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    ERP rates to increase by S$1 at 7 expressway locations from April 3

    TODAY file photoAn Electronic Road Pricing gantry in Singapore.
     
    SINGAPORE — Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates will increase by S$1 at seven expressway gantries for 16 specified time periods to ease morning traffic congestion, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Tuesday (March 28).
    The latest ERP rates review — covering morning time periods — is based on LTA’s monitoring of traffic conditions last month, when traffic was observed to have built up on various stretches of expressways.
    The price revisions are as follows:

    Land Transport Authority Rates for other previously announced timeslots and gantries remain unchanged, LTA said.
    “With these adjustments, the number of locations and timeslots charged is still lower than the number charged pre-Covid,” it added.
    LTA said that it will continue to monitor traffic speeds and congestion levels closely to assess if ERP rates need to be adjusted further.

    Article Credits: TodayOnline  
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    No more off-peak toll rates at Tuas Checkpoint from 31 March
     
    The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Thursday (16 March) that toll charges will be revised for all vehicles except motorcycles at Tuas Checkpoint from 31 March.

    The revised rates will match Malaysia’s recent revision of toll charges at the Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza (Second Link), which have removed off-peak discounts for vehicles passing through. LTA said that the latest adjustment keeps in line with Singapore’s long-standing policy of matching Malaysia’s toll rates.
    In reflecting the upcoming revision, charges for revised toll rates at Tuas Checkpoint would be $2.10 (RM7.02) for cars, $1.60 (RM5.35) for taxis, $2.50 (RM8.36) for buses, $5.60 (RM18.72) for vans and light goods vehicles, and $11.30 (RM37.78) for heavy goods vehicles, regardless of travel time.
    Off-peak hour toll charges were first introduced by Malaysia highway operator PLUS in 2018 to encourage people to use Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza during the quieter hours.
    However, authorities found no significant increase in traffic during the off-peak hours, despite the implemented discounts. It was also identified that more than 50 per cent of vehicles that enjoy off-peak toll rates are Singapore-registered vehicles.
    Sufficient value in stored value cards & VEP and Autopass card
    Drivers are reminded to have sufficient value in their stored value cards before entering immigration booths at Tuas Checkpoint. Drivers of foreign-registered vehicles must also have LTA’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) approval email and a valid Autopass card before entry to Singapore.
    VEP and Autopass cards can be applied via LTA’s OneMotoring website two weeks before intended travel. Drivers may refer to LTA’s VEP approval email for steps to collect their Autopass cards.
    Toll charges at Woodlands Checkpoint remain the same.
    Source: Yahoo
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    HOW TO PERFORM A PERFECT U-TURN DURING YOUR MOTORCYCLE TEST
     
    Performing a U-turn on your motorcycle test is a nerve-wracking exercise. There are though a few things you can do to make sure you ace it, first time, every time
    Perfecting the dreaded feet-up U turn can be one of the most stressful parts of learning to ride a motorbike. Most of us neglect the skill the minute we pass our test, but it can be a useful manoeuvre to have in your back pocket and is much easier than paddling your bike around.

    It's also one of the most nerve-wracking parts of your test, despite being one of the slowest speed exercises you will undertake. And that low speed is part of the perceived problem. At low speed, the bike feels vulnerable to wobbles, although there are a few things you can do to ensure you don't fall foul of a fail.
     

     
    How to perform a perfect U-turn during your motorcycle test
    Check for traffic
    Whether you are on the test centre or out on the public road, act like there is traffic and make sure you check your blindspot when you pull away and just before you begin to execute the turn. Missing this could result in a fail before you've even hit the road. It's also important not to rush the shoulder check. The examiner will want to see you moving your head in a controlled manner, and looking back for danger even if you both 'know' there isn't any there.
    Look where you want to go
    This point is drilled into you when you are training, but in truth, it takes quite a while to naturally look when you want to go. To nail the head position, as soon you reach the middle of the road and want to begin heading back in the direction you came, fix your eyes on an imaginary spot about a foot away from the kerb on the opposite side of the road that you started from. 
     
    Practise
    It makes perfect, dontcha know? Find a quiet road somewhere and practice your U-turns – a few minutes once or twice a week will keep you sharp.
    Before you attempt a U-turn, first practice riding slowly in a straight line, and slaloms
    Top tips for nailing that motorcycle u-turn
    So how is it done? Confidence, which comes from – what else? – practice. But there are a few tricks that help.


    Engine revs, clutch
    To nail a U-turn on a motorcycle, you need to keep the revs high and clutch instead of the throttle to increase speed. The throttle of most bikes isn't accurate enough to perform a U-turn, for most novice riders anyway, so keep the clutch just past the biting point and try and maintain that position. The examiner doesn't care how fast you rev the engine, in fact, you'll probably get some kudos for using an appropriate amount of revs and nailing the clutch control.
    Modern bike
    It will almost certainly have a light clutch, a featherweight ride-by-wire throttle and the colossal advantage of centralised mass. Compared with something like my own 1998 Ducati 900SSie (low, narrow bars, leaned-forward riding position, lumpy engine, erratic dry clutch), low-speed manoeuvring is a piece of cake.
    Back brake
    The third trick is to apply light and continuous pressure to the back brake. This has a similar effect to pulling in the clutch, but because you are dragging the engine down by making the back wheel harder to turn, the whole bike feels planted.
    If you need to slow down a little, don't pull the clutch in as you'll disengage drive to the rear wheel and affect the stability of the bike. Instead, to slow down when performing any slow-speed manoeuvre, give a dab of the back brake - but never the front. The rear brake on most bikes (especially those used by motorcycle training centres) is soft and forgiving and will allow you to scrub some speed without affecting the stability of the bike.
    Get used to slipping the clutch and balancing it against the rear brake, these definately helps.....


    What if your bike is long or awkward to u-turn?
    Most bikes should be able to turn in a 20-foot arc, as long as you are confident you can lean the bike properly into the turn. Have your inside foot ready for a ‘dab’ if necessary, but don’t aim to have it on the ground as it will widen the turn. Sitting further forward in the saddle also helps with the steering.
    It’s tempting to look at potential hazards like cat’s eyes and the pavement right in front of the bike, but it’s really important that you look where you want to end up heading in the opposite direction.

     
    Don't lean on the steering lock stops
    To complete a tight u-turn, you shouldn't actually need all of the steering angle you have on offer. With a little bit of lean, and just the right amount of steering input (plus the points mentioned above), you should easily be able to turn a riding school bike around on a road. Furthermore, leaning on the lock stops generally ends up with the bike toppling inwards, and landing you on the floor with a big fat 'fail' on your test certificate. If you do feel the handlebar hit the steering lock stop, slow the bike down slightly (on the bike brake - don't close the throttle!) and open the steering angle just a fraction.
     
    Article Credits: visordown, motorcyclenews
     
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    Mah Pte Ltd is the new Kawasaki exclusive distributor in Singapore
     
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    BMW Developing Adaptive Cooling Feature For Motorcycles
    BMW is developing an adapting cooling system for motorcycles – not to prevent overheating, but to improve aerodynamics, using shutters to close off the radiators when demand for cooling is low. There’s actually nothing new about the idea as many modern cars – including BMWs – use the same system, but this would be a first for a bike.

    A BMW patent application has revealed what the brand calls "tilting vehicle having a cooling arrangement with a movable air-guiding device.” The illustrations clearly reveal a cooling system at the front of the radiator. As in cars, where a similar system is used, the idea is to allow sufficient cooling to satisfy a high-performance engine working at full load, but also to provide better aerodynamics when the engine is not being used at its best performance.

    Adaptive Cooling is an innovative feature by BMW. The automaker states that this feature makes the vehicle more aerodynamically efficient while proving the engine with the required air intake. While an open grille was always good for the engine in terms of cooling, it caused the radiator to create air resistance and thus render the vehicle less aerodynamically efficient. 

    The patent identifies the issue with motorcycle radiators being mounted where they’re exposed to the most airflow possible, which creates a significant aerodynamic obstacle. BMW indicates that the brand will soon employ moveable air guiding devices in its motorcycles that can be opened and closed as per requirements. This feature also aims the fix the issue of ‘oversized cooling arrangements’ in motorcycles. BMW says that the cooling systems of its motorcycles are designed to handle extreme weather and performance conditions making it oversized for everyday use. The radiator in the motorcycles is placed where the airflow is maximum making it a substantial aerodynamic obstacle. 
    Most motorcycles use a radiator to cool the engine, but this can create air resistance and inefficiency. BMW has come up with a solution called “active shutters.” It’s like a venetian blind that can open or close in front of the radiator to let in more or less air, depending on how much cooling is needed. 
    By redirecting air around the radiator instead of through it, active shutters can reduce drag and make the motorcycle more efficient. 
    The sketches featured in the patents show drawings of an adventure style motorcycle and the active shutters’ movement. It could be likely that is a reference to the upcoming R 1300 GS motorcycle featuring this new bit of tech. Since BMW already mass-produces an active grille system for use in millions of cars, translating it to motorcycles shouldn’t prove to be a hugely taxing task if the benefits prove to be as significant as the patent application suggests.
     
    Article Credits: cycleworld and britishmotorcyclists
     
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    Incentive to De-register Older Motorcycles
    The National Environment Agency (NEA) is offering an incentive of up to $3,500 for owners of older, more pollutive motorcycles which were registered before 1 July 2003, to de-register their motorcycles over the next five years. NEA will also tighten the in-use emission standards for these motorcycles from 6 April 2023. These motorcycles will no longer be allowed for use on Singapore’s roads after 30 June 2028.

    Incentive Eligibility Criteria
    All owners of motorcycles that were registered before 1 July 2003 are eligible for the incentive, if their motorcycles have a valid 10-year Certificate of Entitlement (COE) as of 6 April 2018, and are de-registered on or before 5 April 2023. Owners of motorcycles registered before 1 July 2003 will receive a letter from NEA by end-April 2018 informing them of their eligibility for the incentive. Owners may also log in to www.onemotoring.com.sg to check the first registration dates of their motorcycles.
    Owners of motorcycles which are on the 5-year non-renewable COE, or the Classic, Vintage (Restricted), and Revised Vintage Vehicle Schemes as of 6 April 2018 are not eligible.
    The incentive consists of two components. The owner of an eligible motorcycle will receive $2,000 if the motorcycle is de-registered on or before 5 April 2023. If the motorcycle’s COE is not renewed on or after 7 April 2018, the owner will receive an additional $1,500 upon its de-registration. The owner will also receive a refund for the unused COE period, upon its de-registration.
    Please note that NEA is not obliged to disburse the incentive unless the owner has been deemed by both NEA and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to be eligible for the incentive and has fulfilled all the pre-conditions for the said incentive. 
    Refer below infographic for a guide to the incentive.

     
    How to Apply for the Incentive
    Upon successful de-registration of their motorcycle, eligible owners will receive an application form from NEA via mail to fill out in order to receive the incentive. NEA will credit the payment directly into the bank account specified within two months upon complete submission of the application by the eligible owner.
    For more details on the application for the payout, owners may call 1800-CALL-NEA (1800-2255-632).
     
    Tightened In-use Emission Standards and Phase Out of Older Motorcycles
    From 6 April 2023, MEWR/NEA will tighten the in-use emission standards for motorcycles registered before 1 July 2003. These motorcycles can continue to be used until 30 June 2028 if they meet the tightened in-use emissions standards. More details will be released later.
    After 30 June 2028, all motorcycles (including both 2-wheeled and 3-wheeled motorcycles/scooters) registered before 1 July 2003 will no longer be allowed for use on Singapore’s roads. By then, the youngest motorcycle in this group will already be 25 years of age. Motorcycles on the Classic, Vintage (Restricted) and Revised Vintage Vehicle Schemes are exempted as they are already subjected to restricted usage.
     
    Background
    Air pollution is a key threat to public health in many cities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is the biggest environmental health risk. Over the years, the Government has introduced various initiatives to tackle vehicular emission, which is a key source of air pollutants such as Ozone and Particulate Matter (PM).
    The new initiative addresses the large contribution to air pollution by motorcycles. While motorcycles make up 15 per cent of the local vehicle population, they contribute around 50 per cent of Carbon Monoxide (CO) from vehicles. Motorcycle emission is a public health concern because it contains Hydrocarbons (HC) and CO, which are precursors to Ozone. CO and Ozone are known to impair respiratory functions.
    Older motorcycles are more pollutive. Those registered before 1 July 2003 (i.e. before the introduction of Euro I emission standards for motorcycles) emit up to about 10 times more CO and 30 times more HC compared to a Euro IV motorcycle today. Such older motorcycles make up around 20 per cent of Singapore’s motorcycle population, but account for about 40 per cent of CO emitted by motorcycles. 
    Refer below infographic about the pollution contribution by older motorcycles in Singapore.

     
     
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    15 Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riding in the Rain
    [Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riding in the Rain was originally published in American Rider magazine]
    The best advice you’ll hear regarding riding in the rain is don’t do it. Bad weather and wet roads raise motorcycle riding to a whole nother level of complexity and—let’s not pussyfoot around it—danger. Now, having said that, there is another side to this. That is, riding in the rain can be an enjoyable, rewarding experience. While you might not actively seek out this kind of fun, you can’t always be sure that a trip that starts with sunny skies will end that way. So, like it or not, let’s deal with riding in the rain. The keys to doing it safely and enjoyably are in the management of three highly variable factors: traction, visibility, and comfort.
    Traction
    One of the most overlooked improvements in the world of motorcycles over the years is the performance and quality of the tires on which we depend. Today’s touring tires are marvels at accommodating all the various surface, high-mileage, intense-heat, and wet-road conditions that we’re continually up against. Despite all this, they still can’t give you the same degree of traction and confidence on a wet road as they can on a dry one. How you deal with this difference will determine your success in the wet.
    Rule number one is, simply, slow down. Generally, your braking distance is increased in the wet. A lower speed will help offset this, plus it reduces your lean angle in turns, which is where wet-road problems often pop up.
    Which leads to rule number two: keep it upright. Now don’t get silly on me here. I’m not saying that you slow to the point where turns are taken at a parade pace, but keep in mind the more upright you are, the more weight that is applied perpendicular to mother road, thus increasing the amount of traction available to you. Avoid last-second turns, unnecessary swerves and rude imitations of bad road racers as these will do nothing but impress the EMT with your stupidity.
    Rule number three in wrestling with the wet is, read the road. The worst rains of the season are the first ones. As the oily scum has yet to have been washed off, the surface can be particularly treacherous, all the more so at stop signs, tollbooths and in parking lots as these locations are often large drip pans for leaky cars. Subsequent rains serve to wash the surface a bit affording improved traction, but rules number one and number two still apply.
    Watch carefully for standing water, those nasty pools that can lead to hydroplaning, which occurs when a layer of water sandwiches between your front tire and the road, resulting in zero traction. Reducing your speed reduces this possibility. (Are we noticing a thread here? Slower is better in the wet.) Rain also has the bad habit of spreading gravel and dirt around where you least enjoy it; watch for this stuff, particularly in rural areas. The best strategy is to assume that every turn is dirty, and ride accordingly.
     
    Visibility
     
    If the rain you’re riding in is overpowering the windshield wipers of passing cars and causing bow waves to form, stop, as the only view you’ll have is a very distorted one through a sheet of water. Get safely off the road and wait it out. The “enjoyable, rewarding experience” I wrote of earlier does not apply here as these conditionsare just too dangerous on a motorcycle. The most common visibility problem is one of a fogged faceshield and/or glasses. The cause of this is, simply, the difference in temperature between the outside air and the inside of your helmet. Your body is a 98-degree heater. Ride in, say, 45-degree weather and that 53-degree difference can mean instant fog. Usually this problem is at its worst when you first start off because the air is still. Get moving and the airflow will usually dissipate the fog. However, that time between still and moving can be dangerous. Combat this problem by using any of the various anti-fog solutions on the market (be sure to also treat the lenses of your glasses), leaving your faceshield slightly open until you’re moving, and waiting till the last moment to put on your helmet.
    Once the rain has stopped it doesn’t always mean that the problems have disappeared. Wheel spray from cars and trucks can make it seem to be raining as hard as ever. Continue to keep your distance from other vehicles, and watch for those large puddles that offer up mini-tsunamis.
    Comfort
    Anything that distracts you is potentially dangerous. In rain conditions that distraction often takes the form of a trickle of cold water that leaks past your collar, chilling your whole body. Make sure that your rain gear fits properly and is in good shape. Cold is a huge distraction and, carried to its extreme, can cause hypothermia that dulls the senses and slows your reaction time. Finding the right combination of rain gear, including a warm jacket and proper pants, boots and gloves can be a hit-or-miss process that requires a bit of experience. Finding out that you’ve made a wardrobe mistake when the rain starts to fall is not fun. Road test your full cold/wet weather gear for fit and comfort in the sun. Part of this test is to have someone turn the hose on you (from above, simulating rain) to check for clothing leaks. The sweat you work up will be worth it.
    Properly managing these three factors allows you to concentrate on the road and appreciate the fact that you’ve added another skill set to your riding. That’s when it really becomes an enjoyable, rewarding experience.
    Pro Tips
    1. Choose a rainsuit that incorporates a breathable membrane such as Gore-Tex, Reissa, Hipora or similar material.
    2. Pack your rainsuit on top, not at the bottom of your saddlebag.
    3. Watch windshield wipers of oncoming cars to see if it’s raining ahead.
    4. Put your rain gear on before the rain starts.
    5. Wear bright colors for increased visibility to others.
    6. Transfer wallet, keys, and other essentials to waterproof outside pockets.
    7. Your windshield should be low enough to look over, not just through.
    8. Use four-way flashers in heavy rain or fog.
    9. Increase your following distance, and watch for tailgaters.
    10. Avoid standing water as it can hide potholes and debris.
    11. Check tire pressures periodically. Underinflated tires are more likely to hydroplane.
    12. Tap rear brake in advance of normal braking distance to alert followers.
    13. Gently apply brakes periodically to wipe rotors of water/mud/debris.
    14. Watch out for painted lines, arrows, etc. as they can be particularly slippery.
    15. After the ride, don’t pack your rain gear away until after it’s dry.
    Article Credits: RiderMagazine.com
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    POLICE NEWS RELEASE - ANNUAL ROAD TRAFFIC SITUATION 2022
     
    INCREASE IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS WITH THE RESUMPTION OF MORE ACTIVITIES IN 2022
    With the resumption of more activities due to the easing of Safe Management Measures (SMMs), the number of road traffic accidents rose in 2022 compared to 2021. However, the number of road traffic accidents remains lower than the pre-COVID-19 period.
     The number of traffic accidents involving motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians increased in 2022. They continue to account for a disproportionate number of traffic accidents resulting in injuries or death.1
     
    Fatal traffic accidents and fatalities increased in 2022
    The number of fatal accidents increased by 4.0%, from 100 cases in 2021 to 104 in 2022. The number of fatalities increased slightly from 107 persons in 2021 to 108 in 2022. However, this was still lower compared to the pre-COVID-19 period. Please refer to Chart 1 for the number of fatal accidents and fatalities for the past five years.
     
     
       
    1 Elderly pedestrians refer to pedestrians aged 60 and above.
    The road traffic fatality rate per 100,000 population decreased from 1.96 in 2021 to 1.92 in 2022.2 Please refer to Chart 2 for the road traffic fatality rates for the past five years.

     
     
    Increase in accidents resulting in injuries and number of injured persons
    The number of accidents resulting in injuries increased by 13.8%, from 5,939 cases in 2021 to 6,760 in 2022. The number of injured persons also increased, by 14.0% from 7,240 persons in 2021 to 8,252 in 2022. However, this was still lower compared to the pre-COVID-19 period. Please refer to Chart 3 for the number of accidents resulting in injuries and injured persons for the past five years.
     

    2 The drop in the traffic fatality rate despite an increase in fatalities is due to the population figure. Singapore’s total population was 5,453,600 and 5,637,000 in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
     
    Decrease in red-light running and speeding violations, but increase in speeding-related accidents
     The number of red-light running violations decreased by 2.3%, from 44,745 cases in 2021 to 43,697 in 2022. The number of speeding violations also decreased, by 10.1% from 139,276 cases in 2021 to 125,189 in 2022.
    The number of red-light running accidents decreased by 2.9%, from 136 cases in 2021 to 132 in 2022. However, the number of speeding-related accidents increased by 14.2%, from 984 cases in 2021 to 1,124 in 2022.
     
    Increase in number of drink-driving accidents
    The number of drink-driving accidents increased by 9.7%, from 155 cases in 2021 to 170 in 2022. The increase in the number of drink-driving accidents from the second quarter of 2022 onwards coincided with the resumption of nightlife activities in April 2022.
    The number of fatal drink-driving accidents increased by 25%, from 8 cases in 2021 to 10 in 2022. The number of persons arrested for drink-driving increased by 16%, from 1,453 persons in 2021 to 1,685 in 2022.
    The Traffic Police (TP) will continue to take tough enforcement against irresponsible driving. Motorists who flout traffic rules and regulations such as red-light running, speeding or drink-driving may be prosecuted in court. If grievous hurt or death is caused, motorists may face imprisonment and driving disqualification.
     
    ELDERLY PEDESTRIANS AND MOTORCYCLISTS REMAIN VULNERABLE
    Motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians continue to account for a disproportionate number of road traffic accidents resulting in injuries or death. Motorcyclists and pillion riders made up 56.1% of traffic accidents and 43.5% of traffic fatalities in 2022. Fatal accidents involving elderly pedestrians accounted for about 70% of fatal accidents involving pedestrians in 2022.
     
    Increase in accidents and injured persons involving elderly pedestrians
    The number of traffic accidents involving elderly pedestrians increased by 14.6%, from 205 in 2021 to 235 in 2022. Similarly, the number of elderly pedestrians injured in these accidents increased by 10.4%, from 193 in 2021 to 213 in 2022. The number of elderly pedestrian fatalities increased by 53.3% from 15 in 2021 to 23 in 2022. 73.9% of the fatal accidents involving elderly pedestrians were due to jaywalking, an increase from 50% in 2021.
    TP will continue to engage and educate elderly road users on good road safety habits. TP regularly conducts talks, concerts and exhibitions islandwide to reach out to seniors. TP and the Singapore Road Safety Council, with support from the Land Transport Authority and the People’s Association, organised the Road Safety Concert for Seniors 2022 in August 2022. Road safety messages were disseminated through educational talks, songs, and skits in English, Mandarin and various dialects. The concert was also streamed live on TP’s ‘Use Your RoadSense’ Facebook page to reach out to more seniors.
     
    Increase in accidents involving motorcyclists and pillion riders, but decrease in fatalities
    The number of accidents involving motorcyclists increased by 11.3%, from 3,464 in 2021 to 3,854 in 2022. The number of motorcyclists and pillion riders who sustained injuries increased by 12.8%, from 3,693 in 2021 to 4,165 in 2022.
    The number of fatal accidents involving motorcyclists decreased by 10.7%, from 56 in 2021 to 50 in 2022. The number of motorcyclist and pillion rider fatalities decreased by 6.0%, from 50 persons in 2021 to 47 persons in 2022.
    TP will continue to engage and educate motorcyclists on safe riding habits. The ‘Reward the Riders’ campaign took place between 19 September 2022 and 24 October 2022. Motorcyclists who wore appropriate safety gear and/or displayed safe riding habits on the roads were stopped and rewarded with goodie bags by TP officers. On 5 November 2022, TP partnered National Bikers’ Weekend to launch the Singapore Ride Safe 2022 campaign at D’Marquee, Downtown East. Five motorcyclists who wore proper riding gear and adhered to the traffic rules on the roads were presented with a special award at the event. These campaigns built on the previous years’ efforts to engage and educate the motorcyclist community on the importance of safe riding behaviour. 
     
    A THREE-PRONGED APPROACH TO SAFER ROADS THROUGH EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT
    TP will continue its three-pronged approach to maintain safer roads through education, engagement, and enforcement.
    In 2022, TP, together with stakeholders and partners, organised road safety initiatives targeted at different road user groups across different age groups to educate, engage and remind them on the importance of road safety. These include the Singapore Road Safety Month in May 2022, the Road Safety Concert for Seniors in August 2022, Singapore Ride Safe Campaign in November 2022, as well as the Singapore Traffic Games and Anti-Drink Drive Campaign in December 2022. TP also worked with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to develop and launch an online road safety programme in April 2022 – the ‘Road Safety Challenge!’. The programme educates primary school children on basic road safety rules and good habits through animated scenarios and interactive quizzes.        
    TP also conducted numerous engagements with different road user groups, including motorcyclists, elderly pedestrians, children, cyclists and the general public, throughout the year.
    Displaying road safety banners at strategic locations; Reinforcing road safety campaign messages, both in person and via social media platforms; Conducting road safety talks; Organising Family Days at Road Safety Community Park (RSCP); and Promoting safe cycling habits to cyclists at a series of cycling events during the Festival of Cycling. TP held joint operations regularly with other government agencies to deter and detect errant road users.

    LAUNCH OF THE ONLINE MOCK THEORY TEST
    TP will be launching an online Mock Theory Test (MTT) portal in the first quarter of 2023. As part of TP’s continuous education efforts, this initiative targets both learner and existing motorists by providing them with a platform to familiarise or refresh themselves with road traffic rules, traffic signs and appropriate road behaviour.
    All SingPass account holders will be able to access the Basic, Final and Riding Theory Tests on MTT for free. The MTT can be accessed from the SPF e-services website, TP’s online learning portal or the Police@SG mobile app. The MTT is available in four languages – English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil – to allow users to do the test in a language of their choice. It is accessed through the ‘Practice Mode’. There is no time limit or limit on the number of attempts. Learners will be able to review their answers at the end of each test session.
    The MTT mirrors the actual test requirements. Users are given 50 minutes to complete 50 questions. They can choose to flag, skip and review questions. There will be a built-in pop-up alert to the users when there are 10 minutes left. When the time is up, the last selected answer will be auto submitted. Please refer to Annex A for a screenshot of the MTT.

    CONCLUSION
    Road safety is a shared responsibility. TP urges all road users to continue practising good road safety habits and play their part in keeping Singapore’s roads safe.
    PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
    SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
    14 FEBRUARY 2023
    Annex A


     

    Article Credits: police.gov.sg
     
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    PMD-riding youths in Canberra car park apparently try to steal from unlocked vehicles & motorcycle IUs
     

    Personal mobility devices (PMDs) can be useful tools that support last-mile connectivity -- or making a quick getaway.
    Dashboard camera footage showed a group of PMD-riding youths making their way around a multi-storey car park, apparently trying to steal from unlocked cars and exposed motorcycle IUs.
     
    The footage was posted online on Feb. 23.
     
    Youths' actions caught on camera
     
    The footage showed one of the youths riding over to a parked car and apparently checking if it was unlocked. Another youth on a PMD with a female passenger then rode into the frame.
     

    GIF via video by SG Road Vigilante.
     
    They are joined by a fourth individual moving around on foot.
     
    Screenshot via video by SG Road Vigilante.

    Two of them went over to a cluster of parked motorcycles, and appear to be searching them.
     

    GIF via video by SG Road Vigilante.
     
    The group then headed over to another motorcycle and looked around, including opening its rear compartment, before riding off.
     

    GIF via video by SG Road Vigilante.
     
    The youths do not appear to be aware that their actions were being filmed.
    The footage was apparently filmed in Canberra on Feb. 20 at around 5pm, according to the video's caption.
     
    Police report lodged, investigations ongoing
     
    In reply to queries from Mothership, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) confirmed that a report was lodged, adding that investigations are ongoing.
    You can watch the video clip here:
     

    Top image via SG Road Vigilante on YouTube

    Article Credits: mothership.sg
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