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Police conducted a territory-wide campaign between April 14 and 21 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 food delivery, were reminded of the importance of road safety and their legal responsibilities.
Enforcement actions resulted in 142 verbal warnings and the issue of 699 summonses to cyclists who committed offences.
A Police spokesman said that between January and March 2015, there were 569 traffic accidents involving bicycles, resulting in casualties of 549 cyclists, with two fatalities included.
Cyclists are reminded to comply with Road Traffic Ordinance. Offenders committing cycling offences will be prosecuted.
Ends/Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Issued at HKT 16:56
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