TBHQ announce 2012
Traffic Overview
Traffic Branch Headquarters (TBHQ) held a press briefing at Police Headquarters on December 3 to announce the 2012 Traffic Overview conducted from January to October this year. The overview covered traffic accident statistics, the main causes of traffic accidents and four major road safety concerns, namely anti-drink driving, anti-drug driving, cycling safety and elderly pedestrian safety.
Chief Superintendent (CSP) (Traffic) Stephen Verralls pointed out that during the period under review, the number of traffic accident fatalities decreased by seven per cent from 104 to 97, the number of fatal traffic accidents involving cycling decreased by 47 per cent from 17 to nine and the total number of traffic accident casualties increased by two per cent from 16,400 to 16,691.
Many enforcement operations and publicity drives had been conducted since the new legislation against drug driving came into effect on March 15 this year, achieving a deterrent effect on drug driving. A total of 196 drivers were arrested from January to October for traffic accidents involving drink driving, representing an increase of 14 per cent compared with 172 in the same period last year. This might indicate that some drivers believe they could drive even after having a small drink.
CSP Verralls reminded the public of the serious consequences of drink driving and advised them not to over estimate their driving ability. He also urged the public not to drive after drinking any amount of alcohol at any time, especially during the Christmas and New Year season.
Senior Superintendent (SSP) (Administration) Traffic Lee Kwok-chung pointed out that the police and the Road Safety Council had been promoting driving safety among professional drivers by liaising with public service vehicle companies for organising road safety talks and seminars.
TBHQ also introduced at the press briefing a new breath test device, "Drager Alcotest 6810", used for conducting pre-screening breath test and screening breath test.
Traffic
Branch Headquarters also introduce a new breath test device, "Drager
Alcotest 6810", at the press briefing