Slow-drive protest at Cross-Harbour Tunnel
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     Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
     
     Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

     At around 8.30am today (May 27), some drivers staged a slow-drive protest at the Hong Kong Island exit of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, causing serious obstruction to traffic. Police officers swiftly attended the scene to intercept the vehicles concerned and diverted traffic in an effort to maintain road safety for commuters and students.

     Police emphasise that driving slowly on purpose endangers road safety and obstructs other road users. It may constitute a criminal offence. The Police will take resolute action to enforce the law to ensure major transport routes remaining smooth and unaffected.
     

Ends/Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Issued at HKT 10:35

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