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Road safety campaign to promote safe cycling
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     Police conducted a territory-wide campaign between September 12 and 18 to raise public awareness of safe cycling.

     The campaign was the latest in an ongoing series of safe cycling campaigns using a combination of publicity, education and enforcement.  Cyclists, especially those engaged in fast food delivery, were reminded of the importance of road safety and their legal responsibilities.

     Officers from Police Regional Road Safety Teams visited a total of 321 locations frequented by cyclists, including cycling tracks, railway stations and fast food shops which employed cyclists. The Police had distributed about 8 500 publicity and educational leaflets.  Enforcement actions resulted in 130 verbal warnings and the issue of 851 summonses to cyclists who committed offences.

     A Police spokesman said that from January to August this year, there were 1 611 accidents involving bicycles, resulting in casualties of 1 525 cyclists, which led to three fatalities.

     Cyclists are reminded to comply with road traffic regulations.  Offenders committing cycling offences will be prosecuted.

Police Report No. 246

Ends/Thursday, September 19, 2013
Issued at HKT 15:26

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