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Police conducted a territory-wide campaign between January 9 and 15 to raise public awareness of safe cycling.
The campaign was the latest in an ongoing series of safe cycling campaigns using a combination of publicity, education and enforcement. Cyclists, especially those engaged in fast food delivery, were reminded of the importance of road safety and their legal responsibilities.
Officers from Police Regional Road Safety Teams visited a total of 336 locations frequented by cyclists, including cycling tracks, railway stations and fast food shops which employed cyclists. The Police had distributed over 6 000 publicity and educational leaflets. Enforcement action resulted in 301 verbal warnings and the issue of 698 summonses to cyclists who committed offences.
A Police spokesman said that between January and November 2011 there were 2 168 accidents involving bicycles, which resulted in 2 259 cyclists casualties. Among them, 17 cyclists were killed. Cyclists are reminded to comply with road traffic regulations. Offenders committing cycling offences will be prosecuted.
Police Report No. 148
Ends/Monday, January 16, 2012
Issued at HKT 18:25
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