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Man Pushing Baby Pram Along Upper East Coast Road Draws Online Fury

25 Feb, 2021

Some roads are less travelled for a good reason.

In a video uploaded to Facebook on Tuesday (Feb 23), a man was spotted leisurely strolling along Upper East Coast Road, all the while pushing a baby pram in front of him. 

Man Pushing Baby Pram Along Upper East Coast Road Draws Online Fury

Image source: Screengrab from Facebook / ROADS.sg

Despite the potential danger, he appeared unperturbed by his proximity to the moving vehicles.

He did, however, gesticulate wildly and raised a middle finger after a car sounded its horn at him, the post said.

Netizens didn’t hold back on their criticism, scolding the man for putting not just himself, but his child and other motorists in danger because of his actions.

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Image source: Screengrab from Facebook / ROADS.sg

They also ridiculed him for his vulgar reaction despite being in the wrong.

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Image source: Screengrab from Facebook / ROADS.sg

It remains a question as to why the man chose to walk on the road.

A netizen shared that there was a diverted footpath available behind the barricade. The footpath was also highlighted in the video with a caption explaining that it led towards Bedok Corner Food Centre.

Man Pushing Baby Pram Along Upper East Coast Road Draws Online Fury

Image source: Screengrab from Facebook / ROADS.sg

According to the Singapore Road Safety Council, pedestrians are expected to use footpaths and other walkways whenever possible.

Under the Road Traffic (Pedestrian Crossings) Rule, no one is allowed to stand, sit, squat, loiter, walk or run on the road as it might interfere with the lawful movement of traffic.

Pedestrian Road Safety Rules 

Man Pushing Baby Pram Along Upper East Coast Road Draws Online Fury

Image source: iStock

To ensure your and your child’s safety from any road traffic fatalities as pedestrians, here a few tips from the Singapore Road Safety Council:

1. You should always use pedestrian crossings as well as footpaths and other walkways, as much as possible.
2. To alert moving vehicles, raise your hand while crossing the road.
3. Be careful not to cross at road bends and avoid crossing in front of a stationary vehicle as well as in between stationary vehicles. 
4. When boarding or alighting from a bus, ensure that the vehicle is completely stopped. 
5. While stepping out of a vehicle, ensure that there is no incoming traffic.
6. Always face incoming traffic and walk in a single file when travelling in groups.
7. Make sure that you can be clearly seen whenever you’re walking at night. 

This article was first published on AsiaOne and republished on theAsianparent with permission.

Lead image source screengrab from Facebook / ROADS.sg.

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