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Avoidable deaths, excuses, selfish behaviour: Why Singapore’s road culture needs to change

Traffic deaths hit a 10-year-high in 2025, with 149 killed, compared to 141 deaths in 2016. Most of the accidents could have been avoided.
Traffic deaths hit a 10-year-high in 2025, with 149 killed, compared to 141 deaths in 2016. Most of the accidents could have been avoided.

‘I thought I’d never walk again’: Biker crushed between 2 cars in 2021 Tampines drink-driving crash

Motorcyclist Mahmud Azmani Fikri now has a metal rod in his right leg and multiple screws in his neck and shoulders.
Motorcyclist Mahmud Azmani Fikri now has a metal rod in his right leg and multiple screws in his neck and shoulders.

Motorcyclist admits performing ‘Superman stunt’ by riding in a prone position along ECP

The 20-year-old Singaporean pleaded guilty to one count of riding the motorcycle in a dangerous manner.
The 20-year-old Singaporean pleaded guilty to one count of riding the motorcycle in a dangerous manner.

Jail for elderly drink driver who hit taxi, grievously injuring cab passenger

On April 16, Tay Kok Khiang pleaded guilty to drink driving and careless driving causing grievous hurt.
On April 16, Tay Kok Khiang pleaded guilty to drink driving and careless driving causing grievous hurt.

Five people, including 4-year-old, taken to hospital after Ang Mo Kio accident involving taxi

In a photo of the aftermath of the accident, it appears that the taxi had collided with the road divider railing.
In a photo of the aftermath of the accident, it appears that the taxi had collided with the road divider railing.

10 motorcyclists caught for riding without licences, insurance in Woodlands

More than 300 riders were stopped for checks during the enforcement operation along Admiralty Road West on March 31.
More than 300 riders were stopped for checks during the enforcement operation along Admiralty Road West on March 31.

18 motorists caught for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint in 3-day operation

External facade of the Woodlands checkpoint, photographed on Oct 12, 2025.
External facade of the Woodlands checkpoint, photographed on Oct 12, 2025.

Fatal Chinatown accident: Driver to be charged on April 8 over death of 6-year-old girl

The police were alerted to the accident on Feb 6 at around 11.50am along Spring Street, near Buddha Tooth Relic Temple.
The police were alerted to the accident on Feb 6 at around 11.50am along Spring Street, near Buddha Tooth Relic Temple.

Jail for driver who stepped on accelerator by mistake, hitting pedestrians at Nex taxi stand

A video uploaded on social media showed a car knocking into two women and a boy at a taxi stand.
A video uploaded on social media showed a car knocking into two women and a boy at a taxi stand.

Experts call for dedicated Malaysian court to handle surging numbers of road accident cases

Senior lawyer Kitson Foong said the challenge with road accident cases is not the complexity but the sheer volume of cases.
Senior lawyer Kitson Foong said the challenge with road accident cases is not the complexity but the sheer volume of cases.

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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.