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NParks looking into case of man who washed motorcycle at toilet in Kent Ridge Park

Man seen washing motorcycle at handicapped toilet stall in Kent Ridge Park

The National Parks Board (NParks) is looking into the case of a man who washed a motorcycle at a toilet in Kent Ridge Park.

A video posted by @sgfollowsall.backup on Instagram on 29 July showed the vehicle parked inside a handicapped stall.

Source: @sgfollowsall.backup on Instagram

Man sprays water at motorcycle in toilet stall

In the clip, the man wearing a white T-shirt and black pants sprayed water from a bidet hose at a Singapore-registered motorcycle.

An amused man recording the video was then heard asking him what he was doing, but he just laughed.

Source: @sgfollowsall.backup on Instagram

At one point, the motorcycle was also seen outside the handicapped stall but still inside the toilet.

Source: @sgfollowsall.backup on Instagram

Another part of the video, which was seemingly taken from an Instagram Story, showed a helmet-wearing motorcyclist wheeling a motorcycle into the toilet.

The caption read, “bring HP4 go toilet”, referring to a BMW high-performance motorbike.

Source: @sgfollowsall.backup on Instagram

NParks looking into the matter

In response to queries from MS News, NParks’ Group Director for Parks Chua Yen Ling said the agency is aware of the video circulating online.

It shows a man washing a motorcycle in a toilet stall at Kent Ridge Park, she noted.

“We are looking into the matter,” Ms Chua said.

 

Vehicles not allowed in public park

According to Section 11 of the Parks and Trees Regulations, it is prohibited to bring, ride or drive a vehicle to any national park, nature reserve or public park in Singapore, except within a carpark.

Source: Singapore Statutes Online

Those convicted of breaching the regulation face a fine of up to S$2,000.

Also read: Punggol resident frustrated after 6 months of illegal motorcycle parking in void deck with ‘zero action’ from agencies

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Featured image adapted from @sgfollowsall.backup on Instagram.

Jeremy Lee

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