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Road safety

Accidents involving cyclists surge to 4-year high with over 770 cases in 2025 as road safety worsens

Errant on-road cyclists previously caught in joint operations by the Traffic Police and Land Transport Authority in 2024.
Errant on-road cyclists previously caught in joint operations by the Traffic Police and Land Transport Authority in 2024.

As bicycle accidents hit 4-year high, cyclists call for more mutual respect from peers, road users

With Singapore’s roads becoming more dangerous in recent years, cyclists have become increasingly at risk.
With Singapore’s roads becoming more dangerous in recent years, cyclists have become increasingly at risk.

Explainer: What we know about the door handles that triggered China’s record auto recall

Invisible door handles, a design popularised by Tesla, are designed to sit flush against the car’s body for a minimalist look.
Invisible door handles, a design popularised by Tesla, are designed to sit flush against the car’s body for a minimalist look.

Tesla and others begin record vehicle recall in China

The vehicle recall remedies range from software updates to warning labels and improved markings around door handles.
The vehicle recall remedies range from software updates to warning labels and improved markings around door handles.

New AI-powered system to help detect motorists flouting traffic rules like driving in bus lanes

Visitors at the SBST driving simulator booth at the LTA Annual Public Safety & Security Awards and Bus Safety Roadshow on Aug 21.
Visitors at the SBST driving simulator booth at the LTA Annual Public Safety & Security Awards and Bus Safety Roadshow on Aug 21.

Torque Shop

Do a pre-purchase inspection before buying a used car

An in-depth pre-purchase inspection can include looking at the engine’s internals to know if it is in good condition.
An in-depth pre-purchase inspection can include looking at the engine’s internals to know if it is in good condition.

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.

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