A recent case of a child trying to beat the red light with his kick scooter, and being hit by oncoming traffic was shared by road safety group Roads.sg.
The accident is believed to have taken place in Punggol on March 17, around 6.30 pm.
In this instance, it is clearly not the fault of the oncoming car as the vehicle had obvious right of way and the traffic light was green (in favour of the car).
While it's not possible to confirm if the parents of the child was present, the boy was brought to safety by several onlookers. However, this case is a timely reminder for all parents to keep a watchful eye on their children especially when they are playing with their personal mobility devices and bicycles near traffic crossings. Remember to share this with your friends who have children of their own.