Car fails to give way to ambulance along CTE
On Thursday (25 April), the SG Road Vigilante – SGRV Facebook page posted a video capturing an incident between a car and an ambulance on the Central Expressway (CTE).
The clip shows the Toyota Alphard refusing to give way to the ambulance despite its flashing sirens.
Netizens have called out the driver of the Toyota for hogging the lane and disregarding the ambulance’s clear signals.
Toyota ignores ambulance’s signals, continues to block way
According to SGRV, the incident occurred along the CTE at 1.09pm on Thursday (25 April).
Dashcam footage depicts a white Toyota Alphard occupying the rightmost lane of the expressway, with an ambulance trailing closely behind
Despite the flashing sirens, the driver maintains a steady speed, seemingly oblivious to the emergency vehicle’s signals.
Source: SG Road Vigilante – SGRV on Facebook
The caption notes that the ambulance also attempted to alert the Toyota by high-beaming.
Realising that the driver would not budge, the ambulance signals left and switches lanes to overtake the white car.
Source: SG Road Vigilante – SGRV on Facebook
The clip then ends with a photograph of the nonchalant driver.
Source: SG Road Vigilante – SGRV on Facebook
Netizens call out driver’s lack of care
Numerous Facebook commenters criticised the driver for his lack of concern during an emergency situation.
Source: Facebook
Others expressed bewilderment at the his apparent obliviousness to the seriousness of a flashing ambulance.
Source: Facebook
Overall, most were incensed by the driver’s “disrespectful” conduct.
Source: Facebook
According to the Singapore Police Force, failing to give way to emergency vehicles such as ambulances is a traffic offence.
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Featured image adapted from SG Road Vigilante – SGRV on Facebook.
