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[Fugitive Offenders Regulations] Transport Department: Traffic light failure caused 43 accidents and 82 minor injuries

2020-04-06T11:54:46.812Z


Affected by the anti-repair laws and regulations, a total of 740 traffic lights were damaged between June last year and February this year. Among them, Yau Tsim Mong became a "heavy disaster area", and repairs (including the procurement of equipment) involved expenditures of about $ 40 million. The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, Mr. Zheng Yongshun, on the Special Finance Committee, asked about the traffic accidents caused by the destruction of traffic lights and the rehabilitation of railings. The Commissioner for Transport, Chen Meibao, said that in June last year, 43 accidents caused by traffic failures caused 82 minor injuries, emphasizing that traffic lights are the main component to maintain traffic. The Highways Department added that about 55 kilometers of railings will be removed and will be repaired with a more robust method, but the process takes time and needs to be temporarily replaced with rubber chains.


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Author: Lao Minyi

2020-04-06 19:46

Last update date: 2020-04-06 19:46

Affected by the anti-repair laws and regulations, a total of 740 traffic lights were damaged between June last year and February this year. Among them, Yau Tsim Mong became a "heavy disaster area", and repairs (including the procurement of equipment) involved expenditures of about $ 40 million. The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, Mr. Zheng Yongshun, on the Special Finance Committee, asked about the traffic accidents caused by the destruction of traffic lights and the rehabilitation of railings.

The Commissioner for Transport, Chen Meibao, said that in June last year, 43 accidents caused by traffic failures caused 82 minor injuries, emphasizing that traffic lights are the main component to maintain traffic. The Highways Department added that about 55 kilometers of railings will be removed and will be repaired with a more robust method, but the process takes time and needs to be temporarily replaced with rubber chains.

A total of 740 traffic lights were damaged between June last year and February this year. (Profile picture / Photo by Liang Pengwei)

Many Members were concerned about the impact of the epidemic on the transportation industry and government support. Chen Fan said that the epidemic had a great impact on all walks of life. The blow to the aviation industry was self-evident. The Hong Kong government is planning a second round of relief arrangements. Frankly, "I hope I can do more and less," I will listen to and consider the opinions of all walks of life. Regarding the suggestion that the industry cannot receive layoffs after receiving funding, he said he would consider it together.

The Chairman of the Finance Committee, Chen Jianbo, reminded Members not to use "Wuhan pneumonia" at the meeting, referring to the use of the wording that has led to many Chinese exclusion incidents. I hope you will follow the WHO standards. Zhu Kaidi was later renamed "Pneumonia of the Communist Party of China." Chen Jianbo called on him to respect and said, "As a Chinese, it is better to be a Chinese returnee." The Democratic Alliance Member Leung Mei-Fen added that as Chinese people do not use "Chinese pneumonia", they feel "very sorry" for those who use relevant terms for their shame and for their companionship, and hope that the relevant situation can be recorded.

In addition, professional councillor Mo Naiguang is concerned about the red light camera system and related back-end systems, and whether there is a human face recognition function. Chen Meibao responded that there are 203 red light cameras in Hong Kong, 80 of which have to be replaced because they have been used for more than 10 years, and that the back-end system has been managed by the police for many years to carry out red light law enforcement work without adding a human face. Recognition function. Chen Fan added that regardless of whether the government and agencies have laws and regulations to be followed when processing the relevant information, I believe the police will follow the established procedures.

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