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Trailer driver gets jail over fatal collision with cyclist

Trailer driver gets jail over fatal collision with cyclist

SINGAPORE: A trailer driver was jailed for 24 weeks over a fatal collision in Tampines with a woman who was cycling across a junction with the traffic lights in her favour. The vehicle struck the 64-year-old woman as she attempted to get away, crushing and killing her. The driver, 45-year-old Mazli Wahab, pleaded guilty on Thursday (Feb 5) to one count of driving the trailer without due care and attention, resulting in the woman’s death. The Malaysian was also banned from driving any motor vehicle and obtaining any driving licence for eight years. THE CASE The court heard that Mazli was driving a 5m-long prime mover that had a 12.2m-long trailer attached. At about 5.30am on Jan 3 last year, Mazli drove the trailer from Johor Bahru into Singapore to deliver precast concrete to Tampines Street 11. Meanwhile, Madam Lim Kim Huay was riding a bicycle across the pedestrian crossing at Tampines Street 11. According to an eyewitness, Mdm Lim had started to cycle across only after the lights turned green. When Mazli reached the …

Regent’s Park Outer Circle to have new pedestrian crossings to curb cyclist ‘velodrome’

Regent’s Park Outer Circle to have new pedestrian crossings to curb cyclist ‘velodrome’

Mr Share added: “The Royal Parks are shared spaces, and we all have a role to play. By encouraging road users to slow down, respect speed limits and be considerate of others, alongside making practical improvements like these crossings, we hope to foster a culture of mutual respect and create a safer, more enjoyable experience for all visitors.” Source link