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Traffic and road safety in Hong Kong
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Traffic and road safety in Hong Kong. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
The court reduced the defendant’s sentence by two months because he accepted most of the evidence raised by prosecutors. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man gets 22 months in jail for pregnant woman’s death in truck accident

Leung Chi-wa, 61, found guilty of dangerous driving causing death after judge rejects claims he suffered momentary lapse of judgment.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong bus driver arrested after vehicle crashes into taxi, killing 2

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after viral video shows child steering car on busy Hong Kong road

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police searching for driver on the run after hitting railing and bus

Dashcam footage online shows black car in Tuen Mun attempting to cut across three lanes before crashing, startling pedestrian on nearby pavement.

The front of the car wedged into the barricade after crashing in Tuen Mun on Saturday morning. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Elderly minibus driver and 6 passengers injured in 3-vehicle crash in Hong Kong

Police say victims suffered minor injuries after collision involving KMB bus, minibus and car.

Accidents and personal safety

Truck driver injured as vehicle slams into fire engine on Hong Kong highway

Container truck was travelling along Tuen Mun Road when it hit fire engine parked on road shoulder for operation, authorities say.

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Hong Kong society

Rodent trip: hamster hitches ride on bus to Sha Tin

Golden brown Syrian hamster spotted by a passenger on KMB bus from Central.

A hamster was spotted on the floor of a KMB bus on Sunday morning. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Plan for full taxi access to Discovery Bay sparks anger among residents

More than 1,100 people sign petition calling for greater public consultation.

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Hong Kong transport

Injured buffalo euthanised after causing rush-hour jam on Hong Kong highway

Part of Tsing Long Highway in Yuen Long was temporarily closed after car hit animal that had wandered into fast lane.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Woman wanted over possible illegal fuel truck that went up in flames

Truck reduced to a charred wreck at a car park on Container Port Road South in Kwai Chung.

The truck is engulfed by a fierce fire in Kwai Chung. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Elderly driver arrested after car mounts pavement in Hong Kong, injuring 9

Surveillance footage shows man, 75, attempting U-turn before accident on Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay.

Nine people have been taken to hospital after a car mounted the pavement on Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay. Photo: Sam Tsang
Accidents and personal safety

Elderly man dies after being hit by taxi in Kwun Tong

Hong Kong police say accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday as 75-year-old was crossing Hip Wo Street.

Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Judy Chan careless driving case a reminder of high expectations for lawmakers

It makes a mockery of the rule of law if those who write Hong Kong’s legislation do not follow the law themselves.

Accidents and personal safety

Man held after Hong Kong bridge crash injures 11, disrupts airport-bound traffic

Man arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified and using vehicle without third-party insurance.

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Traffic congestion on the Tsing Ma Bridge after the accident. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan fined HK$2,000 for driving against traffic

Eastern Court also suspends Chan, 45, from driving for a month.

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Judy Chan takes the MTR after leaving Eastern Court. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Fines, penalties and forfeitures pump HK$2.1 billion into government coffers

Amount is 25.8 per cent more than estimate, with government attributing surge to bigger fines and higher revenue from forfeiture cases.

Hong Kong transport

Letters | A fourth cross-harbour tunnel could link Kennedy Town to Tsing Yi

Readers discuss a new harbour crossing, road safety, election campaign spending, and tariff refunds.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have deliberately crashed on bridge granted bail

Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Seventeen coach passengers sustained minor injuries in the crash. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong coach driver charged over Shenzhen Bay Bridge crash

Man, 63, charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Accidents and personal safety

Coach driver arrested after vehicle crashes on Shenzhen Bay Bridge, injuring 17

Bus ran into railings while heading to Hong Kong in slow lane of cross-border link.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to fully review plans for bus seat belt rules before relaunch: minister

Transport chief vows to ‘conduct a fresh and comprehensive review and widely consult the community’.

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Last month, authorities repealed a law requiring bus passengers to buckle up. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Taxi driver, 79, arrested after elderly woman knocked down in Hong Kong

Police officers arrest cabby on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, with woman taken to hospital for treatment.

The victim, who was found in a semi-unconscious state, was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital for treatment. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong users warned of heavier mega bridge traffic as Zhuhai link suspended

A temporary link bridge in Zhuhai will be closed for repairs from Sunday until further notice.

Crime in Hong Kong

‘Unforgivable’: police chief slams lawyer, doctors linked to crash-for-cash scams

‘Knowledgeable professionals should not do such immoral and unethical things,’ Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police probe death of man, 80, allegedly knocked down by taxi driver

Cab driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after allegedly knocking down elderly man near Ngau Tau Kok Road.

The man was declared dead at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Driver, passenger arrested after BMW hits 3 vehicles in Hong Kong

Two officers and taxi driver hurt after BMW driver tries to evade police.

Police arrested two people in the BMW after it hit a taxi and two other vehicles. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Man dies after being thrown from taxi in crash near Hong Kong airport

Passenger ejected from taxi during collision with highway maintenance vehicle.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong authorities repeal ‘flawed’ bus seat belt law

Rule sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling early before alighting would violate law.

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