Police concluded a five-day territory-wide pedestrian safety operation yesterday (December 13).  Through stringent enforcement actions, pedestrians, in particular senior citizens, were reminded of the importance of road safety.

     A total of 1,120 summonses were issued to pedestrians failing to comply with road traffic regulations during the operation conducted from December 9 to December 13.

     During the period, Police issued 891 summonses for failing to comply with a light signal on a light signal crossing, 97 summonses for crossing the road within 15 metres of a footbridge/pedestrian subway other than by means of the footbridge/pedestrian subway, and 63 summonses for crossing within 15 metres of a light signal crossing other than by means of the light signal crossing.

     "Pedestrians are reminded to take care and to cross the road safely.  Those who fail to comply with the law may be liable to a maximum fine of $2,000", a Police spokesman said.