‘I’m not afraid of anything at this age’: Elderly jaywalkers risk their lives for convenience
Traffic fatalities in Singapore reached a 10-year high in 2025, with a significant increase in deaths involving elderly jaywalkers. Authorities emphasize that a shift in public mindset is necessary alongside enforcement to improve road safety.
Why it matters
Rising traffic fatalities highlight a critical public safety crisis and the need for better pedestrian infrastructure and behavioral changes.
This elderly man who jaywalked on Serangoon Avenue 3 on May 20 was almost hit by a motorcycle shortly after the taxi went past him.
The report relies on official statistics and police statements to highlight a public safety issue without political agenda.
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