{
  "id": 19290437,
  "title": "‘This is a scourge’: Video of nearly 50 teens riding bicycles, e-bikes through Singapore’s Central Business District draws backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/this-is-a-scourge-video-of-nearly-50-teens-riding-bicycles-e-bikes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T05:21:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/11/10/this-is-a-scourge-video-of-nearly-50-teens-riding-bicycles-e-bikes-through-singapores-central-business-district-draws-backlash/242688"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 6, a video circulated on social media showing nearly 50 teenagers riding bicycles and e-bikes through Singapore's Central Business District. The footage, originally posted by TikTok user leonbombiibii, highlighted the group's presence across at least four of the six-lane Raffles Quay. The riders took up almost all lanes, with some modified e-bicycles and bicycles lacking brakes in view. Police sirens were audible, and an officer approached the group before the video ended.\n\nSocial media users expressed outrage over the teenagers' actions, labeling their behavior a \"scourge\" and warning it posed risks to themselves and other road users. Some users defended the young riders, urging them to follow safety guidelines such as wearing helmets and using proper lighting. However, many agreed the teenagers' actions were concerning, as they evaded authorities and shared the incident on social media.\n\nThe Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Singapore Police Force received complaints about the incidents. Riding fixed-gear bicycles without a functioning handbrake is prohibited, and cyclists on roads at night must display required lights. Enhanced regulations, implemented on June 1, prohibit keeping non-UL2272 e-scooters, which are also illegal to ride on roads and footpaths. Violators face fines up to S$2,000 (RM6,338) and/or three months in prison.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Nov 10 — Despite a series of recent enforcement actions against errant teenage cyclists and sustained c...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}