SINGAPORE — Just two weeks ago, a driver who decided to ignore the directional signs in a multi-storey car park in Choa Chu Kang almost collided into the vehicle that digital marketing manager Marcus Khoo was driving.
Experts and motorists TODAY spoke to believe a mix of stricter penalties, utilisation of speed-limiting technology in vehicles and continued education is the right way forward for safer roads.
Several high-profile traffic accidents in recent months have shone a spotlight on Singapore’s road safety and driving culture Official statistics show that the number of traffic accidents resulting in fatalities and injuries has increased for three straight years, even though the roads are safer now than they were before Covid-19
International studies suggest that Covid-19, the entry of ride-hailing services and the popularity of car-sharing can have a tangible impact on the number of road accidents and driver behaviourExperts and motorists TODAY spoke to believe a mix of stricter penalties, utilisation of speed-limiting technology in vehicles and continued education is the right way forward for safer roadsWe know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with TODAY to be fast, secure and the best...
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