’s a reason why car insurance companies charge a premium for new drivers. This 62-second video is one of the reasons: What happened? The video starts off by highlighting the exciting bits (think that’s the format SGRV is going for these days). A Toyota Wish dangerously cuts in front of the cam car and it looks like it’s a very tight pocket of space too. But, that’s not all, the Wish then blatantly beats the red light too! Which then also results in another car almost t-boning it. The heck is wrong with this driver? How many demerit points? Let’s count the number of demerit points this new driver racked up shall we? Failing to conform to traffic signals – 12 points Reckless or dangerous driving (where no hurt is caused) – 24 points Stats taken from: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/ - it's legit That’s a whopping 36 points! There are some people who commented that new drivers now only have 12 points to lose instead of the 13 I had in my time (I’m old dammit). But, even so, 36 is way past 12 or 13! Online Chatter Important to note that whether hurt or no hurt was caused, it’s a straight 24-point deduction. With hurt could include a higher fine or possibly jail time. This driver needs to get a call from Singapore Traffic Police and think about his/her actions for the next two years before being allowed to retake a new license. ========= Be the first to get the latest road/ COE news, and get first dibs on exclusive promos and giveaways in our Telegram SGCM Community. Join us today!

Touch your heart and tell me the worst type of driver on the road - In most cases, it's either car-sharing drivers or the drivers of the lethal red car plate + p-plate combination. IMO, car sharing drivers are the worst type of drivers as they lack both driving experience and skills and also simply don't give a d@mn about the publicly-shared car. Watch this video here: What Happened? A BlueSG leisurely ran a red light signal along Outram Road and got t-boned HARD by another car. The collision was so impactful that it deployed the airbags of the BlueSG vehicle. The BlueSG vehicle sustained some rather major damages, including a dislodged wheel. Similarly, the other vehicle also sustained significant damage, including a badly damaged front bumper that dislodged onto the ground. Thankfully, the driver and passengers seemed fine and emerged from the accident unscathed. Netizens' Comments I'm not the only one who thinks car-sharing drivers are the worst drivers on our road. LMAO this is pretty funny. This got me thinking that there is a possibility where the driver does not even possess a driver's license🤔 Hmmm. ========= Be the first to get the latest road/ COE news, and get first dibs on exclusive promos and giveaways in our Telegram SGCM Community. Join us today!

After this incident, the rider should re-enroll himself for a few more courses at the driving school. A video of a motorbike rider crashing face-first into a turning lorry has gotten the attention of netizens online. Posted on Facebook yesterday (17 March), the lorry driver paired the video with a simple caption: 'Never beat the traffic lights, especially if you are riding a bike, the impact will be greater.' The short clip features the cam driver riding down a bend before arriving at a traffic junction. Intending to make a right turn, the driver properly aligned himself with the correct lane. Upon noticing the green turning arrow, the cam driver made his turn. At this moment, the motorcyclist enters the scene as he confidently travels straight through the junction. Realising that the rider had beat the red light, the driver immediately stepped on his brakes and honked loudly. Instead of swerving like most riders do, the motorcyclist slams head-first into the large vehicle, creating a large splintered crack on the windscreen. Now that will definitely leave a nasty mark! Netizens' reactions Most netizens quickly sided with the cam driver, agreeing that the rider should not have recklessly beaten the red light. Yeah, I wonder what was going through his mind. Agreed! If you intend to disobey traffic rules, you should be prepared to face (literally) any and all consequences. Can you imagine if the driver didn't have a good camera installed? The horror of dealing with insurance claims without solid video evidence is not something that I would want to go through. In all seriousness, I am genuinely confused as to why the rider didn't swerve his bike. Did he already give up the moment he saw the lorry? Or does he not know how to do it? Isn't swerving from danger one of the first few things you learn as a motorcycle rider? ========= Be the first to get the latest road/ COE news, and get first dibs on exclusive promos and giveaways in our Telegram SGCM Community. Join us today!

Obtaining a driver's license is a significant milestone of your life, where some even name it as a 'life skill'. As a learner driver, your instructor would be looking out for you and providing you with a safe learning environment. But unfortunately, that doesn't always happen: What Happened? A learner driver was driving at what seemed like a 'rolling' speed. It maintained its 'rolling speed' alongside the cam car as they approached a red light. Instead of obeying the red light signal and stopping, the learner driver did something that left us flabbergasted - he continued driving. Also, considering that the brake lights did not light up, it was certain that there was no attempt by the instructor to e-brake using the secondary brake pedal. It is not right that the learner driver bears the brunt of this blunder. As this occurred despite having an instructor present, the instructor should shoulder the bulk of this blunder. And seriously, was the instructor sleeping?! The Real Question Now it's time for the real question that we all wish to find out. So, what happens now? Since the only 'license' the learner driver possess is a piece of paper, AKA the provisional driving license, who will be penalised for beating the red light? The instructor, learner driver, or both? Please let me know in the comments what you think! Netizens' Comments Seems like a legit story HAHAHA This fella missed the whole point🤦‍♂️ It's not about the learner driver, it's about the instructor not doing his duty. That was a video pause tho, look at the cyclist in the background. ========= Be the first to get the latest road/ COE news, and get first dibs on exclusive promos and giveaways in our Telegram SGCM Community. Join us today!

Some say it is because of one's bad luck, others say it's a mere coincidence. I say it is due to stupidity. Watch how the cyclist causes this accident in this video. What Happened? The accident occurred at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1. In the dashcam video, the traffic light switched from amber to red within seconds. Despite this, a "Tour De Singapore" cyclist on a road bike decided to ignore and beat the red light. At this point, the pedestrian signal across the junction turned green, and pedestrians started to cross the road. Even as the cyclist started approaching a group of pedestrians, the cyclist made no effort in attempting any evasion manoeuvre and continued cycling straight into them. As a result, the thick-headed, errant cyclist who beat the red light collided with another cyclist cycling across the pedestrian crossing. The collision sent the errant "Tour De Singapore" cyclist and his bicycle flying. Luckily for the cyclist who got hit, he seemed fine and managed to get back on his feet instantly. What Now? Unfortunately, like all other errant cyclists out there, this cyclist will get away with it. Who in their right mind would beat a red light just before a major cross-junction? It takes lots of guts and even more stupidity to do something like this and put other road users in danger. Netizens' Comments Obviously a noob cyclist with no skills. Drivers after watching the video be like: 👁️👄👁️ Taking "fake it till you make it" to a whole new level! ======== Receive a $10 PayNow for every submission we publish on Facebook! Simply WhatsApp us ➡️https://bit.ly/3c6JERA

From a young age, we were taught to avoid "monkey see monkey do" actions by our parents, caretaker, or guardian in the hopes that we do not perform any actions without thinking about consequences. Unfortunately for these two drivers, it seems like they did not pay attention when they were young. Watch this video to find out why: What Happened? A cyclist, Transcab taxi and BMW X1 were stationary at a traffic junction, waiting for the red light to turn green. After observing how the junction was clear from traffic, the impatient cyclist moved off and beat the red light. Seeing how the cyclist proceeded, the taxi driver blindly followed suit, also beating the red light in the process. And amazingly, the BMW X1 did the same thing! The cam car can be seen 'high-beaming' the taxi to alert the taxi driver while it was moving off. But it was to no avail. The Consequence I guess it's a matter of time before the taxi and BMW X1 driver receives their 12 demerit points and $500 fine each. Thank you for contributing to building our nation! As for the cyclist, it's near impossible to identify him due to the absence of any form of identity. And judging by that, I am quite sure he'll get away scot-free. Netizens' Comments LMAO. EXACTLY. Oh wells. 🤷‍♂️ Both drivers bak chew tak stamp!! ========= Receive a $10 PayNow for every submission we publish on Facebook! Simply WhatsApp us ➡️https://bit.ly/3c6JERA

What do you do when you are rushing for time (for whatever reason), and the odds are stacked against you? Watch how this Honda Shuttle "skips" a red light by taking a shortcut: What happened? This incident took place along Corporation Road, at the junction of Yung Sheng Road. In the dashcam footage, a red Honda Shuttle is seen driving aggressively behind the cam car. Moments later, as the Honda Shuttle approaches the red traffic light, he slows down abruptly. And just when you think he is about to come to a complete stop... He decides to swerve to the nearby filter lane, perform an illegal U-Turn, and go to another filter lane to "skip" that red light (Intelligence +10). Thinking out of the box Undoubtedly, this driver possesses quick thinking and decisive skills, which are used for the wrong reasons. Like the one featured in the video, such manoeuvres should not be performed as they are purely reckless and hazardous to other road users. Exploiting a loophole? According to Chapter 276, Section 112 Part IV No. 54 of the Road Traffic Act, crossing a single continuous white line is allowed only when the road ahead is clear. Don't be mistaken, this is no loophole. What the driver doesn't realise is the fact that he did not obey traffic directions as indicated. Although it is uncertain how many offences he committed, I am pretty sure he has committed at least 1 offence from the "skip traffic light" Jutsu. Netizens' comments Yup, from the looks of it I am sure this is not his first time. Someone forgot about the 9th SAF core value - "Don't get caught" Judging by the way he drives, the sai sure at custom already. Well, what do you think of his actions? And what offence do you think he committed? --- Thinking of selling your car? sgCarMart Quotz guarantees the highest selling price for your car. We’ll even give you $100 cash if you find a better offer elsewhere! Get a free quote to find out how much your car is worth today!

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A BMW M5 was caught speeding recklessly and beating the red light along Still Road on Wednesday (June 9) night. The 39-second clip shows multiple views of the speeding vehicle from a camcar that was at the traffic junction. According to the Road Traffic Act, drivers caught speeding will be awarded demerit points and a composition fine. After watching the video, there is no doubt that the BMW had exceeded the speed limit. Drivers who are caught exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h would receive 12 to 24 demerit points, along with a mandatory prosecution in court. Additionally, beating the red light will incur a fine of up to $400 and another 12 demerit points. With the recent news of actor Gurmit Singh receiving an $800 fine for speeding, I had expected Singaporeans to be more mindful and to avoid speeding on empty roads. Netizens' reactions Honestly, the few minutes that you save on your trip is not worth the consequences that come along with it. Be it an exorbitant fine or a potentially fatal car accident, you would have wished that you didn’t speed in the first place.

Recently, I received 12 demerit points for beating a red light. Subsequently received a letter from TP to take up safe driving course which can cancel off 4 demerit points upon course completion. Has anyone tried taking the course before? Is there a test at the end of the session? Tried looking online for more info but it only says 3.5hr theory session and 50 min practical session. More info on those who are curious on this course: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/safe-driving-course-revises-rules-to-help-drivers-cut-4-demerit-9360268

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cWODLKlG3E&feature=youtu.be though the lorry driver either re-take basic theory lesson or take a color vision test

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFCu7ksmd1M Look out for the white OPC Avante.. Did anyone else noticed the cyclist at the start of the video as well?