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New Territories South Region
Officers of the Road Safety Office of Traffic New Territories South (T NTS) promoted road safety messages at different locations within NTS Region in the past month, with a view to raising public awareness of road safety and reducing the number of traffic accidents.
Officers of the Road Safety Office went to various parks during mornings to distribute souvenirs and share road safety tips with the elderly, reminding them to follow traffic light signals and not to cross the road behind vehicles. Officers also went to markets to convey the message of safe crossing to members of the public.
In addition, officers visited schools to promote road safety messages following class resumption. Apart from educating students to beware of traffic accident black spots and remain vigilant when crossing roads, officers also communicated with school bus drivers and nannies to remind them to drive safely and ensure the safety of children on school buses.
In view of two fatal bicycle accidents that occurred in recent months in NTS Region, officers also went to the accident scenes and other black spots to educate cyclists on the importance of road safety.
New Territories North Region
In view of an increase in the number of traffic accidents involving bicycles in New Territories North (NTN) Region between January and July this year when compared with the same period of last year, the Road Safety Office of Traffic NTN (T NTN) promoted cycling safety at cycling hotspots in Border District on August 26, reminding cyclists that they should abide by traffic laws and cycling safety rules. Cyclists were advised to look out for approaching vehicles particularly at junctions of cycle tracks and driveways where they should dismount and push their bicycles across the driveways.
The Police also handed out leaflets on safe driving to drivers in nearby container vehicle parks and monthly car parks for large vehicles with a view to reminding them to watch out for cyclists and pedestrians when driving near to road junctions. In particular, they should slow down on narrow roads or when making turns at road junctions and pay more attention to blind spots so as to avoid traffic accidents.
Kowloon West Region
Amid the epidemic, an increase in the use of bicycles for food delivery has led to a growing number of bicycle-related traffic accidents and complaints. In this connection, the Road Safety Office of Traffic Kowloon West (T KW), the Regional Crime Prevention Office of KW and District Traffic Teams of Kowloon City District, Sham Shui Po District, Yau Tsim Distrcit and Mong Kok District mounted a road safety publicity campaign at food delivery hotspots in late September. Officers distributed leaflets and provided safety advice to cyclists, especially those who were involved in food delivery, in order to remind them to pay attention to road conditions and comply with traffic signs and signals.
Tuen Mun District
Between January and August 2020, 107 traffic accidents involving cyclists were recorded in Tuen Mun District (TMDIST), representing a significant increase of about 50 per cent as compared with the same period in 2019. The main cause of the upsurge was due to the growing popularity of cycling during the outbreak of COVID-19. On September 26, officers of TMDIST, together with the Road Safety Office of New Territories North and Senior Police Call members, promoted cycling safety at cycling hotspots and bicycle rental stores. They reminded cyclists to stay alert, abide by rules and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
