3 motorists 'caught' for good habits in road safety drive

Drivers included with riders in campaign for first time in signal both play vital role

- Gracia Yap

Mr Shaiful Amjad Basri was riding home when he was stopped by a Traffic Police (TP) officer on the Pan-Island Expressway just before the Eunos exit on April 1.

"I thought it was just a spot check. I knew I hadn't committed any infringements," said the motorcyclist, who was proven right.

The officer directed him to a carpark in Eunos, where he commended him for wearing safety gear, which protects riders in case of crashes, and presented him with a goodie bag.

"I was happy. It's (three times) lucky for me," added Mr Shaiful, 54, who was similarly rewarded in 2019 and 2020.

He was among three motorists whose good riding and driving habits were rewarded by TP officers around Singapore on April 1 as the "Reward the Sensible Motorists" campaign kicked off.

The campaign, which runs till Sept 30, was launched by the TP and Singapore Road Safety Council (SRSC) to encourage motorists to adopt good driving and riding habits.

It is the first year that drivers are included in the annual campaign, which ran from 2019 as "Reward the Riders".

Expanding the campaign to all motorists signals that both motorcyclists and drivers play an important role in keeping the roads safe for all by adopting good driving and riding habits.

During the campaign, motorists riding or driving safely and responsibly, such as by signalling before changing lanes and giving way to other motorists and pedestrians, will be rewarded if spotted by TP officers.

They will receive a goodie bag with special collectables and be featured on the TP's "Use Your RoadSense" Facebook page.