Friday, December 10, 2010

Motorists getting more short-tempered? Men fight over parking dispute at Bishan J8



STOMPer AC is worried about the increasing incidents of road rage in Singapore, especially after witnessing the fight that broke out between these men at Bishan Junction 8.

The STOMPer recounted:

"The incident involved the driver of the car and a motorcycle rider, both of whom were parked illegally along the road between Bishan Junction 8 shopping mall and the multi-storey car park.

"The motorcycle was parked right in front of the car and left little clearance space for the car to turn out.

"The motorcyclist was on his phone while the car driver waited in the car with his spouse, wanting to move out.

"The driver honked at the motorcyclist a few times and the motorcyclist became irritated. He shouted at the driver with vulgarities and gestured with his hand at the same time.

"After the driver finally managed to move his car out of the parking area, he also showed his frustration by gesturing at the motorcyclist."

The biker ran after the car to confront the driver. Both men came to blows when the driver got out of his car.

Concerned that motorists here are getting more and more short-tempered, the STOMPer asked:

"What can we do to avoid situations such as this from happening?

"Who stands to gain at the end of the day?

"How would we behave, if we were caught in the same situation?"



















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