A male cyclist pedalled into oncoming traffic on Thomson Road just as the traffic lights turned green for vehicles, forcing a driver to brake suddenly to avoid a collision. The cyclist then flashed a middle finger at the driver. The incident was captured on video and uploaded to the Facebook group Complaint Singapore.
Background
The video begins with pedestrians, including some construction workers, crossing Thomson Road at a two-stage pedestrian crossing. Once the pedestrians had finished crossing, the traffic lights turned green for vehicles, which then began to move forward. At this moment, a woman on a kick scooter and the cyclist crossed diagonally across the road’s three lanes, against oncoming traffic, causing the driver to brake abruptly.
The incident
The cyclist and the kick scooter rider had been riding on the pedestrian path before suddenly dashing onto the road. Instead of using the designated pedestrian crossing, they chose to cut across the lanes. The cyclist did not even look up as he continued across the road and flashed a middle finger at the driver.
A user who witnessed the event uploaded the video to the Facebook group Complaint Singapore, sparking discussions about road safety and cyclist behaviour. One commenter noted, “Driver deserve it…. Cyclist king of the roads,” while another expressed frustration over the dangerous manoeuvre.
Public reaction
The video has garnered significant attention, with many users expressing their outrage at the cyclist’s behaviour. “It’s reckless and endangers everyone on the road,” commented one user. Another added, “This kind of behaviour gives all cyclists a bad name.”
Related incidents
This is not an isolated incident. On September 6, 2024, another cyclist was caught on a car dash cam giving a driver the finger three times after the driver did not give way at Orchard Road. Such incidents highlight the ongoing tension between cyclists and drivers on Singapore’s roads.
Road safety concerns
The incident has reignited discussions about road safety and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules for all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians. Authorities are urged to take action to prevent such dangerous behaviour and ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
