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14 deaths in bicycle accidents in the first 9 months of this year, police announced the top 10 black spots for bicycles from Tuen Mun to Tai Po

2020-11-01T16:11:39.013Z


With the cool autumn breeze and the new crown epidemic, many people will go cycling in the New Territories on holidays. The New Territories North Transport Department held the New Territories North Cycle Track Traffic Safety Day yesterday (1st). Together with the cyclist Huang Jinbao, the police promoted safety information to cyclists, including introducing traffic signs and reminding the public to be aware of black spots in bicycle traffic; the police also special Remind the public that the new cycle track from Tuen Mun to Ma On Shan has more road sections and footpaths than the cycle track from Tai Wai to Tai Mei Tuk, which is more prone to accidents. Remind cyclists to get off their carts and pass by to reduce accidents risk.


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Written by: Ma Weijie, Chen Jiayi, Chen Xiaotong

2020-11-02 00:01

Last update date: 2020-11-02 00:01

With the cool autumn breeze and the new crown epidemic, many people will go cycling in the New Territories on holidays.

The New Territories North Transport Department held the New Territories North Cycle Track Traffic Safety Day yesterday (1st). Together with the cyclist Huang Jinbao, the police promoted safety information to cyclists, including introducing traffic signs and reminding the public to be aware of black spots in bicycle traffic; the police also special Remind the public that the new cycle track from Tuen Mun to Ma On Shan has more road sections and footpaths than the cycle track from Tai Wai to Tai Mei Tuk, which is more prone to accidents. Remind cyclists to get off their carts and pass by to reduce accidents risk.

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Extended reading: A must-read article on cycling to see the top ten black spots on bicycles. Reporters inspect dangerous places on the spot

According to police information, from January to September this year, of the 1,789 bicycle-related traffic accidents, 14 of the victims were more seriously injured and died, which is an increase of 10 deaths.

In view of this, the New Territories North Department of Transportation held the New Territories North Cycle Track Traffic Safety Day yesterday (1st). Together with the cyclist Huang Jinbao on the bicycle track on Yau Pok Road in Yuen Long towards Fairview Park Avenue, we introduced cycling safety to the cyclists. Matters and demonstrate the key points of safe driving.

Golden Treasure: Tuen Mun to Ma On Shan cycle track and footpaths

Golden Treasure introduces ten bicycle traffic black spots to cyclists, including the more popular Tai Mei Tuk Dam Incline, Ting Kok Road near Tai Po East Fire Station, Yuan Chau Tali near Yuan Chau Tsai Park and Nanshengwei Road.

He emphasized that cyclists must abide by the road traffic regulations, including driving in a single row on the left, strictly observing traffic signs and lights, and after the cycle path section is over, they must get off the bicycle on the sidewalk and the road and push the bicycle to the next section of the bicycle. path.

According to the Road Traffic Regulations, citizens who violate the traffic regulations can be fined up to $5000 and imprisoned for three months.

Huang Jinbao pointed out that cycling should take a ride rather than a competitive mentality. Cycling on the sidewalk or the road will pose a danger to other road users besides yourself; he reminded you to stop and alight after the cycling section and observe the surroundings. It is recommended that “cyclists should try to underestimate their own abilities” and do their homework before setting off.

He compared the cycle track between Tuen Mun and Ma On Shan with the cycle track between Tai Wai and Tai Mei Tuk. He pointed out that the cycle track between Tai Wai and Tai Mei Tuk is connected to Tolo Harbour, and there are few roads and footpaths that require parking or drop off areas. It is more suitable for beginners. However, the cycle track between Tuen Mun and Ma On Shan involves more road sections and footpaths, and even needs to enter the village area. If pedestrians do not get off the cart because of convenience, accidents are more likely to occur.

Citizen Ms. Chen pointed out that after the cycle section is over, the cart will be dropped off, because it is always a pedestrian road to avoid danger, "for the sake of safety."

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