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Police operation against failure to wear seatbelt on public light bus
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     Police conducted a territory-wide operation yesterday (March 26) 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, which started in the early morning and ended at midnight yesterday, resulted in the issue of five verbal warnings and 128 summonses to PLB passengers and one fixed penalty ticket and one summons to PLB drivers for failing to wear seatbelts.

     In 2012, there were a total of 1 031 traffic accidents involving PLB, resulting in 1 705 casualties. There was a decrease of five per cent and six per cent respectively when compared with 1 087 traffic accidents and 1 814 casualties in 2011.

     It is the personal responsibility of both passengers and drivers to ensure that they are securely fastened to their seats by means of a seatbelt where one is fitted, a Police spokesman said. 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," the spokesman said.

Police Report No. 239

Ends/Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Issued at HKT 17:58

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