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CYCLIST NO HELMET, BEATS RED LIGHT AND HITS PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ROAD

A video emerged online showing an errant cyclist riding on the road without a helmet on and cycling recklessly.

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He was also seen beating a red light on the road and hitting a pedestrian who was crossing the road at the time.

The pedestrian then stopped and turned around to stare at the errant cyclist, who then cycled away as though nothing had happened.

The incident happened on 3 May at about 6.21pm, at a traffic crossing somewhere along Hougang.

Potential penalties

It is mandatory for all cyclists to wear helmets when riding on roads.

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Those caught riding bicycles and power-assisted bicycles on roads without wearing a helmet can be fined up to $1,000 and/or jailed up to three months upon conviction for the first offence.

Persons caught jaywalking can be fined $50 on the spot. They can also be charged and fined up to $1,000, or jailed up to three months. Repeat offenders may be fined up to $2,000 or jailed up to six months.

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