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Police conducted a territory-wide campaign between November 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 317 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 actions resulted in 206 verbal warnings and the issue of 728 summonses to cyclists who committed offences.
A Police spokesman said that between January and October 2012 there were 2 180 accidents involving bicycles. Among them, nine cyclists were killed and 2 045 cyclists were injured. Cyclists are reminded to comply with road traffic regulations. Offenders committing cycling offences will be prosecuted.
Police Report No.207
Ends/Friday, November 30, 2012
Issued at HKT 17:12
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