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‘Space’, ‘Respect’, ‘Patience’, ‘Foresight’ and ‘Considerate’—five very simple solutions to the frustrations that road users in Singapore have brought up.
These five key words form the key thrust of this year’s Road Courtesy Campaign organized by the Singapore Road Safety Council and Traffic Police to improve road safety through gracious behavior on the roads.
In a bid to encourage gracious road behavior, the Singapore Road Safety Council and Traffic Police will continue with the annual ‘Spot the Courteous Motorist’ programme, which runs from now till 30 September 2012.
While road safety campaigns are not unique to Singapore, Singapore’s Road Courtesy Campaign, which was started in 1994, is the only campaign which recognizes courteous motorists for their gracious behavior.
Individuals who are spotted and nominated as courteous motorists by Traffic Police officers will be rewarded with a gift and certificate each.
A total of 157 courteous motorists, who were spotted during last year’s campaign, were honoured at this year’s Road Safety Campaign launch.
One of the recipients of the ‘Courteous Motorist’ accolade, cab driver Mr Chiam Teck Heng, 43, had no clue as to what he had done on the road to warrant his commendation as a Courteous Motorist.
But the commendation came as no surprise to his wife, Mrs Chiam.
She said: “My husband has been driving for over 20 years; he has always been very patient and emphasizes a lot on road safety… such as signaling early when changing lane, not tail-gating, and giving way to others on the road.”
But Mr Chiam was very clear about his reasons for practicing road safety.
“Having my kids and wife is why I choose to practice safe driving. Because of them, I cherish life more,” he said.
Mr Chiam’s three children, aged 8, 11 and 13, were present with Mrs Chiam to cheer for their father as he received the certificate from Mr Foo.
Mr Nazri was on his bike around Chua Chu Kang, when the bike in front of him hit a child who had suddenly dashed out onto the road, causing the bike to skid at least 5 metres away.
“I was quite scared upon seeing the collision, but I knew I had to help,” recounted Mr Nazri, who immediately called for an ambulance.
The motorcyclist had abrasions along his thighs and arms, so Mr Nazri helped him to park the bike along the side of the road, and attended to both the motorcyclist and the young child, who, thankfully, only sustained superficial cuts around his eyes.
“I didn’t expect to receive anything in return, but I think this campaign is very good as it recognizes courteous motorists so that they know their efforts are noticed,” said Mr Nazri, whose family members are motorcyclists themselves.
In addition, all road users are invited to vent their frustration, or applaud courteous behavior in “What’s your Road Rant?” at www.facebook.com/sgroads, organized and wholly managed by the Road Courtesy Campaign partner and direct online insurance provider DirectAsia.com.
One lucky winner will be awarded S$400 worth of petrol vouchers from Shell, who is also an organizing partner of the Road Courtesy Campaign 2012.
Alternatively, road users can participate in the online photo-sharing activity at www.facebook.com/sgroads, from which 40 photograph entries will be selected to win a S$40 Shell petrol voucher each.
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