Territory-wide campaign to promote driving safety

Police will launch a territory-wide campaign from tomorrow (June 11) to July 1 to remind drivers of public service vehicles and goods vehicles of the importance of safe driving.

The three-week campaign includes both publicity on safe driving and enforcement against traffic offences.

During the first week, Police officers will distribute publicity leaflets to drivers as well as members of the public. The public will also be encouraged to report undesirable driving behaviour to the Police or the Transport Complaints Unit of the Transport Advisory Committee.

Stringent enforcement action will be taken in the following two weeks against offences including speeding, failing to comply with traffic signals, using a handheld mobile phone while driving and seatbelt-related offences.

According to Police figures, in the first four months of this year, there were 4 622 (provisional) traffic accidents involving casualties, a decrease of four per cent when compared with the same period last year. These accidents were mainly the results of following too closely to the vehicle in front, vehicles losing control, driving too fast, changing lane carelessly, negligence and failing to comply with traffic signals.

"We hope that the campaign will enhance public awareness of road safety and eventually achieve the road safety vision 'Zero Accidents on the Road, Hong Kong's Goal'," a Police spokesman said.


Police Report No.4

Issued by PPRB

End/Saturday, June 10, 2006