Motorcyclists Surrounds S’pore Car at Second Link After It Allegedly Uses Lorry Lane & Nearly Hits a Motorbike

What would you expect when a near-accident occurs? Perhaps a heated argument between the involved parties? What you wouldn’t typically anticipate is bystanders getting involved when no actual accident takes place, right?

A video released by SG Road Vigilante (SGRV) on 5 January showed a driver in a Singapore-registered car being surrounded and berated by several motorcyclists on the Second Link, a three-lane connecting Tuas to Johor Bahru.

The video depicts several motorcyclists shouting at the car’s driver in Mandarin and hurling profanities, all while the bewildered driver remains inside the vehicle.

This unexpected commotion results in a traffic jam, with frustrated drivers honking their horns, trying to navigate around the incident.

One motorcyclist even attempted to direct the traffic before the police eventually arrived at the scene.

Reason Behind this Commotion

So, what sparked this uproar?

A witness surnamed Huang, told Shin Min Daily News the whole situation unfolded because the car driver blocked the path of the motorcyclist by using the lane designated for lorries.

The motorcyclist then knocked on the car’s door; however, the driver changed direction and knocked into the rear of the motorcycle. This caused the motorcyclist to almost get hit by a passing lorry.

The near encounter with an accident unsurprisingly agitated the motorcyclist. To add to the tension, his pregnant wife was riding pillion.

Driver Explained the Reason Behind Using the Lorry Lane

The driver surnamed Li, told Shin Min Daily News that his wife, who was seated in the car, was not feeling well. Consequently, he used the lorry lane in an attempt to expedite their passage through the checkpoint.

Li recounted being startled by a loud bang on his window but continued driving without turning his car.

He claimed that he did not understand why the motorcycle fell over. Furthermore, he said that the agitated motorcyclist urged other motorcyclists to “gang up against him.”

The driver also claimed the motorcyclists smashed his windscreen and tore his necklace off.

Ultimately, the incident was resolved when the driver paid the motorcyclist RM200 (approximately S$57)

However, Li has since received threats and expressed fears for his safety, admitting that he now feels compelled to “hide in his house.”