Since February 16, Kwun Tong District (KTDIST) has taken stringent enforcement actions to tackle illegal parking and traffic congestion in the business area of the district. As at March 20, over 45 vehicles have been towed away without warning. According to the District Operations Officer of Kwun Tong District (DOO KTDIST), these vehicles not only caused serious obstruction, but also inconvenience to other road users. It was hoped that through strict enforcement actions, drivers would be more considerate to the needs of other road users.

Between February 16 and March 20, more than 13 000 fixed penalty tickets have been issued in the area. Apart from issuing a ticket to offending vehicles every 30 minutes, KTDIST has also adopted other tactics to combat illegal parking. Where possible, officers of the Police Community Relations Office would call the drivers to inform them that their vehicles could be towed if they remain illegally parked. DOO KTDIST said, “When the drivers saw a tow truck in the vicinity, they noted the tough stance of the Police and drove away their vehicles immediately.” In addition, KTDIST officers have conducted media briefings to demonstrate their determination to tackle illegal parking.

The operation has achieved positive outcomes, with an improved traffic flow being noted by the public and members of Kwun Tong District Fight Crime Committee.