Hong Kong police arrest 34 people in crackdown on illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters in New Territories
- Police say 21 men, 13 women detained on suspicion of offences such as riding unregistered devices and driving without licence
- Force also seizes 29 e-bicycles and five e-scooters, and distributes 400 fliers to raise public awareness
Hong Kong police have arrested 34 people in a two-day crackdown on the illegal use of e-bicycles and other powered devices in the New Territories.
Senior Inspector Ngai Siu-cheong of the New Territories North traffic unit said on Monday that the 21 men and 13 women were detained on Thursday and Friday in Lok Ma Chau, Sheung Shui, Tai Po, Tuen Mun and Yuen Long, among other areas.
He said the suspects aged from 19 to 69 were detained on suspicion of a variety of offences, such as riding an unregistered mobility device, driving without a licence, using a vehicle without third-party insurance and riding without wearing protective helmets.
Officers also seized 29 e-bicycles and five e-scooters.
The senior inspector said that during the two-day operation, police also distributed nearly 400 fliers to raise public awareness about the illegal use of electric mobility devices.