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Police yesterday (July 25) conducted a territory-wide operation codenamed "Leaf-Flyer" against public light bus (PLB) drivers for various traffic offences, aiming to enforce the new legislative amendment and enhance the safety of PLB.
Police officers, together with Motor Vehicle Examiner, implemented on-spot examination at various locations in the territory. Plainclothes officers were also deployed on board to observe the driving manner of PLB drivers.
During the operation, Police have checked a total of 117 PLBs and issued 31 fixed penalty tickets as well as 41 summonses against PLB drivers for various traffic offences, including failing to display a PLB driver identity plate, speeding and failing to comply with traffic signs.
In addition, two PLBs were detained for not maintaining a speed limiter in good and efficient working order or using a speed limiter with a damaged seal.
Police also issued 12 summonses to PLB passengers for not fastening their seat belts.
Police will continue to mount similar operations to enhance road safety.
Police Report No. 193
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Thursday, July 26, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:53
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