The Hong Kong Police Force has announced that starting this week, police officers will strictly enforce traffic violations across various districts to combat careless driving, speeding, and pedestrians not adhering to traffic signals or using designated crosswalks.
The Traffic Branch Headquarters and the five major regional traffic units will conduct large-scale, random enforcement operations throughout Hong Kong starting today (March 24). They will also employ undercover officers and high-point surveillance to target common violations, aiming to enhance public awareness of road safety and compliance.
The police emphasize that enforcement is about helping citizens understand the importance of "cautious compliance with the law" and shared responsibility for road safety. In the first quarter of this year, seven pedestrians died in traffic accidents, six of whom were elderly individuals aged 65 and above. Many of these cases involved jaywalking, with common causes including ignoring traffic signals, "dashing between vehicles," or walking into the blind spots of large vehicles.
In the first two and a half months of this year, 23 people have died in traffic accidents, a staggering 40% increase compared to the previous year. Among these fatalities, one-third were pedestrians, with some incidents involving jaywalking.
According to the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations, pedestrians must obey traffic signals at controlled crossings. Those who violate this regulation without reasonable justification may face a fine of up to HK$2,000.
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