Boy rides bicycle with child seated in front basket at Jurong pedestrian crossing
On Monday (19 Aug), the Beh Chia Lor – Singapore Road Facebook page shared a video that sparked concern among viewers.
In the footage, a boy is seen riding a bicycle with another child seated in the front basket near a traffic junction.
The incident appears to have occurred outside an HDB carpark along Jurong West Avenue 3.
Boys are not wearing safety gear
Captured from a motorcyclist’s perspective at the junction, the video shows the smaller child sitting precariously in the front basket, legs dangling, as the older boy cycles across the road.
Neither child is wearing a helmet or any safety gear.
Despite the red pedestrian signal indicating they should stop, the boy keeps moving forward on his bike.
Source: Beh Chia Lor – Singapore Road on Facebook
Netizens thrilled with ‘kampong spirit’
While some netizens criticised the boys’ actions, others lauded the display of “kampong spirit”.
Some even drew a humorous parallel to the iconic scene from the classic family sci-fi film ‘E.T.’.
Source: Facebook
Overall, the incident sparked nostalgia among netizens, with many reminiscing about the carefree days of their own childhoods.
Source: Facebook
Also read: Family of 4 riding e-bike along Bukit Batok Road sparks safety concerns
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Featured image adapted from Beh Chia Lor – Singapore Road on Facebook.
