3 Traffic Police officers face investigations after video showing unsafe riding surfaces
Three Singapore Traffic Police officers are under investigation following dashcam footage that captured them performing unsafe maneuvers near their headquarters. The police have confirmed the incident and stated that appropriate action will be taken against the officers involved.
Why it matters
This incident highlights issues of police accountability and the importance of law enforcement adhering to the same road safety standards expected of the public.
Three Traffic Police (TP) officers are facing investigations after footage of their unsafe riding behaviour surfaced online.
Dashcam footage of the incident shared with SG Road Vigilante and posted on its social media account shows the dashcam vehicle turning right onto Ubi Avenue 3 from Paya Lebar Road.
A ComfortDelGro taxi is also seen making the right turn from the outer lane.
Shortly after both vehicles turn into Ubi Avenue 3, two TP outriders are seen approaching from the dashcam vehicle's left and cutting ahead of it.
They are then seen entering the Traffic Police headquarters.
Just as the dashcam vehicle nears the headquarters' entrance, a third TP outrider appears and makes a sharp right turn.
The third officer's actions also caused the dashcam vehicle to brake.
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