Traffic inches forward as parked vehicles clog the roads in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Traffic inches forward as parked vehicles clog the roads in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Why inching forward on traffic fines and parking fees won’t halt Hong Kong’s congestion woes

Paul Stapleton says the government’s reluctance to substantially raise penalties for traffic violations and parking meter fees indicates a lack of commitment to curbing congestion and pollution. However, the unrestricted growth in the number of private cars on the roads is the core problem

Traffic inches forward as parked vehicles clog the roads in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Traffic inches forward as parked vehicles clog the roads in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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