what the hell. drunk driving might get you 2 years jail and a fine max. even when you kill someone in the process. no suspension of license? no banned from driving? and that guy got 4 months jail. only. oral sex? 2 years jail on the spot no talk. caning might be possible. so what sort of message is being implied to the people? oral sex, voluntary at that, is more serious an offence than drunk driving AND KILLING someone in the process? so manslaughter, loss of lives are all acceptable AS LONG AS no oral sex is involved? unless oral sex leads to the normal act of copulation? either there is something wrong with this judical system or values are severely misplaced here.

and note:
(Extracted from The Straits Times Online)

Apart from the higher number of fatalities, the overall road traffic situation here is somewhat better.

Fewer people were injured in crashes, for instance - there was a 21.2 per cent drop in the number of serious injury accidents, from 146 cases in 2002 to 115 last year.

The number of motorcyclists killed also fell, from 90 in 2002 to 79 last year.

Also noteworthy is that the number of motorcyclists and pillion riders injured last year has dropped to 4,249, compared with 4,637 in 2002

"Traffic Police Commander Teo Kian Teck said the lower figures were partly the result of tighter checks, particularly against speed demons and drink-driving. He added: 'We had more roadblocks and issued more summonses last year. I think our road safety messages to motorists have also made them more compliant to traffic rules.'"

More drink-drivers were arrested last year - 2,334 compared with 1,895 in 2002. Also up: Summonses issued for speeding, which jumped 37.6 per cent, from 35,361 in 2002 to 48,667 last year.

But Deputy Assistant Commissioner Teo said: 'Road safety is not just about numbers. It's about taking ownership of your own safety by being responsible, alert, patient and courteous.'

(end)

the overall report states that there is a fall in the number of crash/accident related injuries and motorcycle deaths, but does not state the number of accidents/crashes that has happened. did the number increase or fall? also the number of pedestrians that died in accidents has increased. what some people do not consider is that yes more drink-drivers arrested, more summonses issued for speeding does NOT show motorists have been more compliant with traffic rules but the OTHERWISE. what the heck??? since when did more arrests show more compliance for the laws??? so what if you have more roadblocks? THE DRIVERS DON'T CARE!

and the last statement he made is totally bull. taking ownership of my own safety means that when i bloody cycle, i stick to the leftmost lane and take up the whole damned lane whether you like it or not. that's being responsible for myself, makes me alert, AND teaches drivers patience and courtesy. bloody hell you know how many times drivers squeeze cyclists to the very edge of the road? heavy vehicles, trailer trucks, buses, taxis, vans, lorries, cars (especially owners of BIG EXPENSIVE FLASHY CARS like the mercedes benz, lexus, sports cars, modified (illegally) cars, etc) they all do that. and we can't cycle on the pedestrian walkway by government law as well. left to find for ourselves.

all pedestrians and cyclists, fear for your lives.

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