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Territory-wide operation to combat speeding, drink driving and drug driving
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     Police yesterday (January 2) concluded a ten-day territory-wide operation combating speeding, drink driving and drug driving.

     During the operation, Police arrested 73 persons for drink driving, drug driving, illegal road racing and other speeding related offences. Five vehicles were detained for examination. A total of 46 summonses and 1,565 Fixed Penalty Tickets were issued.

     Police appealed to members of the public not to drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Drivers should also maintain at least two-second safety distance with the vehicle in front.

     Police will continue to take stringent enforcement actions in 2017 against traffic offences.

 
Ends/Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:26
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