What should you do if you see someone get hit by a car?
The natural reaction, one assumes, would be to render help and check if they’ve sustained any injuries.
Not so, however, for this group of pedestrians and cyclist.
On Tuesday (Sept 20), a video posted on Facebook group SG Road Vigilante showed a group of three pedestrians and a cyclist crossing the road while the traffic light was not in their favour at Compassvale Crescent amidst a heavy downpour.
The group consisted of a couple, a cyclist and a man.
Midway through, as the man dashed across the street, he was knocked off his feet by a car. In the video, the car could be seen stopping by the side of the road.
However, neither the couple nor the cyclist who were just mere metres away stop to lend a helping hand. They merely glanced at him quickly and resumed their journey across the road.
The man remained lying on the ground for a few seconds before eventually picking himself up and hobbling back to safety.
Despite being hit by a car, many netizens weren’t very sympathetic towards this pedestrian.
A few said that he “deserved it” and one went as far as to praise the driver for “[teaching] these jaywalkers a lesson”. 
Did anyone step up?
Turns out, some folks were left scratching their heads, wondering why the other three just sat there and… didn’t help at all.
Jaywalking in Singapore: The Other Side of the Road
Picture this: it’s a bustling corner at Paya Lebar. Two reckless wanderers, a grown‑up and a teen, decide it’s the perfect time to test the “no‑walk‑here” rule. A taxi zooms by, and before you can say “safety first,” they’re sent airborne and left to sprint a few metres down the street. Classic! But there’s a whole story behind those numbers.
The Numbers Nobody Talks About
- In 2019, the Traffic Police (TP) logged roughly 2,500 jaywalking infractions.
- Between 2017 and 2019, 59 tragic collisions involved pedestrians who were crossing illegally.
- Shockingly, about 68 % of those fatal incidents involved elderly jaywalkers.
Why Does It Matter?
Sun Xueling, back when she was the senior parliamentary secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, weighed in on the issue. She pointed out that the TP keeps a close eye on the most dangerous spots, and the law doesn’t leave much wiggle room.
The Road Traffic Act says it’s an offence for anyone to not use a pedestrian crossing. Since 1 April 2019, the fine for that offence has jumped from $20 to an eye‑watering $50.
What About The Driver?
When a car collides with a jaywalker, the driver isn’t automatically the villain—though the law does put a heavy responsibility on them. Under the same Act, a driver must: stop their vehicle, assist the wounded, and inform the police as soon as reasonably practicable (within 24 hours, that is).
In that 2020 Paya Lebar incident, the taxi driver pulled over on a nearby road to check on the sprinter’s safety. It’s a small twist in an otherwise grim story.
Beyond the Numbers: A Call to Action
Jaywalking isn’t just a recreational hobby—it’s a public safety hazard that’s turning up in the diary of the traffic police. The statistics highlight two key realities: the sheer volume of violations and the danger they pose to the most vulnerable among us.
So next time you’re tempted to skip the crosswalk, remember: you might be facing a hefty fine and playing a risky game with your own life and that of your neighbours. Better to cross safely, and for the sake of all—especially our older friends—it’s a win‑win for everyone on the road.
