Who’s in the wrong? Cyclist blocks vehicle at Joo Chiat after driver honks at him
A cyclist riding in the middle of Joo Chiat Road blocked a vehicle after a driver honked at him as a warning.
The incident occurred last Friday (25 Sept), and the cyclist flipped the middle finger at the driver as he appeared to deliberately prevent the vehicle from overtaking.
Cyclist riding in middle of road, flips the middle finger
A dashcam mounted on the front of the vehicle captured footage of the incident at around 2.34pm.
The video was later posted on SG Road Vigilante.
The footage shows the vehicle travelling along the left lane of Joo Chiat Road, while the cyclist initially rides near the far-left side of the road.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
As the vehicle continues down the street, the cyclist shifts toward the middle of the road and proceeds to cycle directly in front of the vehicle.
The cyclist goes on to raise his middle finger, occasionally looking back at the driver.
‘Honked’ as a safety warning
According to the Original Poster (OP), they honked to warn the cyclist that the vehicle was approaching from behind.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
The cyclist appears to slow down after the driver honks, causing the driver to brake to avoid a collision.
Then, the cyclist looks back at the vehicle before dismounting.
He positions the bicycle horizontally across the road, blocking the car from passing.
Intentionally moves bike to prevent vehicle from overtaking
When the driver attempts to overtake, the cyclist intentionally moves the bike towards the direction of the vehicle.
The cyclist then raises his phone and appears to record the driver.
The driver reverses the vehicle while the cyclist adjusts his bicycle before mounting and cycling away.
The cyclist continues riding in the middle of the road, while the driver maintains a distance behind him.
Cyclists allowed to ride on roads in Singapore
Cyclists are allowed to ride on roads in Singapore, except on expressways and in road tunnels.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) states that cyclists should ride as close as practicable to the far-left edge of the road.
They must obey all traffic rules and signals, and wear a suitable helmet when riding on roads.
LTA added that cyclists should not obstruct traffic or deliberately prevent other road users from passing.
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Featured image adapted from SG Road Vigilante on Facebook.