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Road safety

Taxi driver taken to hospital after accident with another cab at Jewel Changi Airport

The accident involving two ComfortDelGro taxis happened around midnight on June 12.
The accident involving two ComfortDelGro taxis happened around midnight on June 12.

Forum: ​Redesigning roads ​can make it easier to practise safer behaviour

‘I’m not afraid of anything at this age’: Elderly jaywalkers risk their lives for convenience

An elderly man jaywalking at Serangoon Avenue 3 on May 20, 2026. In 2025, 247 traffic accidents involved the elderly.
An elderly man jaywalking at Serangoon Avenue 3 on May 20, 2026. In 2025, 247 traffic accidents involved the elderly.

Torque Shop

Modern cars rarely need suspension enhancements

Modern cars are far less susceptible to pronounced body sway than the cars of the 1970s and 1980s.
Modern cars are far less susceptible to pronounced body sway than the cars of the 1970s and 1980s.

Forum: Lower speed limits are safer for everyone

18-month-old among five taken to hospital after accident between taxi, car near Gardens by the Bay

The collision happened at the junction of Marina Gardens Drive and Marina South Avenue on June 1.
The collision happened at the junction of Marina Gardens Drive and Marina South Avenue on June 1.

Forum: If you’re unhappy and you know it, sound the horn

Singaporean motorcyclist dies after being hit by lorry along Malaysia’s North-South Expressway

The motorcycle ridden by the 20-year-old Singaporean after it was struck by a lorry on the North-South Expressway.
The motorcycle ridden by the 20-year-old Singaporean after it was struck by a lorry on the North-South Expressway.

8 heavy vehicle drivers to be charged over speeding offences

Traffic police have investigated and taken enforcement action against owners of 67 vehicles for speed limiter-related offences since Jan 1.
Traffic police have investigated and taken enforcement action against owners of 67 vehicles for speed limiter-related offences since Jan 1.

Teen who allegedly drove at 174kmh on ECP, against traffic on other roads, to be charged

The car the teen was driving was later found to have been deregistered, and had a fake number plate.
The car the teen was driving was later found to have been deregistered, and had a fake number plate.

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