Sturtles 6th Gear August 15, 2010 Share August 15, 2010 anyone knows this kuku? ask him to visit MCF often! =================================== The Straits Times www.straitstimes.com ST Forum Home > ST Forum > Online Story Aug 14, 2010 Anti-speeding camera puzzle THE Traffic Police have installed numerous speed cameras across the island. I refer to the one on the East Coast Parkway, near the Benjamin Sheares Bridge. At the bottom of the bridge (in the downward ramp) towards the direction of Changi Airport, the speed limit is 70kmh. Yet vehicles always exceed the limit, some going as fast as 90kmh to 100kmh. This is because they notice that the speed camera focuses on one direction, that of the opposite direction (from Changi Airport). So many believe it is safe to speed on this side of the expressway. I am curious why this is so when there are other cameras that are trained on both directions of other expressways, thus forcing motorists to conform to the authorised speed limit. Tay Soo Wan This One? Tay Soo Wan ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear August 15, 2010 Share August 15, 2010 keep away from lane 1 if you not confident of keeping you vehicle in lane. I know there is a concrete barrier on the right side. Stop driving in between lane 1 and 2, you are hogging 2 lanes at the same time! Refresher driving lessons more practical? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged August 15, 2010 Share August 15, 2010 This One? Tay Soo Wan LOL! With that pair of manifying glassess, a QQ will also becomes a Hummer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jchuacl Clutched August 15, 2010 Share August 15, 2010 Changing the mindset is more important, ie there is always someone else faster than you and you should give way if you are on lane 1. Just look at one of the threads started on why drivers here are like F1 drivers, the TS rather speed up rather than giving way and started complaining about other pple going too fast when it is about his ego at stake. BTW, it is not only on this stretch of road, but many other places as well such as PIE exit to ECP etc where I see many drivers not able to handle their car well round the outer bends. Refresher driving lessons more practical? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zztensor Neutral Newbie August 15, 2010 Share August 15, 2010 2 mths ago i was in lane 2 on sheares bridge, while a white mercedes taxi was in lane 1. I always try hard to stick within my lane becos (for some strange reason) my natural tendency is to veer closer to the left. This stupid merz taxi driver buay zai, scared of hitting barrier, so eat into lane 2, and then still dared to horn me for being close to him!!! i was damn mad, and raced him all the way to NUH on AYE....and i actually won with my korean car. =P (i guess maybe his passenger told him not to speed....no way a mercedes can lose to korean car, rite?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged August 15, 2010 Share August 15, 2010 anyone knows this kuku? ask him to visit MCF often! =================================== The Straits Times www.straitstimes.com ST Forum Home > ST Forum > Online Story Aug 14, 2010 Anti-speeding camera puzzle THE Traffic Police have installed numerous speed cameras across the island. I refer to the one on the East Coast Parkway, near the Benjamin Sheares Bridge. At the bottom of the bridge (in the downward ramp) towards the direction of Changi Airport, the speed limit is 70kmh. Yet vehicles always exceed the limit, some going as fast as 90kmh to 100kmh. This is because they notice that the speed camera focuses on one direction, that of the opposite direction (from Changi Airport). So many believe it is safe to speed on this side of the expressway. I am curious why this is so when there are other cameras that are trained on both directions of other expressways, thus forcing motorists to conform to the authorised speed limit. Tay Soo Wan this cb is pao toh kia.. spoil kangtao for everyone.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwaa Neutral Newbie August 16, 2010 Share August 16, 2010 gave up on this place. so many times so many pple driving @ lane 1 at such a dangerously slow speed, which i seriously dun understand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3ver Neutral Newbie August 17, 2010 Share August 17, 2010 to be honest, when there is not many cars, i also tend to step on the accelerator when negotiating those bends... its quite fun, hope i not next victim... +1..i do enjoy cornering the sheares bridge...but not at those turtle-speed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear August 17, 2010 Share August 17, 2010 last sunday i horned a taxi for eating my lane when he was driving along lane 1 beside the barrier...lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo 2nd Gear August 17, 2010 Share August 17, 2010 ya you better check again cos everytime i drive past, the lens is facing AYE direction and not Changi.. you sure you saw the lens and not something else? yes... changi direction no lens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmondtwb Clutched August 17, 2010 Share August 17, 2010 For the downslope I usually filter to 2nd lane and let it row all the way. Rather travel slightly slower than having to jam brake. It's so bloody dangerous, once I had a lady driver brake till 60-70 from 100-110. Almost buay hu brake. Sigh... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear August 21, 2010 Share August 21, 2010 2 mths ago i was in lane 2 on sheares bridge, while a white mercedes taxi was in lane 1. I always try hard to stick within my lane becos (for some strange reason) my natural tendency is to veer closer to the left. This stupid merz taxi driver buay zai, scared of hitting barrier, so eat into lane 2, and then still dared to horn me for being close to him!!! i was damn mad, and raced him all the way to NUH on AYE....and i actually won with my korean car. =P (i guess maybe his passenger told him not to speed....no way a mercedes can lose to korean car, rite?) Would it be better that you report him to the Authority instead of endangering yourself and other road users while you race with him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zztensor Neutral Newbie August 21, 2010 Share August 21, 2010 Yep, agree tat wat i did wasn't the most sensible thing.....my ego and anger took over my logic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeanMilk Neutral Newbie August 21, 2010 Share August 21, 2010 keep away from lane 1 if you not confident of keeping you vehicle in lane. I know there is a concrete barrier on the right side. Stop driving in between lane 1 and 2, you are hogging 2 lanes at the same time! not only that... DO NOT DRIVE SLOW!! not confident then keep centre lane... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear August 22, 2010 Share August 22, 2010 Yep, agree tat wat i did wasn't the most sensible thing.....my ego and anger took over my logic. Pleased and proud of you, learning without mishap. Let us hope others do learn, too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear August 22, 2010 Share August 22, 2010 not only that... DO NOT DRIVE SLOW!! not confident then keep centre lane... If still in doubt, and without budget constrain, can consider hiring driver instead for the driving stress Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic February 11, 2016 Share February 11, 2016 This is what happen in the movie ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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