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On 11/26/2023 at 7:57 AM, Dafansu said:

Mitsubishi should be more gracious by giving way. The honda is trying to filter in as his lane was blocked and the mitsubishi got a good view of him trying to filter in.

Who is supposed to be more gracious? The merging should be done in alternate manner/zipper formation. Honda driver obviously is an s-hole who refused to form up properly for the merge. 

Lane blocked or not is secondary. Even without the barrier there, the two lanes would merge later anyway.

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On 11/26/2023 at 7:58 AM, Dafansu said:

this area in fact not a merge lane, but the honda side was blocked, he'll need to filter into the Mitsubishi lane

Ok, so now you saying Honda should be filtering into the Mitsubishi's lane, then the Mitsubishi has right of way, right? So why is the Honda forcing its way in like that without even signalling? :D 

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On 11/26/2023 at 11:58 AM, Dafansu said:

The key thing here is not about who is next in line, but being gracious by letting the lane being blocked to filter in. Hope you can give the correct advise to your kids. 

I suppose you drive like the Honda too, not giving a damn about merging lane etiquette :D 

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On 11/26/2023 at 5:25 PM, Dafansu said:

At this point the Mit driver can already see the driver will be merging in, furthermore he's driving a suv can have a good view of the front. He's slightly behind the Honda and the impact happened when he continued to move forward as his side was a slight bend towards the honda (can see his wheels turning out). I drive here regularly so I know vehicle from the right side may not have a good view of his left and only a very short and tight distance to keep left, just be gracious let the blocked lane come in and thing like this won't happen. 

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Hahaha still trying to BS... those who use Woodlands Checkpoint often know EXACTLY that this part will merge into one lane. Don't give grandmother excuse like vision blocked all that crap pls :D 

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On 11/28/2023 at 2:38 PM, Beehive3783 said:

Hahaha still trying to BS... those who use Woodlands Checkpoint often know EXACTLY that this part will merge into one lane. Don't give grandmother excuse like vision blocked all that crap pls :D 

not everybody will drive in regularly, there will always be drivers who may be new to this area. 

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On 11/28/2023 at 2:34 PM, Beehive3783 said:

Ok, so now you saying Honda should be filtering into the Mitsubishi's lane, then the Mitsubishi has right of way, right? So why is the Honda forcing its way in like that without even signalling? :D 

how often do you see car signaling in such merge area at the custom 😁, most will just move through till the front and merge in. 

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On 11/28/2023 at 9:36 PM, Dafansu said:

not everybody will drive in regularly, there will always be drivers who may be new to this area. 

New to that area, ok. But that fella is definitely not new to forcing his way in :D 

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On 11/28/2023 at 9:38 PM, Dafansu said:

how often do you see car signaling in such merge area at the custom 😁, most will just move through till the front and merge in. 

Ah ok, you see, now you use the word "merge", that means merging in an orderly manner. So is there any justification for the Civic to force its way in like that? :D 

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On 6/22/2023 at 9:47 AM, Xefera said:

Based on current exchange rate, pump Ron97 already have considerable savings compared to here in Sillypore.

For a mere savings of S$20, is it worth having your car license plate and photo plastered all over social media? 😒

This is the example found in Oxford dictionary when searching the meaning cheapskate 😂

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/driver-arrested-accelerating-car-dragging-ica-officer-3986351

 ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint dragged 'several metres' by car; driver arrested

The ICA officer had discovered that the amount of fuel in the vehicle was below the stipulated level.
ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint dragged 'several metres' by car; driver arrested

The Woodlands Checkpoint on Sep 29, 2023. (Photo: CNA/Gaya Chandramohan)
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Ng Hong Siang
13 Dec 2023 08:32PM (Updated: 13 Dec 2023 08:49PM)

SINGAPORE: An Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer at the Woodlands Checkpoint instructed the driver of a car departing Singapore to follow him, but the man accelerated his car instead, dragging the officer for several metres.

The car nearly collided with a pedestrian and other nearby stationary vehicles, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and ICA said in a joint press release on Wednesday (Dec 13).

The 38-year-old Singaporean man had undergone a fuel gauge check at the departure car zone when the ICA officer noticed that his fuel tank was below the stipulated level of at least three-quarters tank full.

"The officer instructed the driver to hand over his passport, park the car, and follow him to the ICA Duty Office," said the authorities.

The driver refused to comply and accelerated forward, dragging the officer for several metres and causing him to suffer bodily pain. The officer was conveyed conscious to the hospital.

The driver will be charged in court on Thursday. If found guilty of causing hurt by a rash act, he faces a jail term of up to a year, a fine which may extend to S$5,000 (US$3,700), or both.
Related:
ICA considers additional safety measures after officer injured in Tuas Checkpoint accident
Two men who fought with motorcycle helmets at Woodlands Checkpoint detained by authorities
Congestion at land checkpoints during long weekends, holidays not caused by Singapore: ICA

SPF and ICA said: "ICA officers stationed at the checkpoints carry out their duties to safeguard Singapore’s borders."

"Motorists using the checkpoints need to drive safely and abide by traffic rules not just for their own safety but also the safety of our officers."

The authorities warned that strict enforcement action will be taken against "blatant breach of such rules".

Departing travellers driving Singapore-registered cars must comply with the “three-quarter tank” rule. Offenders may be issued a composition sum of up to S$500 or prosecuted in court.

They will also be turned back at the checkpoints and not be allowed to proceed with their journey into Malaysia.
Source: CNA/nh(rj)

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On 12/13/2023 at 9:49 PM, zipping said:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/driver-arrested-accelerating-car-dragging-ica-officer-3986351

 ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint dragged 'several metres' by car; driver arrested

The ICA officer had discovered that the amount of fuel in the vehicle was below the stipulated level.
ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint dragged 'several metres' by car; driver arrested

The Woodlands Checkpoint on Sep 29, 2023. (Photo: CNA/Gaya Chandramohan)
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Ng Hong Siang
13 Dec 2023 08:32PM (Updated: 13 Dec 2023 08:49PM)

SINGAPORE: An Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer at the Woodlands Checkpoint instructed the driver of a car departing Singapore to follow him, but the man accelerated his car instead, dragging the officer for several metres.

The car nearly collided with a pedestrian and other nearby stationary vehicles, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and ICA said in a joint press release on Wednesday (Dec 13).

The 38-year-old Singaporean man had undergone a fuel gauge check at the departure car zone when the ICA officer noticed that his fuel tank was below the stipulated level of at least three-quarters tank full.

"The officer instructed the driver to hand over his passport, park the car, and follow him to the ICA Duty Office," said the authorities.

The driver refused to comply and accelerated forward, dragging the officer for several metres and causing him to suffer bodily pain. The officer was conveyed conscious to the hospital.

The driver will be charged in court on Thursday. If found guilty of causing hurt by a rash act, he faces a jail term of up to a year, a fine which may extend to S$5,000 (US$3,700), or both.
Related:
ICA considers additional safety measures after officer injured in Tuas Checkpoint accident
Two men who fought with motorcycle helmets at Woodlands Checkpoint detained by authorities
Congestion at land checkpoints during long weekends, holidays not caused by Singapore: ICA

SPF and ICA said: "ICA officers stationed at the checkpoints carry out their duties to safeguard Singapore’s borders."

"Motorists using the checkpoints need to drive safely and abide by traffic rules not just for their own safety but also the safety of our officers."

The authorities warned that strict enforcement action will be taken against "blatant breach of such rules".

Departing travellers driving Singapore-registered cars must comply with the “three-quarter tank” rule. Offenders may be issued a composition sum of up to S$500 or prosecuted in court.

They will also be turned back at the checkpoints and not be allowed to proceed with their journey into Malaysia.
Source: CNA/nh(rj)

To avoid saving 500 fine now the joker can save even more with free lodgings and food at Changi Chalet!

Customs should cheong kong the car to pay back the taxpayers. 

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Frankly, I dun think its just cos of fuel issue. There maybe more outstanding serious offences that this guy is willing to make a run for it. 

Stay safe all. 

 

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On 2/1/2024 at 7:07 PM, Blueray said:

'Come to JB, you forgot how to drive?' Malaysian calls out Singapore motorist who left $10 behind after hitting his brother's car

https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/come-jb-you-forgot-how-drive-malaysian-calls-out-singapore-motorist-who-left-10-behind

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However, he added that the purpose of finding the Singapore motorist was not the money but for an apology.

"The money is not important. We wanted an apology, which was not given," Zhuhan said. 

People always say it’s not about the money but in the end It’s always about the money please.

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Next time MIL bang car in JB I will write sorry not and not leave any money.

It's the apology that's counts right and not the money?

Anyone bang me no need apology just leave a lot of money for bang the car back to shape.

:D

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On 2/1/2024 at 7:35 PM, Fcw75 said:

However, he added that the purpose of finding the Singapore motorist was not the money but for an apology.

"The money is not important. We wanted an apology, which was not given," Zhuhan said. 

People always say it’s not about the money but in the end It’s always about the money please.

The problem is not the money itself...it's the not enuf part of it where the problem lies...😂

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