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Police conducted a territory-wide campaign between May 23 and 29 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 364 locations frequented by cyclists, including cycling tracks, railway stations and fast food shops which employed cyclists. The Police had distributed about 7 500 publicity and educational leaflets. Enforcement action resulted in 295 verbal warnings and the issue of 643 summonses to cyclists who committed offences.
A Police spokesman said that between January and April 2012 there were 706 accidents involving bicycles, which resulted in 656 cyclists casualties. Among them, three cyclists were killed. Cyclists are reminded to comply with road traffic regulations. Offenders committing cycling offences will be prosecuted.
Police Report No. 194
Ends/Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Issued at HKT 17:25
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