CYCLIST VS DRIVER @ BEACH ROAD, EPIC BATTLE OVER WHOSE AH GONG OWNS THE ROAD

A clash between a driver and a cyclist unfolded along Beach Road, captured on video and shared on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page.

The incident, occurring at 8:49 am on December 20, showcases the tense confrontation after the driver attempted a rude overtake of the cyclist.

The video, shot from the dashboard camera of a trailing vehicle, provides a glimpse into the escalating road dispute.

Details of the Confrontation

As seen in the video, the driver’s attempt to overtake the cyclist on the left-most lane was unsuccessful. Frustration ensued, with the driver resorting to honking and swearing at the cyclist.

In response, the cyclist, determined not to yield, cycled in front of the car, exacerbating the tension. The exchange reached a peak when the cyclist flashed a middle finger over his shoulder.

Dashboard Camera Perspective

The footage offers a perspective from the dashboard camera of the vehicle trailing the cyclist, providing an unfiltered view of the escalating dispute. The audio captures the honking and verbal exchange between the driver and the cyclist, giving viewers a firsthand experience of the intensity of the road confrontation.

The dispute reached a resolution when the driver, persistently honking, filtered right and switched lanes, putting an end to the confrontation.

The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges and conflicts that can arise between different road users, highlighting the need for patience, understanding, and adherence to traffic rules.

Netizens’ Comments

1. A bicycle is a legal mode of transportation that is allowed on the road. Not everyone had the ability to afford a car or motorbike. It has been around since the start of the road system all over the world. Drivers can be more gracious and patient to share it with cyclists.
2. Driver is wrong and should learn to steer clear to overtake cyclist safely.
   Cyclist is wrong too by not keeping to side and let the car pass safely. Can just easily signal to acknowledge the driver and for him to proceed to overtake.
3. Driver already has the wrong mentality with the road cyclist to begin with, evidently from 0:07. Could have been more gracious, horn so much also cant do anything.
   Cyclist with such behaviour because he knows he cant be identified and held accountable for. Just imagine cyclist with a identifier plate number, 90% behaviour will change.