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    One-piece ERP 2.0 unit for motorbikes cannot be used in cars due to 'greenhouse effect': Chee Hong Tat
    Early adopters who had installed their processing unit on the passenger side can opt to switch it over to the driver’s side for free, says the Minister for Transport.

     
    For motorcycles, the OBU components - a processing unit, an antenna and a touchscreen display - are integrated into a single unit. (Photo: CNA/Hanidah Amin)
     
    SINGAPORE: The one-piece ERP 2.0 on-board unit (OBU) used for motorcycles cannot be used for cars, as the “greenhouse effect” within a car can make it too hot for such a device to be placed on the dashboard. 
    On Wednesday (May 😎 in parliament, Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat explained the rationale for cars requiring a three-piece OBU. Issues related to the device, including its multiple parts and placement within the vehicle, have caused considerable consternation among motorists.
    Specifically, Mr Chee was responding to a question by Member of Parliament Lim Wee Kiak (PAP-Sembawang), who had asked why a one-piece OBU could not be used for both motorcycles and cars.
    “If you think about the physics of it, in an enclosed environment with glass, it is like a greenhouse … which will cause the interior of the car in an enclosed space to be warmer,” replied Mr Chee. 
    He said tests had shown it was "quite clear" that both footwells - driver and passenger -  experienced significantly lower temperatures than that of the dashboard on a sunny day. 
    “The ambient temperature: If it's about 35 degrees - for the motorcycle, (it) is pretty much that because it's not an enclosed space,” said Mr Chee. 
    For the footwell of a car, he added, temperatures can go up to 38 to 39 degrees Celsius and on the dashboard, as high as 50 to 52 degrees Celsius.
    “With this kind of temperature, if you were to put a single-piece OBU, which means the antenna, the display, and the processing unit all on the dashboard, there is a risk that it could overheat, and then it will affect the functionality of this unit,” he said. 
    A cooling fan could be incorporated into the OBU's design, but this would make the system very bulky. 
    “I don't think motorists will want a very big and bulky one piece unit on their dashboard. It would not be the right design,” he said. 
    Mr Chee added that early adopters who had installed their processing unit on the passenger side could opt to switch it over to the driver’s side without charge. 
    “I think that is fair because when they installed earlier, they were not given an option,” said Mr Chee. “But if some of them now want to do it, we will offer this reconfiguration for them free of charge.” 
    "NECESSARY TRADE-OFF"
    Mr Chee also responded to another question by Dr Lim on the installation of the processing unit at the driver's footwell ever since the Land Transport Authority made it clear last week it was an option. 
    The processing unit holds payment cards, also known as CEPAS cards, such as the NETS FlashPay card, NETS Motoring Card and EZ-Link Motoring Card, which drivers use to pay for electronic road pricing or parking charges.
    Dr Lim referenced a CNA article citing concerns by car mechanics that installing the processing unit at the driver's footwell may also come with its own set of complications. 
    Referring to the article, Mr Chee agreed with the assessment of the mechanics.
    “It's not so straightforward for all vehicle makes and models, because depending on the design and the layout and specifications of different vehicles, the preferred location, the ideal location (of the processing unit) may vary from vehicle to vehicle,” he said. 

    LTA recommends installing the ERP 2.0 processing unit at either the driver’s or the front passenger’s footwell. (Photos: LTA)
    He added that the compromise for having choices was more complexity in the installation process.
    “But we think this trade-off is important because we do need to respect the individual choices of vehicle owners,” he said. 
    The Transport Minister said he is among the 18,000 motorists who have installed the OBU in their vehicles so far.
    He too, like many early adopters, had concerns about reaching his payment card conveniently if he had to use complimentary parking tickets.
    “That's why I was very happy when LTA developed that feature where I could just deactivate the card by pressing a button on the touchscreen display,” Mr Chee said. “Now I can do that very conveniently, I do not need to take my card in and out.” 
    SMARTPHONE CANNOT REPLACE ENTIRE OBU
    Replacing the whole OBU with a smartphone is not feasible because usage-based charging requires the device to be attached to the car, said Mr Chee, responding to a question by Workers’ Party MP Gerald Giam (Aljunied).
    A smartphone is “something that you carry with you; it's not secured to the vehicle”, said Mr Chee.
    For the purposes of ERP - whether distance- or usage-based - a device needs to be secured to the vehicle “so that you know where the vehicle is, and there's no dispute about whether the device is functioning or not”. 
    He added that smartphones would not be able to provide the same level of data and systems security as the current OBU. However, using smartphones as a device for displaying information would be feasible.
    “We have studied that option and we are going to allow people to opt out of (using the OBU touchscreen) and to use a smartphone or their in-vehicle display if they wish to,” said Mr Chee. 
    Article Credits: CNA
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    M’sia-registered motorcycle rams into AETOS officer along Causeway, many stop to assist

    Motorcyclist crashes into AETOS officer along Causeway on 4 April
    On Thursday (4 April), Facebook page SG Road Vigilante – SGRV posted a video of a collision involving a motorcyclist and an AETOS officer along the Causeway.
    The clip showed the AETOS officer attempting to cross the car-packed road when a motorcyclist failed to notice him.
    The rider then rammed into the officer, knocking him to the ground.
      Many netizens called out the officer for his failure to check for oncoming traffic before crossing, as well as the rider for not slowing down.
    Officer knocked down while crossing
    The footage on SGRV showed the AETOS officer crossing the busy Causeway, however, he seemingly does not look out for oncoming motorcyclists riding past the cars in line.
    Source: SG Road Vigilante – SGRV on Facebook
    Just as he stepped out onto the road, a motorcyclist appeared, subsequently knocking over the officer.
    SGRV stated in its post that the motorcyclist was Malaysian.
      Source: SG Road Vigilante – SGRV on Facebook
    The officer is then seen clutching his chest as a colleague approaches to check on him.
      Source: SG Road Vigilante – SGRV on Facebook
    At the same time, several other riders dismount from their motorcycles and exit the frame, presumably to check on the rider involved in the crash.
    Source: SG Road Vigilante – SGRV on Facebook
    The officer then stood up, still clutching his chest as he leans against a barricade.
    As the vehicle recording the incident leaves the scene, the officer sits by the road with the help of a concerned passerby.
    Source: SG Road Vigilante – SGRV on Facebook
    Further down, a damaged motorcycle could be seen lying on its side.
      Source: SG Road Vigilante – SGRV on Facebook
    The SCDF said that it was alerted to a road traffic accident along the Causeway on 4 April at about 11:30am.
    Two persons were conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
    Both officer and rider faulted for collision
    After viewing SGRV’s video, many Facebook users left comments blaming the officer for not checking his surroundings before crossing.
      Source: Facebook
    However, some defended the officer, calling out the rider for not slowing down.
    Source: Facebook
    There were also those who praised the other riders for assisting the parties involved in the collision.
    Source: Facebook
      Overall, most commenters wished both the officer and the rider a speedy recovery.
    Source: Facebook
    Article Credits: mustsharenews
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    TOP 10 BEST VALUE MOTORCYCLES UP TO 500CC
    You may not have the biggest budget or the biggest need to go big power but there are plenty of treats to be had in the sub-500cc motorcycle segment

    There’s no more obvious ‘middle point’ in bike capacities than 500cc, and while most motorcycles seem to fall on either side of the magic marker, the line right down the middle represents some of the most keenly-contested - and big selling - segments. However, finding a bike in the mid-capacity segments that is both appealing to you and to your budget is no more straightforward than in those either above or below.
      So, for this Top 10 we’re going sub-500cc, doing so on what we reckon is a reasonable budget, and we’re going to tell you which we reckon is the very best of all.
    Budget never looked so bountiful.
    10. Benelli TRK 502 (from £5,999)
     
     
    Forget the extra ‘2’, the TRK is actually 500cc and is effectively a slightly larger, slightly cruder, Italian/Chinese version of Honda’s brilliant, class-leading (and just updated again) CB500X, now NX500. 
    Like the Honda, it’s a parallel twin pumping out an A2-licence compliant 47bhp. It’s a little harsher than the Honda but otherwise more than acceptable. Being slightly bigger it suits taller riders, especially in wire-wheeled, more rugged ‘X’ form. 
    Plus its spec now (with LCD clocks etc) is a touch dated, but it’s also a more than capable 500cc all-rounder and great value as well. Just ask the Italians… the Benelli 502 TRK has sold more than any other motorcycle over there this year.
    9. Vespa GTS300 (£5,700)
     
    We couldn’t overlook scooters entirely here, but which to choose? Easy. The class-leading TMAX, at now 560cc, is too big to be included here and BMW’s C400s are too sensible, so there can be only one. 
    The Vespa GTS remains the definitive scoot, and in 300cc form, it’s an impressively able and classy all-rounder. Boasting Piaggio’s 300 HPE engine, the GTS300 produces 24bhp and 19lb ft, but it’s not the performance that makes this scoot appeal as much as its beautiful, subtle, curved lines and retro aesthetic.
    Yup, at £5,700 it’s not the least expensive thing out there, but sub-500cc scooters simply don’t get classier.
    8. Honda CRF300L (£5,799)
     
     
    Once upon a time (ie in the late 1970s and early ‘80s) 125-500cc trail bikes were everywhere. Machines like Yamaha’s two-stroke/four-stroke DT175/250 and XT250/500, Suzuki’s similar TS/DRs and many more defined a generation and delivered a brilliant introduction to on/off-road riding. 
    Not any more. The Honda CRF300L, however, stands out. Introduced in 2012 powered by a 23bhp, liquid-cooled, DOHC single, it’s a ‘proper’ trail bike, more than capable off-road and a pleasant, easy road bike, too. 
    A Dakar-style adventure version was added in 2017 before both were boosted by an enlarged engine for 2021. If you want a proper, dual-purpose, sub-500cc trailie in the spirit of the 1970s, this is the one.
    7. BMW G310R (£5,190)
     
     
    First launched in 2016, BMW’s Indian-built, entry-level roadster single was updated for 2021 with Euro5 compliance, new LED lights and adjustable levers and remains the best sub-500cc introduction to premium BMW motorcycling (there’s also a G310GS which is somehow less convincing). 
    In truth, there’s nothing particularly outstanding about it. With 34bhp it’s not that powerful. Though a pleasant handler and great around town it’s not as exciting as, say, KTM’s offering, and it’s not particularly lavishly equipped, either. 
    But that’s missing the point: the G310R is sweet looking, a better-than-average performer, not bad value and, best of all, it’s a BMW, starting your motorcycling journey with one of the most admired brands of all. For a sub-500cc bike nothing does it better.
    6. Yamaha MT-03 (£6,005)
     
    Yamaha’s A2-compliant, 321cc twins, the sports-styled YZF-R3 and its naked brother, the MT-03 have tended to be overshadowed by both more glamorous rivals (such as Kawasaki’s Ninja/Z 400 duo) and by Yamaha’s more mainstream or larger stablemates, such as the R125, MT-07 and R1 – but they’re both great bikes and, after a 2020 update, better than ever. 
    Now with inverted forks, a smart new LCD dash and freshened-up styling, the MT-03 is a great all-rounder and brilliant introduction to bigger bikes. Its engine produces a willing 41bhp, its chassis is agile, intuitive and fun and it’s good-looking and decently equipped. 
    It might not have the wow factor of KTM’s 390 Duke or the updated aplomb of the new CB500 Hornet, but it’s a great sub-500cc roadster which won’t leave you disappointed.
    5. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (from £4,059)
     
     
    If Enfield’s new (yes it is new, honest) Meteor 350 is anything to go by there seems to be a growing trend for ever LESS powerful motorcycles – but don’t let that put you off, cos really, Royal Enfield’s new ‘cruiser’ single is a sweetie. 
    Sure its meagre 20bhp won’t get anyone excited, but it’s a willing puppy of a bike, a pleasure to humbly thrum around on, with a charming olde worlde style, idiot-proof manners and impressive commuting economy. 
    Best of all, though, its quality, style and detailing are huge advances over previous Enfields and it costs mere pennies. Want a cheap, sorta-cool, sub-500cc (but 125cc+) commuter? This is the one you need…
    4. KTM Duke 390 (£5,699)
     
      KTM’s supermoto-derived Dukes are rightly legendary: ultra-lightweight and nimble, powered by punchy, cutting-edge singles and with an aggressive style all their own. 
    But, while at 17 you’ll go for the 125, the latest 890R is a wicked weasel of a motorcycle, and the big 1290 very much lives up to its ‘Beast’ nickname, it’s the midrange, 44bhp 390 which is arguably the best of all. 
    Nimble, lively, sub-500cc bikes don’t get much better and, if you’re not convinced by its ‘naked’ style, the Austrian firm also offers the punchy 390 single in its 390 Adventure or recently-updated RC390 sportster as well…
    3. Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (£5,499)
     
     
    When KTM-owned Husqvarna first unveiled its Duke 390 derived, restyled 401 Vitpilen café racer and its sister bike, the semi-scrambler/roadster Svartpilen in 2018 it’s fair to say they got mixed reviews. 
    The style and base mechanicals were loved, the excessive, approaching £6000 prices, less so. Not any more. By now, the Vitpilen is out of production, but a major price cut compared to its earliest days sees the 401 Svartpilen coming in at the £5,500 mark. If you want a lively, great performing – but different and more fashion conscious sub-500cc bike, the Svartpilen is more than worth a look.
    2. Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 (from £6,700)
     
     
    You might think this is a bit of a curveball. We think it’s one of the most fun, stylish, entertaining and different ‘500s’ you can buy. 
    Launched by the revived Italian off-road brand in 2019, the Caballero is a brilliant mix of retro style and modern mechanicals and performance with the result being one of the best ‘feel good’ bikes you can buy. 
    Sure it’s a bit niche, dealers aren’t exactly everywhere and its base mechanicals are mostly Chinese. But the Caballero Scrambler also somehow feels just ‘right’, is one of the most natural 500s in this group, and the 39bhp from its liquid-cooled, 449cc single is more than sufficient. The whole thing is an absolute hoot on a sunny Sunday afternoon, thus one of the best 500cc bikes of all. Period.
    1. Honda CB500 Hornet / Honda CBR500R / Honda NX500 (from £6,199)
     
     
    There wasn’t much wrong with them but… they’ve improved them again anyway. 
    Launched originally way back in 2014 as Honda’s then all-new three-strong offerings for the A2 class, the CB family (comprising CB500F roadster, CBR500 sportster and CB500X adventure bike) has just been updated again. This has been a bit of a significant update, as the CB500X has become the NX500, the CBR500R has remained the same, and the CB500F has become the CB500 Hornet.
    For our money, the taller, roomier NX is the best, but we’ve got no argument with any of them. All are based around the same frame and brilliantly willing, easy and versatile 471cc 47bhp twin. They’re also fine, neutral handlers, decently equipped, reliable and good value. 
    For 2024, they keep the uprated suspension from the 2022 update, with Showa Big Piston forks and radial brakes. 
    The name changes, though, have brought new styling, with the CBR gaining side pods, the NX moving further in the direction of the Transalp, and the Hornet adopting aesthetics that line it up with the CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet.
    There are also ECU updates improving acceleration and bringing HSTC, and new TFTs (in the case of the NX, taken from the XL750 Transalp) in place of old LCDs.
    Pricing begins at £6,199 for the Hornet, while the CBR500R comes in at £6,699, and the NX500 at £6,799.
     
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    Woodlands Checkpoint sees an influx of motorcyclists following the Malaysian Ringgit's decline against the Singapore Dollar.
     
      Woodlands Checkpoint Viaduct congested with motorcyclists on 20 Feb
    Often, when the Malaysian Ringgit (RM) weakens against the Singapore Dollar (SGD), long queues form at moneychangers across Singapore.
    But the recent depreciation saw crowds on the Causeway instead, as motorcyclists swarmed the Singapore Customs.
    A passing road user who witnessed the sight captured it in a TikTok video that has since gone viral.
    Woodlands Checkpoint Viaduct packed with motorcyclists
    On 21 Feb, TikTok user @gforshorrt uploaded a video of a scene he witnessed at the Singapore Customs Gantry on Tuesday (20 Feb).
     
    The clip showed motorcyclists packed like sardines for as far as the eye could see in the motorcycle lanes along Woodlands Checkpoint Viaduct.
      Even as the OP moved forward in his vehicle, the riders to his right seemed to barely move.
    Source: @gforshorrt on TikTok
    Speaking to 8world News, the OP shared that he captured the video at around 7pm.
    He added that although traffic jams on the Causeway are not uncommon, this was the first time he had witnessed anything like this.
    Congestion possibly due to favourable exchange rate
    While the real reason behind the unusual congestion is uncertain, the OP suggested that it may have been due to the favourable exchange rate.
    In an in-video caption, he wrote that S$1 was equivalent to RM3.55 at that time.
      Source: @gforshorrt on TikTok
    However, reports emerged that the SGD had hit a record high of S$1 to RM3.57 that evening, on 20 Feb. According to Channel NewsAsia (CNA), the value was the lowest the Ringgit has reached since the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis.
    The bizarre sight of the congestion amused viewers, one of whom suggested that it was an opportune time to exchange currencies in Singapore.
    Source: TikTok
    Another TikTok user exclaimed that it was their first time seeing a motorcycle jam.
      Source: TikTok
    Article Cretids: mustsharenews.com
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    Car reverses into motorcycle at Woodlands, ends up running over it repeatedly

    A car travelling along Woodlands Avenue 12, for reasons unknown, reversed and crashed into a motorcycle and ended up running over their bike multiple times.
    The accident was captured by a dashboard camera from a passing vehicle, and the footage was uploaded onto the Facebook page "SG Road Vigilante - SGRV".
     

     
    According to the video's caption, the incident occurred on Mar. 23, 2024, at around 10pm.
    Car knocks motorcycle
    The video showed the car travelling along the busy road.
    The car was in a filter lane on the left when it crashed into a motorcycle.
    A closer look showed the car in the middle of reversing and mounting the kerb, dragging the motorcycle along with it.
     

    Gif via SGRV
     
    The rider and pillion appeared to have fallen off the bike from the impact and climbed to their feet — in what seems to be a narrow escape from the car's wheels.
    Nearly hits rider
    While the motorcycle was underneath it, the car drove forward, swerving to the left further into the grass patch, almost hitting one of the persons on the motorcycle, who was pulled away by the other person out of harm's way.

    Gif via SGRV
    The duo was then seen approaching the car's driver to say something before the car finally reversed back onto the road.
    But not before running over the bike once again.

    Gif via SGRV
    Article Credits: Mothership.sg
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    23 motorcyclists caught riding without valid licence & insurance near Woodlands Checkpoint

    A total of 23 motorcyclists were detected riding without a valid licence and insurance and 70 summons were issued in the wake of a multi-agency enforcement operation conducted by the traffic police, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
    According to a Singapore Police Force (SPF) news release dated Mar. 28, the enforcement operation was conducted against errant motorcyclists near the Woodlands Checkpoint on Mar. 21.
    A total of 269 motorcycles were stopped for checks.
    Two arrested and 70 summons issued
    During the operation, the traffic police arrested two people out of the 23 motorcyclists who were detected riding without a valid licence and insurance coverage.
    One was arrested for drink driving, while the other was arrested for cheating by personation.
    NEA issued 30 summons for offences involving vehicular smoke and excessive noise emission.
     

    Photo via Singapore Police Force
     
    LTA issued 31 summons for offences, such as improper number plates, expired vehicle entry permit, expired road tax and expired insurance.
    "All vehicles, including foreign-registered vehicles, entering Singapore must comply with Singapore traffic laws and stipulated safety and emission requirements," SPF said.
    SPF added that vehicle licence plates must conform to the mandated specifications and be properly displayed.
    Those found guilty of driving without a valid licence carry a maximum fine of S$10,000, three years imprisonment or both. The vehicle may also be forfeited.
    Those convicted of using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage will be fined a maximum of S$1,000 and/or jailed for up to three months.
    The offence of driving while under the influence of drink carries a minimum fine of S$2,000 to a maximum fine of S$10,000 or a jail term not exceeding 12 months or both.
    Top photos via SPF
    Article Cretids: mothership.sg
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    SBF

    Under Pressure

    By SBF, in General Bike News,

    Under Pressure
    There was a time when riders routinely performed a series of checks before hitting the road. A day’s ride almost always began with a pop of the gas cap to check fuel level, a swipe of the oil dipstick and a careful check of tire pressures. Today, thanks to technology, motorcycles practically manage themselves, requiring less of us when it comes to maintenance. Unfortunately, that’s made many of us complacent about performing pre-ride inspections.
     
    http://ridermag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Tire-36psi-300x225.jpghttp://ridermag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SELECT-Tire-10psi-300x223.jpg One of these tires is inflated to 36 pounds. The other? Just 10 pounds. Is it any wonder why so many motorcyclists are riding on underinflated tires? Among the most commonly overlooked maintenance items are tires, yet the condition of these black hoops is vital to the handling of the motorcycle and safety of its rider. OK, so your bike has tire pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS), right? By the time you get a warning on the instrument panel, air pressures have already dropped to a level that can compromise safety. It doesn’t account for loads that call for higher tire pressures, nor can TPMS tell you when there is a nail in the tread.
     
    So grab your gauge and get down to it. A quick glance or a kick of the boot won’t do the trick. Modern motorcycle tires have stiff sidewalls and don’t distort enough to reveal underinflation (see pictures above). While you’re there, check tire condition and look for foreign objects. It’s not uncommon for riders to unknowingly cover hundreds of miles with multiple metal objects lodged in their tires.
    Getting on my knees and crawling around on the driveway to check tire pressures isn’t one of my favorite things. But wrestling with a blowout or sitting at the edge of the road with a flat tire is even less appealing.
    Article Credits: ridermagazine
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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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    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.
     

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      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.
     
     

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    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.
     

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    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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