[Fugitives Ordinance] Transport Department: Traffic lights in Group 740 destroyed in Hong Kong have been fully restored

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Written by: Cui Bi Zheng

2019-12-21 17:21

The Transport Department said today (21st) that since June, about 740 sets of traffic lights in various districts in Hong Kong have been damaged to varying degrees. The damage in October and November was more serious than in the past. Multiple traffic light controllers And the machinery was damaged or even burned, and the underground wires need to be re-paved. According to the TD, all the traffic lights have been fully restored with the efforts of relevant departments.

During the demonstrations over the past month, some people destroyed the traffic lights. (Photo / Photo by Liang Pengwei)

Visually impaired need sound device

According to the Transport Department, since June, a total of about 740 sets of traffic lights in various districts in Hong Kong have been damaged to varying degrees, and some traffic lights have been damaged several times, with the Yau Tsim Mong district being the most affected. The damage in October and November was even more serious than in the past. Many traffic light controllers and parts were damaged or even burned, and underground wires had to be re-layed. With the coordination and cooperation of relevant departments, all the damaged traffic lights have been repaired, and all departments will continue to strengthen the protection of traffic lights.

According to the Transport Department, traffic lights are important facilities on the road network, effectively coordinating road traffic and ensuring road safety. Pedestrian traffic lights help pedestrians cross the road safely, which is especially important for the elderly and people with disabilities. The electronic pedestrian crossing sound device equipped with traffic lights is a necessary device for visually impaired people to cross the road.

The Transport Department called for the public not to damage traffic lights and other road facilities for the safety of road users.

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