Forum: Tougher enforcement welcome as roads are becoming treacherous

I welcome the measures detailed in the article “Demerit points and composition sums for speeding offences to increase from Jan 1, 2026” (Feb 15). Every time I get behind the wheel, I brace myself not just for the usual congestion but for the chaos that unfolds from reckless drivers.

Speeding is an obvious danger, but what truly makes our roads treacherous is the unchecked culture of lane hogging, queue-cutting, and aggressive driving.

This is especially evident on roads leading to the immigration checkpoints. The worst offenders are those who habitually weave dangerously between lanes, cutting queues at high speed and forcing others to brake abruptly.

It’s not just the act of queue-jumping that’s infuriating – it’s the sheer recklessness with which they execute it. These drivers, some suspected to be pirate taxis, operate in packs, one cutting in forcefully while others tailgate their way in, exploiting every gap with zero regard for safety.

I was a victim of it. A foreign-registered passenger van driver, in his impatience, ignored double white lines, drove into my lane at high speed and forced a collision.

The blistering heat, inconsiderate road users, and tight schedules turn our streets into pressure cookers, and we are left to fend for ourselves. I do my best to stay composed, but it is disheartening to see bad behaviour go unchecked.

Beyond tougher enforcement, the police presence must be felt. The Traffic Police should not be an occasional sight – they should be seen consistently.

And as for the rest of us drivers? We can do better. If we can’t be the change, the roads will grow only more dangerous, and the price we pay could be far worse than mere inconvenience.

Benjamin Chiang