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Road safety

Forum: Review road signs, enforcement practices for school zones

Forum: Attitude of drivers elsewhere is different from that of drivers here

Forum: Safety and practical considerations determine use of shared bus lanes and road shoulders

Seoul subway to ban e-scooters, large lithium batteries from July 1

A woman walks past electric kickboards parked on a street in central Seoul on July 23, 2020. South Korea's economy recorded its worst performance in more than 20 years in the second quarter, the central bank said on July 23, as the coronavirus pandemic hammered its exports. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
A woman walks past electric kickboards parked on a street in central Seoul on July 23, 2020. South Korea's economy recorded its worst performance in more than 20 years in the second quarter, the central bank said on July 23, as the coronavirus pandemic hammered its exports. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)

Multitasking on the road isn’t a good thing

The Traffic Police Annual Road Traffic Situation report released earlier in 2026 reported a 10-year high of 149 fatalities in 2025.
The Traffic Police Annual Road Traffic Situation report released earlier in 2026 reported a 10-year high of 149 fatalities in 2025.

Over 10 taken to hospital after school bus, vehicles collide in Osaka

The school bus, a bike and passenger cars were involved in the accident at an intersection in Kawachinagano at around 6.20pm local time.
The school bus, a bike and passenger cars were involved in the accident at an intersection in Kawachinagano at around 6.20pm local time.

Motorcyclist, pillion rider killed in accident in Yio Chu Kang

The pair were pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.
The pair were pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.

Lorry driver who saved 21 bus passengers honoured at Malaysian Parliament

Transport minister Anthony Loke (middle) presented a mock cheque of RM10,000 (S$3,120) to lorry driver Wong Tuck Meng (second from right).
Transport minister Anthony Loke (middle) presented a mock cheque of RM10,000 (S$3,120) to lorry driver Wong Tuck Meng (second from right).

Emergency doctor warns of risk to road users amid reports of accidents involving drug abuse

Several reported traffic accidents in the last 16 months have been found to involve the use of drugs, including an incident in Punggol on May 13, 2025.
Several reported traffic accidents in the last 16 months have been found to involve the use of drugs, including an incident in Punggol on May 13, 2025.

Forum: Make better use of bus lanes and road shoulders to improve motorcycle safety

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.