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Errant cyclists and unsafe riding behaviour is in the spotlight again after a group of cyclists was caught on dashcam footage riding through at least two red lights in Pasir Ris on Sunday (July 5).<\/p>\n
Footage of the incident posted by TikTok user Zan M shows a group of at least seven cyclists riding along Pasir Ris Drive 3 at about 9.30am.<\/p>\n
They were first spotted running a red light at the junction outside Pasir Ris Bus Interchange, where pedestrians were crossing with the lights in their favour.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, two buses waiting to make a right turn had to make a narrower turn to keep a safe distance from the group.<\/p>\n
Moments later, the same group is seen again running a red light outside Pasir Ris Park.<\/p>\n
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Social media users were up in arms over the latest incident, with several calling for enforcement actions to be stepped up.<\/p>\n
“Cyclists are supposed to follow traffic rules,” said one user Cosmo Chen.<\/p>\n
Another user, BraderLove3704, pointed out that if an accident had happened, motorists involved will be penalised: “Cyclists are road users too. They have to observe road safety rules. Hope the relevant authorities can take action on these errant riders with stiffer fine.”<\/p>\n
“Green they Go. Red, they also go, no stopping. Accident? Blame others,” commented user Sea Charter.<\/p>\n
Under the Active Mobility Act, cyclists are required to obey all traffic signals. They are also required to keep to a maximum length of five bicycles when riding in groups, which means a maximum of five cyclists riding in a single file, or 10 cyclists riding two abreast.<\/p>\n
They should also not squeeze between the kerb and a bus that has stopped at a bus stop, or a turning vehicle and a kerb.<\/p>\n
Those caught running a red light while riding can be fined $150 for their first offence, while those who fail to ride in an orderly manner can be fined up to $1,000, jailed for up to three months, or both.<\/p>\n
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