Superintendent (Administration) of the Traffic Branch Headquarters (TBHQ) Ms LAI Siu-wai and Chief Inspector of Road Safety Unit Mr LAM Kai-sum conducted a press briefing on August 4 to release the traffic accident statistics and analysis for the first half of 2024 and to announce the launch of thematic operation against inattentive driving and promoting cycling safety.
In the first half of 2024, fatal and serious injury accidents decreased significantly by 42% when compared with the same period in 2023. While pedestrians remained the most vulnerable group in traffic accidents, the figure had a significant drop by 47% when compared with the same period last year. Fatal traffic accidents involving cyclists, however, showed an upward trend in the first half of 2024. To combat illegal acts such as inattentive driving and to reduce cycling accidents, TBHQ co-ordinated another round of thematic operation codenamed “CLEARVIEW cum GOLDENSUN” in the third quarter of 2024 to enhance educational publicity and enforcement.
Representatives from the Cycling Association of Hong Kong, China (CAHK) and the Police Cycling Club also attended the briefing to promote cycling safety. Executive Committee Member of CAHK Mr LEUNG Chi-yin shared with the media the salient points to note while cycling and safety tips. The officers also reminded the public to wear helmets and obey traffic regulations when cycling. Drivers were also urged to observe blind spots properly and should never exceed speed limit.