Territory-wide campaign to promote driving safety

Police will launch a territory-wide campaign from tomorrow (October 15) to October 28 to remind drivers of public service vehicles and goods vehicles of the importance of safe driving.

The two-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 week against offences including speeding, failing to comply with traffic signals, careless and dangerous driving, using a handheld mobile phone while driving and seatbelt-related offences.

According to Police figures, in the first nine months of this year, there were 10,991 (provisional) traffic accidents involving casualties, a decrease of 1.5% when compared with the same period last year.

"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. 3

Ends/Saturday, October 14, 2006