An elderly cyclist who beat the red light in River Valley and cycled against the flow of traffic has left netizens aghast, with many worried for his safety and others calling for him to be punished.
Footage of the incident was posted on Nov 7 by TikTok user @class2brider, who was seemingly waiting for the traffic light to turn green before turning right.
Based on the surroundings, the incident appears to have occurred at the junction of River Valley Road and Clemenceau Avenue, near UE Square.
After several vehicles finish making a right turn from the perpendicular road, the elderly rider, who is not wearing a helmet, propels his bicycle forward with his left foot. The traffic light was red at this point.
However, as he starts to pedal, the man finds himself in an awkward position, as the traffic light on the opposite side of the road turns green.
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Seemingly trying to avoid cars in the opposite direction that were turning right, the elderly man veers to his right, ending up on the opposite side of the road, where traffic is travelling in the other direction.
Sensing the precarious situation he is in, the man tries to manoeuvre himself to the other side of the road, but is unable to do so given the heavy flow of traffic.
He finally gets to the other side of the road when one of the vehicles stops and gives way to him.
An in-screen caption says. “Uncle be like: ‘Red light does not apply to me.” Followed by, “I am king of the road.”
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