If you’re riding a bike next week, Hong Kong police will be watching you
Force launches crackdown on reckless riders after almost 2,000 accidents last year, but Cycling Alliance chief says car drivers should be the targets
Planning a bit of cycling this Easter weekend? Stay in your lane and keep your lights on at night, because the police have their eyes out for reckless riders.
A 10-day campaign of stepped-up enforcement began on Friday and will end on April 8. The crackdown comes after Hong Kong saw more than 1,900 bicycle-related accidents last year.
Acting chief inspector for the New Territories South traffic division, Cheng Ka-chun, said close to 80 per cent of bicycle-related accidents stemmed from cyclists losing their balance or riding carelessly or inattentively.
Officers will be on the lookout for those failing to abide by traffic rules or signs.
“We will mainly target common yet serious cycling offences, including riding recklessly or carelessly and not turning on the necessary lights in the dark of night,” Cheng said.
