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    How the Traffic Police use six types of cameras to detect errant motorists
    From the speed laser cameras used to track speeding vehicles from afar to the radar speed cameras installed in all expressway patrol cars, here’s how the Traffic Police’s enforcement cameras work.

    A Traffic Police officer uses a police speed laser camera to track and identify speeding vehicles on an expressway from an overhead bridge on Feb 22, 2024. (Photo: CNA/Eugene Goh)
     
    SINGAPORE: Ever wondered how the Traffic Police (TP) identify motorists who are speeding on the roads? 
    They do so using six types of enforcement cameras – both static and mobile – which are deployed across the country.
    These traffic enforcement cameras are aimed at deterring potential errant motorists from flouting traffic rules and ensuring that those who are driving or riding are doing so within speed limits and not running red lights.
    They also act as the Traffic Police’s “eyes” and help them to take errant motorists to task, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in a media release on Friday (Feb 23).
    The enforcement cameras can be found at more than 320 locations, which are published on the SPF website.
    The cameras are painted in bright orange and white strips to make them more visible to motorists, said the police. Warning signs with speed limits are also placed before traffic camera enforcement zones. 
    “By being transparent about the locations of these enforcement cameras and implementing measures to alert motorists of such enforcement zones, TP aims to warn and deter motorists from committing traffic offences, ensuring safer roads for all,” said SPF. 
    The police’s latest annual traffic situation report released earlier this week noted a decrease in violations detected by traffic enforcement cameras in 2023.
    Meanwhile, the number of speeding violations detected by other police enforcement operations increased by 22 per cent from 52,016 cases to 63,468.
    “This suggests that motorists choose to speed at locations where they think there is no enforcement presence,” said SPF. 
    “This disregard of traffic rules when there are no enforcement cameras is a concern. Every violation or accident is one too many as it could potentially lead to a loss of life.”
    To combat this, the Traffic Police will “dynamically” activate and deploy the speed enforcement function in red-light cameras, prioritising locations that are accident-prone and violation-prone to improve driver behaviour, the police added.
    Red-light cameras, which are deployed at selected road junctions, are used to detect vehicles that commit red-light running offences. As of last December, a total of 252 red-light cameras were deployed across the country, said the police.

    A red-light camera deployed along Jurong West Street 61 on Feb 22, 2024. It is used to detect vehicles that commit red-light running offences. (Photo: CNA/Eugene Goh)
    WHAT ARE THE CAMERA TYPES AND HOW DO THEY WORK?
    On Thursday, members of the media got a first-hand look at how two of the six types of enforcement cameras function – the police speed laser camera and the police radar speed camera.
    Police speed laser cameras are used for ad hoc anti-speeding operations. According to SPF’s website, these cameras – which are physically manned by the Traffic Police – can be deployed at 57 locations across Singapore.
    Standing on an overhead bridge, a Traffic Police officer was seen manoeuvring a police speed laser camera to track and identify speeding vehicles from afar through recorded photos and videos. 
    The cameras are equipped with infrared detection capabilities, which allows them to be used in the dark.

    A Traffic Police officer uses a police speed laser camera to track and identify speeding vehicles on an expressway from an overhead bridge on Feb 22, 2024. (Photo: CNA/Eugene Goh)
    Police radar speed cameras, on the other hand, are installed on the dashboards of all the Traffic Police’s expressway patrol cars. 
    The cameras allow officers to record videos of speeding vehicles while patrolling. 
    Joining officers on one such patrol, this reporter saw that a police radar speed camera was able to pick up the speed of vehicles in front of their patrol car while it was travelling on a stretch of road with a speed limit of 70kmh.
    The speeds of vehicles that were within the limit were indicated in green while those nearing or exceeding it were highlighted in yellow and red respectively. 

    A police radar speed camera is seen in a Traffic Police expressway patrol car on Feb 22, 2024. The number on the bottom left corner of the screen indicates the speed of the vehicle being tracked by the camera. (Photo: CNA/Eugene Goh)
    Other speed cameras that the Traffic Police use include average speed cameras, fixed speed cameras and mobile speed camera. 
    The average speed cameras allow for speed enforcement over what is known as an average speed enforcement zone. 
    These cameras detect the speed of a vehicle as it enters and leaves the zone and compute the corresponding average speed. 
    The average speed will determine if a vehicle has committed a speeding offence, said the police. These cameras have been in operation along Tanah Merah Coast Road since December 2018.
    Meanwhile, fixed speed cameras can identify speeding vehicles from afar. Mobile speed cameras transmit images of speed violations wirelessly back to the Traffic Police for processing. 
    The mobile speed cameras are flexible in deployment and can be redeployed to another speeding-prone location at “short notice”, the police said. 

    Average speed cameras deployed at Tanah Merah Coast Road. (File photo: Singapore Police Force)

    Mobile speed cameras transmit images of speed violations wirelessly back to the Traffic Police for processing. (File photo: TODAY/Robin Choo) “(Enforcement) cameras play a vital role in TP’s enforcement strategy, reducing the number of violations at accident-prone areas where motorists are aware of their presence,” said SPF.
    “TP will not hesitate to take stern enforcement actions against those who persist in their egregious road behaviours.”
    Article Credits: CNA
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    SBF
    S’pore car mobbed at Second Link after allegedly hitting motorcycle while using lorry lane
     

    A group of motorcyclists was caught on video surrounding a Singapore-registered car and berating its driver in the middle of the road at the Second Link land crossing.
     

    Image via SGRV
     
      According to Shin Min Daily News, who interviewed a witness and the car owner, the car had allegedly used the lorry lane to “cut queue” and almost nudged a motorcyclist and his pregnant wife riding pillion onto the path of an oncoming heavy vehicle.
     
    What video showed
     
    The incident occurred at around 6:30pm on Jan. 5, 2024, at the Second Link towards Johor, Malaysia.
    In the video uploaded to the SG Roads Vigilante Facebook page, numerous motorcyclists could be seen surrounding a Singapore-registered car.
    The driver remained in his vehicle while communicating with the motorcyclists through his driver-side window.
     
     

    Image via SGRV
     
    As seen in the video, the exchange was punctuated with shouting in Chinese and profanities in dialect.
    The motorcyclists repeatedly claimed the driver “tried to kill someone” and kept asking him to get out of the car.
     

    Image via SGRV
     
    During the course of the video, honking by other vehicles was constantly heard as other road users tried to make their way around the commotion.
    The standoff reportedly lasted an hour before police arrived and brought both parties away.
     

    Image via SGRV
     
     
    Motorcyclist angry as he & pregnant wife were almost ran over
     
    A witness, a 27-year-old customer service officer by the surname of Huang, told Shin Min that the car blocked the path of the motorcyclist by being on the lane meant for lorries.
    Huang said the motorcyclist knocked on the car's door, but the driver suddenly changed direction and almost knocked the motorcyclist down.
    Huang claimed the motorcycle was knocked over and almost run over by a passing lorry.
     

    Image via SGRV
     
    He said the motorcyclist was agitated because he had his pregnant wife riding pillion, and she had abrasions on her leg due to the accident.
    Huang said he was nearby, heard what happened, also became angry, and decided to confront the driver together with the motorcyclist.
     
    Car driver used lorry lane as wife not feeling well
     
    The car driver, Li, a 35-year-old self-employed man, told Shin Min his side of the story.
    He said his wife, who was in the car, was feeling unwell, so he drove on the lorry lane to hopefully clear the customs quicker.
    Li claimed he heard a banging sound from his car’s rear left window and was shocked.
    However, he also claimed that he never turned his car, nor did he try to run anyone over, and did not feel any impact.
    He said he had no idea why the motorcycle fell over.
    Li said the agitated motorcyclist then instigated other motorcyclists to confront him.
    “My necklace was torn off,” he claimed. “They also scratched my chest and smashed my windscreen.”
     
    Dispute settled with RM200
     
    According to Li, he negotiated a settlement with the motorcyclist at the Malaysian checkpoint and paid him RM200 (around S$57).
    He claimed that he was the “real victim” as after the video was uploaded online, he started receiving threats.
    “Now I can only hide in my house,” he claimed. “It’s very agonising for me mentally.”
    Top image via SGRV
    Article Credits: mothership.sg
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    SBF
    Like dodging downpours? Find out how to ride your motorcycle in rain
     
     
    The latest rubber offers incredible wet weather grip, but we often wonder whether it helps to be a bit obsessive about riding a bike. Obsessive people think about every detail, and test the smallest little things to see if they make an improvement. Nowhere is that mindset more useful than when the wind is howling and it’s pouring with rain.
    The critical problem with rain riding isn’t tyre grip or smooth throttle response. It’s being able to see where you’re going, and concentrate. Being dazzled by oncoming traffic in the dark, or making a poorly-timed overtake because you’re freezing your tail off – these things are far more problematic than a slippery road.
    Look after your visor
    Clear vision is even more important in heavy rain. This is doubly important as rainwater also tends to cling to a mucky visor, further reducing what you can see.

    Use an anti-fog device such as a Pinlock on your visor to prevent it steaming up, and try to avoid opening your visor, as once rain gets on the inside it can be very hard to clear.
    How far should I be from the vehicle in front?
    You need to double your braking distance in heavy rain for two reasons. Firstly because you physically can’t stop as quickly as in the dry and, secondly because your visibility is impaired, which will give you less time to react.
    Which lane is safest when it’s wet?
    Generally speaking, on dual carriageways and motorways the inside lane holds the most water. This is because trucks often create two ‘gutters’ – deeper channels of water where the lorry wheels run. Beware, especially when moving back into this lane.
    Danger lurks in dips
    Dips or undulations in the road will hold water. One classic location is where a road passes through a tunnel under a larger road.

    Take particular care in autumn as leaves can block drains causing flooding.
    How do I ride a motorbike in deep water?
    With extreme caution. Are there any obstructions you can’t see? Do you know for certain how deep it is? If you decide to enter, do so slowly and try to avoid braking.
    Get the right motorcycle tyres for riding in the rain
    Over the years tyre development means the level of grip in cold and wet conditions has improved vastly.
    Even so, sport or trackday tyres aren’t going to work as well as all-purpose/touring tyres in the wet. If you intend to ride throughout winter choose the correct rubber. The difference between a trackday tyre and a winter tyre in the wet is huge.
    Tyre pressure is vital too; the grooves in the tyre won’t work correctly in the wet if the pressure is too high or too low.
    Do I need electronic aids on my motorbike?
    From 2016 when Euro4 regulations came into effect, it became a legal requirement to have anti-lock braking systems (ABS) installed on all new bikes over 125cc capacity, and for bikes of any size you also now need either ABS or a linked braking system.
    If you’re lucky enough to have rider aids on your older bike, use them. Turn up the traction control, turn down the power and make sure the ABS is activated. All too often we forget about rider aids or just don’t bother. If applicable, also adjust the suspension as some bikes have a wet mode which makes the suspension softer.
    How do I brake in the wet on a motorcycle?
    Like most other things in life, braking in the wet is straightforward if you plan ahead.
    The first part of the plan is to practice applying the brakes on a traffic-free stretch of road with a consistent road surface.
    Start out slowly, focussing on the front brake and building up the lever pressure gradually so that you get more and more of a feel for the power of your brakes and the feel of the tyre on the road.
    When a tyre is getting close to skidding it loses speed rapidly before lock up.

    If you are focussed on your braking you’ll feel it in your hands and all you’ve got to do is release lever pressure and the tyre will speed up and you’ll continue to slow down in control.
    And the great thing about the wet is that although the ultimate limit is earlier, the zone when it starts to break away is wider so you’ve got more time to react.
    But that doesn’t mean you can ride up close to other vehicles because the fact is they can stop harder than you can and if you don’t leave plenty of room ahead you could be picking your bike up off the floor, so make sure you plan to have plenty of distance between you and other vehicles.
    Be smoother too, as sudden changes of input will unsettle your bike and make it harder for you to keep that vital feel for what’s happening under your backside.
    When you are braking more smoothly and gently in the wet that will bring your rear brake into play more as there’s less weight transfer, so get a feel for that too, making sure the pedal is positioned just under the sole of your boot. 
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    How to ride your motorcycle on a trackday in the rain
    Don’t let rain wreck your trackday! Here are some tips to help make you a wet circuit master, from MCN’s very own Chief Road Tester, racing and track driving specialist, Michael Neeves.
    Be an old smoothie
    Rain doesn’t need to spoil your trackday but the key to safe riding in the wet is being smooth on the controls and shifting your weight around. Concentrate on the straights; braking and accelerating hard when upright, and taking it steady in the corners.
    Be progressive on the brakes
    Gently release the throttle and wait for the weight to transfer to the front tyre before braking. Squeeze the front brake lever lightly at first, to get the front tyre dug in, then progressively harder, feeling for grip. Finish braking before tipping-in. Blip the throttle on down-changes to reduce engine braking.
    V-shape cornering 
    Do your turning off the brakes and with a neutral throttle to give the front tyre the best chance of gripping. To stabilise the bike, and give you one less to think about on the way in, hang-off way before the braking zone so you’re in the correct position before the turn. Keep the bike as upright as possible into, through and out of the corner, taking pointy V-shaped lines.

    Wide, swooping arcs means leaning on the front tyre’s tiny contact patch which is risky.
    Note the slippy zones
    Remember where the slippery bits of track are and mentally log them for the next lap. You might have to ride off-line to avoid the smoothed-out tarmac of an apex, and you should always accelerate gently out of an off-cambered corner. Avoid painted kerbs like the plague and watch out for painted grid spots.
    Give it a spin
    Build confidence by deliberately making the rear wheel spin in a straight line on a long, un-cambered piece of track. You’ll be surprised by how much it actually takes to get the rear to break traction.  
    Stay on the fat rubber
    Hang-off to reduce your lean angle and gently pick up the throttle to get the weight transferred to the rear tyre. Only accelerate hard when the bike is completely upright. 
    What tyres?
    Sports touring rubber is the most suitable in the wet – sticky trackday tyres simply won’t work.
    Keep the heat on
    You could use tyre warmers on wets (on a low heat setting) to make them pliable, but as soon as you take them off they’ll quickly lose heat as you go from the paddock to the track.

    It’s better to start cold and gradually build speed, adding heat, grip, and confidence as you go.
    Article Credits: MCN
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    Man rides custom-built pink 'Mini Bullet' on Delhi roads, calls it Pinki!!
     
    A video has gone viral on the internet showing a pink-coloured custom-built miniature motorcycle riding on the streets of Delhi, garnering interest from not only netizens but also turning heads out on the road. The owner of the custom motorcycle has named it 'Pinki', signifying the pink body colour of the bike including the alloy wheels.
    The 'Mini Bullet' features a single-seat, bobber-like setup with an offset monoshock at the rear and telescopic forks at the front. The retro theme of the bike is obvious with its circular headlamp and round turn indicators, with a teardrop shaped fuel tank. While the specs or dimensions of the motorcycle aren't available, it is far smaller than a regular motorcycle.    
     
    The motorcycle has been built by Delhi-based 'NCR Motorcycles', owned by the person seen riding it. The modifier claims that he has built this motorcycle for his daughter and is actually based on a 2013 Honda Activa scooter rather than a motorcycle. 'Pinki' uses Activa's 110 cc single-cylinder engine and chassis, with the latter having slightly modified.
    The fuel tank has been taken from a Royal Enfield motorcycle, but is of course shortened a bit. The front suspension is taken from a Honda Aviator along with the front disc, while the handlebar is said to be from Royal Enfield Classic 350. A host of parts have also been custom made like the mudguard, frame, and so on.  
    What do you think about this custom-built 'Mini Bullet'? Let us know in the comments down below.
     
    Article Credits: TOI
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    COE premiums fall across the board; Cat B down by S$40,000
     

    Vehicles are seen on a busy road in Geylang, Singapore. (File photo: CNA/Jeremy Long)
    SINGAPORE: Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums closed lower in all categories in the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday (Nov 8), with Category B premiums dropping by S$40,000 (US$29,500).
    Premiums for all car categories hit new highs in the last bidding exercise, however, premiums for Category B – for larger and more powerful cars – dropped by 26.7 per cent to S$110,001 from S$150,001.
    Open Category COEs, which can be used for any vehicle type but end up being used mainly for large cars, also saw a significant drop, with premiums falling by 20.9 per cent to S$125,011 from S$158,004.
    For Category A cars, or those 1,600cc and below with horsepower not exceeding 130bhp, premiums closed at S$95,689, down from S$106,000 in the last exercise.
    COEs for commercial vehicles, which include goods vehicles and buses, fell to S$78,001 from S$84,790 in the previous bidding exercise.
    Motorcycle premiums closed at S$10,889, down from S$11,201 in the last exercise.
    A total of 3,133 bids were received, with a quota of 2,411 COEs available.
    The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced last week that the COE quota for the November 2023 to January 2024 quarter would be increased further.
    An additional 1,614 Category A, B and C COEs were reallocated, on top of the 1,895 reallocated COEs announced last month.
    This brought the total supply of COEs for the quarter to 14,388.
    Analysts said the sharp drop in COE premiums was due to short notice of the additional quota, with the market unable to react in time.
    However, they cautioned that the drop is likely a short-term outcome, with more buyers now expected to flock to showrooms because of the lower prices.
    “As a result of this sharp drop in COE premiums, the car dealer market will start adjusting their package prices downwards. We're likely going to see more orders being made because of this,” Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) Associate Professor of Economics Walter Theseira told CNA938.
    “I think COE prices will likely be volatile for a while – perhaps for the next couple of rounds. As the market adjusts, this drop may not be sustained.”

    Article Credits: CNA
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    SBF
    More riders holding on to their motorcycles as COE premiums stay high

    SINGAPORE – More motorcycle riders are holding on to their ageing bikes, as new ones become increasingly expensive due to high certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums.
    In the first eight months of 2023, 2,448 motorcycles had their COEs revalidated for 10 years. This already exceeds the 2,262 renewals made in the whole of 2022, up from 1,954 in 2021.
      For five-year renewals, the figure of 2,596 for the same period is also closing in on the 2022 total of 2,992 such renewals.
    The increase in COE renewals comes as new motorcycles become increasingly expensive to buy or rent. Those who own motorcycles are also less willing to sell them, based on the number of ownership transfers recorded.
      In 2023, motorcycle owners paid between $9,651 and $12,096 to renew their motorcycle COE for 10 years, higher than the $7,500 to $9,355 range in 2021.
    Motorcycle COE premiums soared in 2022, hitting a record of $13,189 in November that year. This pushed up the price of renewals, which is derived from the three-month average COE price.
    At the end of 2022, there were 10,137 motorcycles due to reach their 10th year in 2023. This will be when owners can decide whether to deregister their vehicles, or revalidate the COE for either five or 10 years.
      According to Land Transport Authority (LTA) data, proportionately more smaller motorcycles had their COEs renewed in 2023 than in the past two years.
    This refers to motorcycles with an engine capacity of up to 400cc, which include motorcycles that tend to be used for basic transport and food delivery services.
    There were 3,798 motorcycles with engines of up to 400cc that had their COEs renewed in the first eight months of 2023.
    This surpassed the 2,823 renewals in 2021, and is likely to at least match the 3,919 renewals seen in the whole of 2022.
    Five-year extensions are more popular for such motorcycles as owners pay half the cost to renew a COE for 10 years.
    However, the COE cannot be extended further unlike those that are renewed for 10 years.
      In the first eight months of 2023, the number of five-year renewals for smaller motorcycles was more than double that of 10-year renewals.
    The situation is reversed for motorcycles with engines larger than 400cc – 1,110 such motorcycles had their COEs renewed for 10 years, compared with just 136 that had the five-year option.
    Owners have one month to renew their COE after it expires, subject to late renewal fees.
    The most current available data on revalidation is up to August.
     
    It is also possible to revalidate a COE before it expires, forfeiting its remaining value.
    Unlike with cars, motorcycles do not get rebates on taxes paid when they are deregistered before the end of their 10th year.
    This means owners who keep their motorcycles on the road for the entire 10 years will not be forfeiting any scrap value.
    Based on published data from LTA, in September, a new Yamaha Nmax 155, without COE, cost $4,191. Registering one will cost around $15,000, after the COE price is included.
    An owner is thus more likely to renew the COE for his existing motorcycle, if it is still in working condition, than buy a new one.
    Article Credits: asia1.topnews.media
     
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    SBF
    4 teens, aged 17-19, arrested for stealing motorcycle in Pasir Ris, linked to another case
     

    The police have arrested four teenagers, aged between 17 and 19, for their suspected involvement in two cases of theft of motorcycles.
    The police received a report from a victim on Oct. 22 at about 8:40am, stating that his motorcycle parked at a car park along Pasir Ris Central was purportedly stolen.
    Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the four teenagers and arrested them on Oct. 24.
    Preliminary investigations also revealed that the teenagers were allegedly involved in another case of theft of motorcycle.
    The stolen motorcycles were subsequently recovered.
    Three of the four teenagers were charged in court on Oct. 26 with the offence of theft of a motor vehicle.
    The offence carries a jail term of up to seven years and a fine.
    Police investigations are ongoing for the remaining 17-year-old teenager.
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    SBF
    Johor Gets S$48M Budget To Ease Causeway Congestion, Includes New Walkway & M-Bike Lanes

    Johor plans upgrades to address congestion at Causeway
    According to Channel NewsAsia (CNA), Johor will receive RM168.7 million (S$48.6 million) to introduce measures that will ease congestion for travellers entering and leaving Malaysia.
    The four measures will be in three different projects, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.
      In addition, Immigration Department officers on land duty will receive incentives. Malaysia has allocated RM7.93 million (S$2.2 million) a year for these incentives.
    The upgrades include the construction of 77 automated border control systems or M-Bike lanes for a total cost of RM61.7 million (S$17.8 million).
    The Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex at the Sultan Iskandar Building will have 44 such lanes.
      Meanwhile, the Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB) of the Second Link Crossing in Iskandar Puteri will have 33.
    Furthermore, there are plans to build halls, upgrades and carry out new projects at KSAB, amounting to RM106.9 million (S$30.8 million).
    The construction of a covered pedestrian walkway along the Causeway is reportedly also in the works.
      Number of travellers expected to return to pre-pandemic figures
    Datuk Seri Fadillah said that the incentives for Immigration Department officers is in line with the Madani Malaysia framework, reported Malay Mail.
      In addition, there will be further discussion to extend them further to Immigration Department officers in Sabah and Sarawak.
    Source: Malay Mail
    Explaining the reason for the upgrades, Datuk Seri Fadillah noted the expected increase in travellers entering the country via the Malaysia-Singapore land crossings. He estimated the increase to be at a rate of 15% yearly. By 2025, the figure could stand at 157 million travellers.
    As of last month, 98 million travellers reportedly crossed the Malaysia-Singapore crossings.
    Datuk Seri Fadillah said that this number will be expected to return to pre-Covid 19 figures, increasing to about 136 million by the end of this year.
    Article credits: mustsharenews
     
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    SBF
    Teen In China Sells Inherited House At Half The Price To Buy Motorcycle
    The court expressed surprise at Xiaohua's childish behaviour, but his mother insisted it was an unfair trade.
    The deal was cancelled after the teen's family moved court. A teenager in China sold a property he inherited worth 1 million yuan ($139,000) as half price to buy a motorcycle, a report in South China Morning Post (SCMP) said. However, a legal action by the family of 18-year-old cancelled the sale. The incident took place in Henan province in central China and came to limelight after the matter was brought before a court, the outlet further said. The court examined the papers of the deal between the teen, nicknamed Xiaohua, and two property dealers and found it unfair.
    The teenager decided to sell the property he inherited from his grandfather after his parents refused to buy him a motorcycle. He did not inform the parents and approached the property agents.
    The 18-year-old agreed to sell it for $72,000, and the property agent further sold it to another agent for a profit, the SCMP report said.
    When Xiaohua's mother learned about the deal, she approached the property agents and requested them to cancel the deal. But when they refused, the parents took the legal route.
    The court expressed surprise at Xiaohua's childish behaviour, but his mother insisted it was an unfair trade.
    The judge then examined the sale deed and listened to the conversation between the teenager and the property agents. It arrived at the conclusion that the teenager was unaware of the property's market value and that the property agent duped him to sell it at much lower price.
    "Xiaowu (the name of the property dealer) took advantage of Xiaohua," the judge said, as per SCMP report.
    Post a commentThe court overturned the deal, and awarded the ownership of the property to Xiaohua.
    Article Credits: NDTV
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    SBF
    Motorcycle rider who rammed into JPJ roadblock in PD, injuring officer, pleads guilty in court – RM5k fine

    The motorcycle rider who attempted to ride through a JPJ roadblock and rammed into an officer, injuring him, has pleaded guilty at the Port Dickson magistrate court. He has been handed a RM5,000 fine by the court, TV3 reported.
    The video of the incident, which went viral, showed a motorcyclist attempting to evade a JPJ roadblock, swerving and hitting an officer in the process. Both fell from the impact, and the rider was arrested.
    The roadblock was on a highway in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, and the incident happened last Sunday. It has been said that the rider, who was on a Yamaha 125ZR, attempted the dangerous manoeuvre as he did not have a valid license.
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