He was criticised online for his actions.
\n\nScreenshots via SGRV ADMIN/Facebook
\n\nA wheelchair user who crossed the road at a red light was nearly hit by a car.
\n\nFootage of the incident, which took place at the junction of Canberra Road and Wellington Circle, and appeared to be filmed from the perspective of another vehicle, was uploaded to the Facebook group SGRV ADMIN.
\n\nAccording to the video's caption, the incident took place on Oct. 18, at 12:30am.
\n\nThe video showed the wheelchair user making his way across the pedestrian crossing, with the traffic light for vehicles showing green while the traffic light for pedestrians is in red.
\n\nHe then comes to a halt due to an oncoming car that screeches to a stop to avoid hitting him.
\n\nThe wheelchair user then continues on his way, as the car's horn is heard.
\n\nMany of the commenters on the video criticised the wheelchair user for his actions, with a few saying such an incident showed the importance of staying alert at traffic junctions for drivers.
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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