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Road safety

Safe riding programme launched to help delivery workers navigate road risks

Grab has launched a safety riding programme for delivery workers to learn how to manoeuvre their motorcycles with loaded bags and in tight spaces, among other skills.
Grab has launched a safety riding programme for delivery workers to learn how to manoeuvre their motorcycles with loaded bags and in tight spaces, among other skills.

Strong support from MPs on tougher traffic laws; some call for even harsher penalties

The newly passed traffic laws will see heavier penalties on errant motorists.
The newly passed traffic laws will see heavier penalties on errant motorists.

Kids seen standing through GetGo car’s sunroof; firm warns of penalties for unsafe driving

The children can be seen sticking out of a GetGo car’s sunroof, with the child on the far left appearing perched on the roof of the car.
The children can be seen sticking out of a GetGo car’s sunroof, with the child on the far left appearing perched on the roof of the car.

The road to safer streets runs through trust, not just surveillance

Under the new Bill, holding a phone while the vehicle is moving is an offence, making far more public submissions actionable than before.
Under the new Bill, holding a phone while the vehicle is moving is an offence, making far more public submissions actionable than before.

Forum: Penalties for mobile phone use on the road cover motorcyclists and cyclists too

Woman injured in Sembawang accident returns to Myanmar for treatment

SCDF officers found the woman’s leg trapped between the fender and the tyre of a car.
SCDF officers found the woman’s leg trapped between the fender and the tyre of a car.

Domestic helper rescued after leg was pinned under car in Sembawang

There were more than 10 SCDF officers rescuing the domestic helper.
There were more than 10 SCDF officers rescuing the domestic helper.

Pedestrian dies after accident involving lorry in Changi Village

Videos of the aftermath circulating online show a police presence with several heavy vehicles stopped at the scene.
Videos of the aftermath circulating online show a police presence with several heavy vehicles stopped at the scene.

Forum: Removable screens on car windows can be an enforcement blind spot

Tactile tiles at pedestrian crossings to be replaced over next 4 years

Tactile paving was installed at pedestrian crossings since 2010 to guide visually impaired pedestrians.
Tactile paving was installed at pedestrian crossings since 2010 to guide visually impaired pedestrians.

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