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Police conducted a territory-wide campaign between November 13 and 19 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 347 locations frequented by cyclists, including cycling tracks, railway stations and fast food shops which employed cyclists. The Police had distributed about 13 100 publicity and educational leaflets. Enforcement actions resulted in 132 verbal warnings and the issue of 827 summonses to cyclists who committed offences.
A Police spokesman said that from January to October this year, there were 2 118 accidents involving bicycles, resulting in casualties of 1 993 cyclists, which led to five fatalities.
Cyclists are reminded to comply with road traffic regulations. Offenders committing cycling offences will be prosecuted.
Police Report No. 219
Ends/Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Issued at HKT 15:53
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