Man spotted riding unicycle across road junction in Punggol
A man was seen riding a unicycle across a road junction in Punggol. A video shared on a Facebook group shows him at a pedestrian crossing near Edgedale Plains. He tried to mount the unicycle three times before successfully riding across the junction. The man signaled an oncoming car with his hand to let him pass at a zebra crossing. He then continued his journey onto the footpath. The footage sparked online debate regarding traffic rules and safety.
A man was spotted riding a unicycle across a road junction in Punggol, sparking debate online over safety concerns and whether the act is allowed under traffic rules.A video shared on Wednesday (Nov 11) by Facebook group Singapore Incidents showed a man riding a unicycle at a pedestrian crossing near a road sign for Edgedale Plains in Punggol. He was seen attempting to mount the unicycle at least three times before eventually succeeding and riding across the traffic junction.As he approaches a zebra crossing, he even extends his hand towards an oncoming car, signalling the driver to let him pass before continuing onto the footpath.In the comments section, some netizens expressed concern about the man's safety, while others questioned whether his actions were legal.One netizen wrote: "Not too sure whether this would be in breach of Land Transport Authority (LTA) regulations."Another netizen claimed that the man had been practising at the same spot for the past three nights, writing: "For your info, he already there for three nights.""Stay safe and enjoy," wrote another.