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Police have conducted a territory-wide operation on November 15 and 22 to combat illegal road racing activities.
During the two-day operation, Police have arrested one person for "non-payment of traffic fine", detained nine vehicles for examination and issued eight summonses and 260 Fixed Penalty Tickets for various traffic offences.
Police also breath tested 501 drivers during the operation. Among them, six drivers were unable to pass the screening breath tests and were arrested. All of them were found to have proportions of alcohol in their breath exceeded the prescribed limit and would be charged with the offence.
Police remind motorists not to participate in illegal road racing activities and not to drive after consuming alcohol. Offenders who were convicted of either offence will be liable to a fine and imprisonment.
Police Report No. 10
Ends/Monday, November 23, 2009
Issued at HKT 20:56
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