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Traffic and road safety in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong motorists will face higher financial penalties starting on January 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to raise fines for 19 traffic offences on January 1

New penalties to range from HK$480 for minor offences to HK$1,500 for serious violations such as driving more than 45km/h over speed limit.

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Hong Kong working to stay in the fast lane to better connectivity

Accidents and personal safety

Woman, 27, killed after being hit by KMB bus at road crossing in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs

The absence of clearly visible signage on a newly opened section of the Central Kowloon Bypass is emblematic of wider issues in officials’ vision for the city.

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Vehicles navigate the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass during its first day of operation on December 22. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O–Lam Tin Tunnel fully reopens after fuel truck crash

Police received report at 12.52pm on Saturday that medium-sized truck had crashed into right wall of tunnel.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong tram driver gets 4 weeks in jail for crash that killed girl, 3

Magistrate takes mitigating factors into consideration, grants Li Yaodong release for appeal proceedings after being remanded for two weeks.

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Hong Kong transport

Police asked to tackle reckless driving on Hong Kong’s new Central Kowloon Bypass

Transport Department says it has informed police of vehicles making U-turns at tunnel entrance and heading in opposite direction.

The Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass opened on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Crime in Hong Kong

Passenger flung from car as 3 arrested after high-speed chase in Hong Kong

Driver and two passengers arrested for various offences after parked car and truck hit during wild ride in New Territories.

Accidents and personal safety

7 injured as car collides with oncoming bus in Hong Kong

Neck and facial injuries reported as driver loses control of his car and crashes into bus in Stanley.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong taxi driver, 62, arrested over fatally knocking down pedestrian

Police say taxi was travelling along Caine Road when it hit 68-year-old woman, who sustained multiple injuries and later died in hospital.

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The taxi driver allegedly crashed into the 68-year-old woman near the intersection of Caine Road and Elgin Street. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man arrested for allegedly driving school bus under influence of drugs

Police say 23-year-old driver failed a rapid drug test after reportedly driving erratically in Kai Tak with a pupil on board.

A school bus driver was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

12 injured in traffic accident involving Hong Kong taxi, 2 minibuses

Video clips posted online show one minibus colliding with taxi in front, before being struck from behind by second minibus.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong tram driver faces jail over crash that killed girl, 3

Li Yaodong, 50, found guilty of careless driving when tram struck the girl, her sister, grandfather and family helper as they crossed street.

Accidents and personal safety

Man hurt after truck carrying pig carcasses crashes into Hong Kong store

Transport Department closed Gage Street lane to traffic at 8.44am on Tuesday following incident, before reopening it at 11.54am.

Police have said they received a report at 8.24am on Tuesday that a medium-sized truck had smashed into a shop in Central. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong waste paper scavenger, 79, killed in coach accident at busy junction

Coach was turning left from Sai Yee Street into Argyle Street when it hit woman.

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An elderly woman was knocked down and killed by a coach in Mong Kok. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver gets 2 years’ jail over collision that killed cyclist, 17

Lau Chor-hi, 70, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death over the crash that killed student Wong Ho-chun in July 2024.

Accidents and personal safety

7 injured after minibus collides with car, crashes into bus stop in Hong Kong

Injured comprise minibus driver and six female passengers, according to force.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong tram accident that killed girl, 3, was ‘inevitable’, court hears

Based on calculation of speed, braking distance, other factors, investigator says driver only had 0.9 seconds to stop vehicle upon realising danger.

The three-year-old girl was trapped under the tram in Kennedy Town. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police arrest driver after truck fatally runs over cyclist in Tai Po

Police receive report that man, 52, was pushing bike across On Pong Road when he was allegedly knocked down and run over by truck.

Accidents and personal safety

Bus driver arrested after crash near Hong Kong airport leaves 18 injured

Police say bus, part of Citybus’ A12 service, crashed into planter by stop close to airport’s Terminal 1.

Accidents and personal safety

Passengers escape injury as double-decker bus mounts divider on Hong Kong road

Accident occurred at about 8am on New Clear Water Bay Road, near Lee On Road, and involved a KMB bus travelling in the uphill direction.

A double-decker KMB bus mounted a central divider on a road in Kowloon during the morning rush hour on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Dump truck catches fire on busy Hong Kong road, causing jam as driver escapes

Incident on Tuen Mun Road near Hung Kiu causes traffic jam stretching about 5km and diversions of some bus routes on Tuesday morning.

The truck on fire on Tuen Mun Road, with the driver calling emergency services from the side of the thoroughfare. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police launch investigation after truck driver killed in crash

Driver, 42, rammed light goods vehicle into road barrier along Tsing Kwai Highway towards Tsim Sha Tsui.

Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Hong Kong’s road safety laws must be enforced with clarity and care

Safety is non-negotiable, but for long-term adherence to the city’s new rules, people must feel supported rather than policed.

Accidents and personal safety

Man, 50, behind wheel of BMW that killed Hong Kong rehab bus driver arrested

Bus driver was operating lifting platform at the back of his vehicle when he was struck by a blue BMW in Sha Tin on Tuesday morning.

The damaged lifting platform at the rear end of the rehabiliation bus. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

12 hurt, driver arrested after Hong Kong minibus collides with Light Rail train

Minibus driver, 64, arrested after collision derails train in Tuen Mun in early hours.

The Lok Ma Chau-bound minibus rammed into a Light Rail train early on Sunday. Photo: Cable TV News
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest driver after pedestrian hit and injured

Force says suspect, 52, was driving light goods vehicle when he allegedly struck man crossing the street.

Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Hong Kong’s tighter seat belt rules are welcome but more can be done

Greater public awareness is required as the city makes long-overdue amendments to road safety rules.

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