Territory-wide campaign to promote driving safety

Police will launch a territory-wide campaign tomorrow (October 24) to remind drivers of public service vehicles and goods vehicles the importance of safe driving.

The two-week campaign, to last until November 6, includes both publicity on safe driving and enforcement against traffic offences.

During the first week of the campaign, Police officers will distribute publicity leaflets to drivers of public service vehicles and goods vehicles 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, using a hand-held mobile phone while driving and seatbelt-related offences.

According to Police figures, in the first nine months of this year, there were 11 253 (provisional) traffic accidents involving casualties, an increase of two per cent when compared with the 11 047 cases in the same period last year. These accidents were mainly the results of following too close to 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

End/Tuesday, October 23, 2007