Cycling without rules - or protection - in Singapore

The Straits Times; Published on Aug 01, 2012
Cycling without rules - or protection - in Singapore 
THE column ("True kings of the road"; July 15) may reinforce the stereotype of unruly cyclist who obeys no road rules.

Pedestrian fined for causing hurt to cyclist

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Jun 13, 2011
Pedestrian fined for causing hurt to cyclist
By Elena Chong
A teenager, who stepped onto the road without looking and caused a cyclist to crash into her and die, was fined $1,500 yesterday.

Disturbing driving practice

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May 27, 2011
Disturbing driving practice
I HAVE noticed lately a very disturbing practice by motorists whenever I cross a traffic junction.
When the lights show that the pedestrians have the right of way, cars tend to continue on their way even when there are pedestrians walking across the road.

China's road accidents take a murderous turn

The Straits Times: Published on May 10, 2011
China's road accidents take a murderous turn
String of cases where drivers try to kill their victims after hitting them
By Ho Ai Li
BEIJING - WHEN 21-year-old Chongqing native Tian Houbo hit a female beggar while driving home from work last December, he simply drove on.

Saved again by SCDF paramedics

Saved again by SCDF paramedics
Letter from Gerald Yong 05:05 AM Mar 26, 2011
I am proud to have witnessed the Singapore Civil Defence Force grow from strength to strength. I wish to pay my compliments especially to the paramedics.