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Police operation against failure to wear seat belts on public light buses
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     Police conducted a territory-wide operation yesterday (February 21) to reinforce the wearing of seatbelts on public light bus (PLB) as part of ongoing efforts to encourage both drivers and passengers to protect themselves from injury.

     The operation started in the early morning and ended at midnight yesterday and resulted in the issue of 16 verbal warnings and 244 summonses to PLB passengers.  In addition, four verbal warnings and 19 Fixed Penalty Tickets were issued to PLB drivers for failing to wear seatbelts.

     In 2011, there were a total of 1 087 traffic accidents involving PLBs, resulting in 1 814 casualties.  There was a decrease of 0.7 per cent and an increase of 0.3 per cent respectively when compared with 1 095 traffic accidents and 1 808 casualties in 2010.

     Police stressed that it is the personal responsibility of both the passengers and drivers to ensure that they are securely fastened to their seats by means of a seatbelt where one is fitted.  A passenger or a driver who is found not wearing a seatbelt on a PLB is subject to a maximum fine of $5,000 and three months¡¦ imprisonment.
 
     "The Force is committed to taking proactive action to reduce deaths and injuries arising from traffic accidents.  Education, publicity and enforcement will continue to be conducted to enhance road safety," a Police spokesman said.

Police Report No. 208

Ends/Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Issued at HKT 19:47

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