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Traffic and road safety in Hong Kong
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Lawmaker Judy Chan (left) and Legco president Starry Lee. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco issues warning to lawmaker Judy Chan over traffic offence

Judy Chan says she’s deeply sorry for disappointing the public, with Legco stressing the incident had a negative impact on its reputation.

Accidents and personal safety

Driver arrested after wife killed in crash at Hong Kong border checkpoint

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h

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Accidents and personal safety

2 women killed in separate traffic accidents involving goods vehicle and coach

Hong Kong police detain drivers aged 36 and 67, respectively, after their vehicles crash into pedestrians on Cha Kwo Ling Road and Kwu Tung Road.

The first victim was rushed to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong but was later pronounced dead. Photo: Edmond So
Accidents and personal safety

14 hurt after minibus slams into back of goods vehicle in Hong Kong

Crash occurred at about 9.30pm in Tsing Yi.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Mirror star Keung To urges public to learn from his driving mistakes

‘I do not drive now. I do not dare to. I should brush up on my driving first,’ singer says after being fined for series of traffic offences.

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Hong Kong transport

Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears

Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee holds meeting on proposals by Hong Kong Resort Company in presence of more than 20 residents.

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Urban taxis at Discovery Bay’s North Plaza taxi stand. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Accidents and personal safety

Citybus driver dies after collapsing, losing control of vehicle on Hong Kong road

Police say 42-year-old man collapsed while driving along Chung Yan Road on Saturday night.

Crime in Hong Kong

Driver, 70, charged over going wrong way on highway in car with probationary plate

Police say officers noticed footage showing car with probationary sign driving wrong way down hard shoulder of Tolo Highway.

Crime in Hong Kong

Taxi driver arrested for demanding HK$85 ‘highway toll’ from undercover officers

Police say driver’s actions harmed passengers’ rights and tarnished city’s image as tourist destination.

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Hong Kong police have arrested a 31-year-old taxi driver who demanded a “highway toll” of about HK$85 from officers posing as passengers. Photo: Handout
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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The court reduced the defendant’s sentence by two months because he accepted most of the evidence raised by prosecutors. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accidents and personal safety

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

Police detain 49-year-old on suspicion of dangerous driving after collision on Lantau Link that killed taxi driver and passenger.

Crime in Hong Kong

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

Police say they have tracked down man linked to video posted to Tuen Mun community group on social media.

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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.

The crash occurred on Siu Lek Yuen Road. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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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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Taxi access in Discovery Bay is currently restricted to the north of the development. Photo: Roy Issa
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.

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.

The elderly victim was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei for emergency treatment but succumbed to his injuries hours later. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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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.

A police officer issues a traffic ticket to a driver in Wan Chai. In 2025, the force issued 2.068 million illegal parking penalty tickets, Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

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.

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