A youth riding an e-bike along Keppel Road has drawn heavy criticism online after performing a dangerous “superman” stunt while travelling among moving traffic.
The incident, which was captured in a video circulating on Instagram, showed the rider stretching his body flat across the e-bike while holding onto the handlebars with both arms. The stunt reportedly took place along Keppel Road, near landmarks including Keppel Distripark and the upcoming Keppel MRT Station.
The clip quickly went viral after being reposted on social media platforms, with many Singaporeans expressing concern over the rider’s reckless behaviour and the potential danger posed to other motorists.
Youth Seen Overtaking Cars While Performing Stunt
In the footage, the youth could be seen riding in the middle lane and overtaking at least two cars while maintaining the risky pose. According to regulations, the speed limit along Keppel Road is 60km/h, although Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs) in Singapore are not legally allowed to exceed 25km/h with motor assistance.
The rider remained in the “superman” position for several seconds, with his legs fully extended behind him as the e-bike continued moving through live traffic.
Many viewers were shocked by the manoeuvre, pointing out that a single mistake could have resulted in a serious or fatal accident. Several netizens criticised the rider for not only endangering himself, but also putting nearby drivers and other road users at risk.
One commenter said the stunt could easily have ended in tragedy if another vehicle had suddenly changed lanes or braked unexpectedly. Others urged authorities to investigate the incident.
Netizens Call For Authorities To Take Action
The incident sparked renewed discussion online about enforcement against reckless e-bike riders in Singapore. Some netizens questioned whether the e-bike involved was compliant with local regulations, especially after noticing that no visible registration plate could be seen in the video.
Under Singapore’s Active Mobility Act, all registered PABs are required to display a registration plate at the rear of the device. Riders must also wear helmets when travelling on roads and keep to the left side of the lane where possible.
In addition, PABs sold in Singapore must comply with technical standards that limit motor-assisted speeds to 25km/h. Riders below the age of 16 are also prohibited from riding on public roads.
The incident comes amid growing public concern over reckless riding behaviour involving bicycles and e-bikes across Singapore. Videos showing dangerous riding stunts, speeding, and riders ignoring traffic rules have increasingly surfaced online in recent months.
Public Concern Over Road Safety Continues To Grow
Singapore authorities have repeatedly reminded active mobility users to ride responsibly and follow traffic regulations to ensure public safety.
Road safety experts have also warned that performing stunts on public roads significantly increases the risk of severe injury, particularly for riders of lightweight mobility devices such as e-bikes.
While some online users admitted the stunt “looked fun”, most agreed that the behaviour was irresponsible and unnecessary given the dangers involved.
As the video continues circulating online, many Singaporeans are now calling for stricter enforcement and heavier penalties against riders caught performing dangerous acts on public roads.