PUBLISHED ONAugust 07, 2026 3:15 AMUPDATEDAugust 07, 2026 12:01 PMBYSean LerIncidents involving cyclists and motorists have regularly been discussed online, sometimes with intensity.
On Aug 2, Facebook account SG Road Vigilante, which posts videos relating to road accidents and behaviour, shared a video showing an altercation between a lorry driver and cyclist on Braddell Road.
In this case, the lorry driver is seen failing to give way at the yield line, turning out from Bishan Street 11 onto Braddell Road despite the oncoming cyclist.
The cyclist is later seen riding briefly alongside the lorry, gesturing at the driver.
Last month, a group of cyclists was seen riding through at least two red light stops in Pasir Ris.
In both incidents, there were strong comments from both drivers and cyclists alike.
Perhaps the discourse was best summed up by Michael Loke who wrote: "This is the kind of behaviour that causes drivers to gradually build resentment against cyclists."
But it is also worth noting that not all cyclists are errant road users.
On Aug 1, Ryan James Chia from the Allez Collective Cycling Club (ACCC) took to social media to share his group's encounter on the road.
ACCC is a local cycling community founded by former Singapore Cancer Society chief executive officer Albert Ching and national triathlete Nicholas Rachmadi.
The group holds regular social events and group trainings — emphasising on safety and compliant bunch riding.
In his video, a group of cyclists, which Chia claims is from another cycling club, is seen riding past them.
As both groups approach a red light, Chia and his group stop, but the other group is seen riding through, with some even passing very close to his group.
This was despite the presence of an enforcement camera nearby.
By comparing the surroundings seen in the video with ground checks, AsiaOne was able to ascertain that the incident took place at the junction of Jalan Bahar and Nanyang Avenue.
Chia kept his video simple, saying, "Is it that hard to ride responsibly?" and ending it off with, "Don't be like them."
His video has since received over 660,000 views and garnered nearly 700 comments.
Agreeing with Chia, Instagram user sg_hobobo wrote: "These are the riders on the road that give us the bad reputation on the road."
"I joined a group ride in Singapore this year. I swear I thought I was going to get jailed because we didn't follow a single traffic stop once the ride got fast. I wanted to stop at the red light, but I was afraid I might get lost," wrote Kristiane Lim, a triathlete not based in Singapore.
AsiaOne has reached out to Chia for more information.
@asiaone A group of cyclists were spotted by members of another cycling club running a red light and heading straight into the path of a car. The incident has sparked conversations about road safety and responsible riding. #sgnews #Singapore #road #cycling #safety ♬ original sound - AsiaOne
Under the Road Traffic Act, cyclists are required to obey all traffic signals.
They are also required to keep to a maximum length of five bicycles when riding in groups, which means a maximum of five cyclists riding in a single file, or 10 cyclists riding two abreast.
They should also not squeeze between the kerb and a bus that has stopped at a bus stop, or a turning vehicle and a kerb.
Those caught running a red light while riding can be fined $150 for the first offence, while those who fail to ride in an orderly manner can be fined up to $1,000, jailed for up to three months, or both.
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