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Police yesterday (June 19) have concluded a territory-wide campaign to remind drivers of public service vehicles and goods vehicles of the importance of safe driving.
This was the latest in an ongoing series of campaigns conducted by the Police using publicity, education and enforcement to target moving traffic offences.
Conducted between June 13 and 19, the campaign resulted in the issue of 209 summonses, 3 752 fixed penalty tickets and the arrest of five drivers for drink driving offences.
Among the 3 961 summonses and fixed penalty tickets issued, 1 027 were issued for speeding, 468 for mobile phone offences, 313 for seatbelt offence and 98 for failing to comply with traffic light signals.
Officers from Police Regional Road Safety Teams visited 454 locations throughout the territory and distributed over 10 600 leaflets to drivers of public service vehicles, goods vehicles and members of the public.
Members of the public are encouraged to report undesirable driving behaviour to the Police. Public light bus (PLB) passengers are encouraged to report improper driving behaviour of PLB drivers to the Project Safe-Ride hotline 2754 7668.
"The campaign is aimed at enhancing the public awareness of road safety and to reduce traffic accidents," a Police spokesman said.
Police Report No.366
Ends/Thursday, June 20, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:12
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