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Road Traffic Act (Chapter 276, section 140)

ROAD TRAFFIC (BICYCLES) RULES R 3 REVISED EDITION 1990 (25th March 1992) [25th November 1955] Citation 1. These Rules may be cited as the Road Traffic (Bicycles) Rules. Definitions 2. In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires — “bicycle” … Continue reading

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Highway code about safe cycling

Cyclist ride on all types of roads excepts expressways. Bicycles are used for both transportation and recreation by people of all ages and sizes; you should expect to find them almost anywhere. Because they rode close to traffic, cyclists are vulnerable to injury in a collision. As a driver, it is your special responsibility to pay attention to them and to provide for their safety. Continue reading

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Cycling must be a key part of Singapore’s future

An excellent article by tk published on 14 September 2011 in Yawningbread. There is a lot of interesting discussion going on at the original post. —————————————————– There has been much discussion in the Singaporean media regarding cycling recently. Unfortunately, most … Continue reading

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Safe Cycling Clinic for LoveCycling.SG

2011-06-26 Singapore East Coast Park, Road Safety Park Thanks to Steven Lim, the President of Safe Cycling Task Force, he conducted a “Safe Cycling Clinic” at the Road Safety Park in East Coast Park last Sunday for the LoveCyclingSG group. … Continue reading

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Why bicycle bell does not help you ride more safe?

(This post is the personal opinion of the author, it does not necessary represent the policy of SCTF) By Chu Wa, Francis 2011-04-21 I removed the bell from my bicycle, because it doesn’t make my cycling safer. In fact having … Continue reading

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Code of conduct for cycling

Transport for London has a nice page on “Code of conduct for cycling”. This may not be 100% applicable here, but the basic thinking applies to Singapore as well..

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Survey: Cycling in Singapore by Zing Lim

From Zing Lim: ——————————- Hello! This is a survey about cycling in Singapore. Whether you already cycle, don’t cycle or cannot cycle, I’d like to hear from you. I’m trying to measure the latent demand for cycling as a form … Continue reading

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Safe cycling education

What is the most efficient and effective mechanism to spread the knowledge and experience of safe cycling to the masses? What is the minimum level required before someone can ride on the road safely? Continue reading

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Road Safety Outreach and Road Courtesy Campaign 2010

Today Traffic Police launch the Road Safety Outreach and Road Courtesy Campaign 2010 at Singapore Expo hall 5. SCTF was invited to the launch as a partner in Traffic Police’s road safety educations.. Guest of honour, Assoc Prof Ho Peng … Continue reading

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Photos from Ride of Silence 2010

Ride of Silence is in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST? •To HONOR those who have been injured or killed •To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here … Continue reading

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