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Police will run a territory-wide campaign tomorrow (January 10) to remind drivers of public service vehicles and goods vehicles of the importance of safe driving.
The two-week campaign, to last until January 23, includes both publicity on safe driving and enforcement against traffic offences.
During the first week of the campaign, Police officers will distribute leaflets on the Safe Driving Code for Goods Vehicles to goods vehicle drivers and remind them the importance of safe loading and not to speed. Publicity leaflets, including Project Safe-Ride leaflets, will also be distributed to drivers of public light buses and the public.
Members of the public are encouraged to report undesirable driving behaviour to the Police or call the Transport Complaints Unit of the Transport Advisory Committee on 2889 9999. They can also call direct to the 24-hour Police Transport Hotline 2754 7668 to report driving misbehaviour of public light bus drivers.
Stringent enforcement actions will be taken in the second week against traffic offences including speeding, careless driving, failing to comply with traffic signals, using a hand-held mobile phone while driving, and seatbelt-related offences.
According to Police figures, a total of 17 802 persons were injured and killed in traffic accidents in 2009, a decrease of 4.7 per cent when compared with 18 684 persons in 2008. These accidents were mainly caused by drivers who were driving inattentively (2 237 drivers), tailgating (1 520 drivers) and changing lane carelessly (1 230 drivers).
"We hope that the campaign will enhance public awareness of road safety in pursuit of the road safety vision: 'Zero Accidents on the Road, Hong Kong's Goal'," a Police spokesman said.
Police Report No. 5
Ends/Saturday, January 9, 2010
Issued at HKT 15:06
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