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Driver wins appeal after judge finds cyclist's negligence contributed to accident
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· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The High Court found the cyclist breached two obligations, failing to travel at a safe speed to stop at a zebra crossing and not checking for oncoming traffic. A driver has won an appeal after a judge determined that a cyclist's actions contributed to an accident.
A driver has won an appeal after a judge determined that a cyclist's actions contributed to an accident. The High Court found the cyclist breached two obligations, failing to travel at a safe speed to stop at a zebra crossing and not checking for oncoming traffic.
The court's decision was based on the cyclist's conduct, specifically the failure to stop and check for traffic. Further details about the accident and the appeal are available from the source.
The outcome of the appeal indicates that the cyclist's negligence was a factor in the accident, leading to the driver's victory in the case.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: CNA — Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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