Micarforum 1st Gear June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Is it a traffic offence if the cars fail to signal before changing lane and cause a hazard to other road users? I noticed it's getting more rampant and it's a vicious cycle. If we have videos of such acts, who can we report to? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 (edited) If to follow the traffic law strictly, then many of the day-to-day driving habits of motorists here risked getting summon. From dropping people off along double-zigzag yellow lines to not coming to a full stop at the stop-line, it'll be hands full for LTA and TP. If it doesn't cause any danger or harm in one way or another, I'll just let it go maybe with a short curse of the driver within my cabin. Driving should be relaxing and fun, not stressful and agitating. Just my 2 cents worth..... Edited June 9, 2012 by WTF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micarforum 1st Gear June 9, 2012 Author Share June 9, 2012 If to follow the traffic law strictly, then many of the day-to-day driving habits of motorists here risked getting summon. From dropping people off along double-yellow lines to not coming to a full stop at the stop-line, it'll be hands full for LTA and TP. If it doesn't cause any danger or harm in one way or another, I'll just let it go maybe with a short curse of the driver within my cabin. Driving should be relaxing and fun, not stressful and agitating. Just my 2 cents worth..... Yup, if the road is empty, i dun give a damn if the driver signal. But I am referring to drivers who did not signal in a moderately heavy traffic road, where they are zipping in and out of lanes with no regards to the safety of other cars, especially when the cars behind are very close to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Yup, if the road is empty, i dun give a damn if the driver signal. But I am referring to drivers who did not signal in a moderately heavy traffic road, where they are zipping in and out of lanes with no regards to the safety of other cars, especially when the cars behind are very close to them. As I mentioned, as long as the driver is not endangering other motorists like what you said on an empty road, I'll just ignore......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micarforum 1st Gear June 9, 2012 Author Share June 9, 2012 As I mentioned, as long as the driver is not endangering other motorists like what you said on an empty road, I'll just ignore......... As per my original post, i mentioned "fail to signal before changing lane and cause a hazard to other road users" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvingoh45 Clutched June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 I will encourage all driver to signal their intention. It will be so much safer and smoother on the road. For example,if car A wants to exit from a carpak and car B want s to turn. If car B show his intention car A will be able to react and move out from the carpark faster. Ppl who do not want to signal while changing lanes always think and scare that the car from the back will Acclerate to denied you from changing lane. I think is totally untrue. Ppl do give way. And iinfact most of them will. Those that are scare are just kissing and narrow heart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Just live and let live la. Most scold some bad words at the farker and move on. Anyway, I do not think TP have all the time if everybody start sending in video clips from their in car cam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micarforum 1st Gear June 9, 2012 Author Share June 9, 2012 Just live and let live la. Most scold some bad words at the farker and move on. Anyway, I do not think TP have all the time if everybody start sending in video clips from their in car cam. If people starts to report, and TP take action, then lesser people will dare to do it, and this will end the vicious cycle and make driving a safer and more pleasant thing in SG. If TP doesn't care and say it's too common, it's like saying a crime / offense is too rampant, thus they cannot do anything about it. How ridiculous would that be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 As per my original post, i mentioned "fail to signal before changing lane and cause a hazard to other road users" Then do as you please........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Is it a traffic offence if the cars fail to signal before changing lane and cause a hazard to other road users? I noticed it's getting more rampant and it's a vicious cycle. If we have videos of such acts, who can we report to? I believe the cars can not signal, so no offence. But the drivers should signal unless on video-game. However, a few days back, I withdrew my hand signal before I applied it fully, the moment I noticed a lorry too close behind me (may hit my hand). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Cars in Singapore are very expensive. In order to save cost, many car owners buy cars without exercising the purchase option of signal lights. In countries like Japan and Australia where cars are dirt cheap, people buy cars already come with signal lights and make full use of it. Signal lights are dutifully switched on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Most people start turing first before they signal. If a driver waits for the signal, its too late. Need to learn to anticipate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Signal clearly if you want to make unexpected movement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlau 1st Gear June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Is it a traffic offence if the cars fail to signal before changing lane and cause a hazard to other road users? Yes... it is already an offence for drivers failing to signal before lane change, but it depends on the authorities whether they want to catch... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micarforum 1st Gear June 9, 2012 Author Share June 9, 2012 Yes... it is already an offence for drivers failing to signal before lane change, but it depends on the authorities whether they want to catch... it'll be difficult for authorities to catch such acts of failure to signal since it's so transient, but if we report to authorities with video proof, can the authorities fail to act appropriately? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Other commonly flouted traffic regulations: Failure to come to a complete stop at a stop line Failure to observe a yellow box zone at a junction Cutting double white lines Cutting chevron lines All damn easy to catch and the drivers are essentially freefrags, because they'll never notice the cop standing there. But TP not doing much about it. Shooting with speedcam is easier it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micarforum 1st Gear June 9, 2012 Author Share June 9, 2012 capturing of culprits should not depend on how easy it is, it should depend on its severity :angry: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 (edited) When on the roads, I am mentally prepared for drivers who do not signal their intentions and I will anticipate their movements and avoid them beforehand. But I will always signal mine even when entering my MSCP during the wee hours of the night. It is an issue of attitude and lifestyle or driving style. Edited June 9, 2012 by Yuan ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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