Road Accidents due to Vehicles Striking Pedestrians at Zebra Crossings and Turns

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question

Mr Gabriel Lam asked the Acting Minister for Transport given that 52% of road accidents in 2025 are attributed to failure to keep a proper lookout

a.      how many of these involved vehicles turning into minor roads and striking pedestrians at zebra crossings;

b.      whether junction design contributes to such risks; and

c.      what infrastructure adjustments are being considered to reduce turning-related pedestrian collisions.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.      The Traffic Police (TP) does not specifically track the number of road accidents attributed to vehicles turning into minor roads and striking pedestrians at zebra crossings.

2.      Our roads are designed in accordance with international safety standards and requirements. For example, junctions are designed to enable both pedestrians and motorists to see each other clearly. Red-Amber-Green (RAG) arrows are implemented at almost all signalised junctions to enable safer turning. The remaining junctions where it is not feasible to install RAG arrows mostly have a single right-turn lane with only one oncoming traffic lane. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will consider other features such as prominent turning pockets and signage to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow at these junctions. Traffic calming infrastructure such as centre dividers or road humps are also added to slow down motorists at certain road sections.