The police today (2nd) cracked down on bicycle violations in Sham Shui Po District, arrested two men and detained two electric bicycles. The two men were suspected of "driving an unregistered vehicle", "driving without a valid driving license", " Using a vehicle without third-party insurance" and "driving without an approved protective helmet".
One of the men was suspected of destroying the power supply device of the electric bicycle involved during the investigation. He was additionally arrested on suspicion of "obstructing justice".
The two arrested men were released on bail pending further investigation and must report to the police in early March.
Police today (2nd) cracked down on cycling violations in Sham Shui Po District, arrested two men and seized two electric bicycles, and issued summonses to 28 bicycle riders who violated the regulations.
(provided by the police)
The West Kowloon Regional Traffic Enforcement and Control Team, the West Kowloon Mobile Unit and the Traffic Team of the Sham Shui Po Police District launched an operation code-named "Chaoyang" on (2nd). They were suspected of "riding a bicycle on the pavement", "failed to obey traffic lights or traffic sign regulations", "bicycles were not equipped with reflectors and bells", etc.
Police today (2nd) cracked down on cycling violations in Sham Shui Po District, arrested two men and seized two electric bicycles, and issued summonses to 28 bicycle riders who violated the regulations.
(provided by the police)
The police pointed out that electric movable tools should not be used together with ordinary cars on the road, nor should they be used on sidewalks or cycle paths, otherwise they may easily cause traffic accidents and cause injuries to the rider or other road users.
Any person who uses an unregistered and licensed electric mobility device on roads, footpaths and cycle tracks may violate the Road Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 374 of the Laws of Hong Kong and other relevant legislation. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of HK$1 RMB 10,000 and imprisonment for 12 months.
The police appeal to all cyclists to abide by the relevant traffic rules to ensure the safety of themselves and other road users. A red light is on at the end, and you should wear an approved protective helmet. Do not ride a bicycle on the pavement, drive against the lane or use a mobile phone while riding a bicycle.
