E-biker attempts to confront SUV for reckless lane change
On Sunday (2 Dec), an e-biker tried confronting an SUV near VivoCity for allegedly changing lanes recklessly.
The confrontation was unsuccessful, as the SUV drove off without responding to the e-biker.
The latter submitted the video he recorded on his camera to SG Road Vigilante’s Facebook page, complaining about the SUV’s behaviour.
However, netizens slammed him instead for complaining despite having “no rights to use the road”.
Source: Facebook
E-biker chases SUV
The video started with the e-biker chasing the SUV up a ramp leading to VivoCity’s drop-off on the second floor.
As he gave chase, the biker recited the SUV’s car plate, shouting, “failure to signal while changing lane”.
Both vehicles then stopped at the drop-off point, and the biker pulled up in front of the SUV.
The biker dismounted the e-bike and walked up to the SUV, demanding to speak to him.
Source: Facebook
As he approached the driver’s seat, the SUV started reversing.
The biker knocked on his car window, asking him to stop, but to no avail as the SUV drove off without engaging in any conversation.
The video then cut to the e-bike back on the road, as he continued talking about wanting an explanation and apology from the SUV driver.
As he cycled on the road, it could be seen that he was riding down the first lane.
According to the handbook published by the Land & Transport Authority (LTA), Power Assisted Bicycles (PAB) ought to ride “as close as practicable to the left-hand edge of roads”.
Traffic conditions appeared clear on the video, and there was ample space for riders to travel closer to the curb.
Source: Facebook
Netizens slam e-biker instead
Netizens responding to the video slammed e-biker instead, pointing out that as a road user, he did not hold any license.
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Riders of e-bikes, or PAB, are only required to take a Mandatory Theory Test before they can ride on roads. However, there is no practical test for PAB riders.
Others argued that e-bikers do not have equal entitlements to the road, as they are not required to make the same contributions.
Source: Facebook
Riders of active mobility devices, including e-bikes, are required to have third-party liability insurance in the course of their work.
Those riding for leisure are encouraged to purchase insurance but this is not a requirement.
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Featured image adapted from Facebook.
