TAC briefed on Traffic e-Enforcement System
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The Transport Advisory Committee (TAC) was briefed today (March 23) on the proposal of the Hong Kong Police Force to develop the new Traffic e-Enforcement System and the preliminary proposals on the relevant legislative amendments.
At present, the processes of traffic enforcement are mainly operated manually. To enhance the overall enforcement accuracy and efficiency, the Police launched the e-Ticketing Pilot Scheme in March 2020. Having regard to the success of the pilot scheme, the Police propose to develop the new Traffic e-Enforcement System to facilitate the processing of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and summons applications for traffic contraventions by electronic means. In addition, the System will process all the traffic enforcement-related information and data, which will enhance the Police's efficiency in traffic management. Meanwhile, the Police will develop a citizen-centric Traffic e-Enforcement thematic portal, in which members of the public can view their electronic FPNs and handle related matters online.
To provide legal basis for the proposed Traffic e-Enforcement System, the Government plans to introduce legislative amendments to enable the Police to serve FPNs for traffic contraventions via email or mobile phone short message services.
The TAC Chairman, Professor Stephen Cheung, said, "Members welcome the Police's proposal for developing the Traffic e-Enforcement System with the aid of technology to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of traffic enforcement. This will be conducive to enhancing road safety and alleviating traffic congestion. The TAC acknowledges that the new System is in line with the policy to develop Hong Kong into a smart city and will deliver more convenient public services."
Ends/Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:43
Issued at HKT 16:43
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