24 bikers caught for flouting traffic rules; speeding, running red-lights among top offences

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A total of 24 motorcyclists were caught by the Traffic Police (TP) for flouting traffic rules during a three-hour enforcement operation on Oct 6 evening. Officers were on the lookout for errant motorcyclists along the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Bukit Timah Expressway...

A total of 24 motorcyclists were caught by the Traffic Police for flouting traffic rules during a three-hour enforcement operation on Oct 6 evening.

The Straits Times had tagged along with the TP during the recent enforcement operation targetting motorcyclists, which comes as the latest police data show motorcyclist fatalities and accidents on the rise. 71 killed in traffic accidents in S’pore in first half of 2023, a near 60% jump from same period in 2022Singaporean man, 33, remanded in Port Dickson over fatal crash involving 4-year-old boy

One of them was pulled over by officers on the BKE at about 5pm while riding a Yamaha R6, a 600cc sports bike that did not belong to him. He was arrested, cuffed and taken back to a police station by officers.TP said the top three most common offences committed by motorcyclists between January and August were speeding, running red lights, and using helmets with unapproved visors.

“The drivers cannot see them at certain angles and when accidents happen, it is usually too late,” he said.

 

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