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Traffic and road safety in Hong Kong

Traffic queues at the entrance of the Central-bound Western Harbour Tunnel in West Kowloon. Photo: Jelly Tse

Western Harbour Tunnel becomes Hong Kong’s busiest crossing after revamped tolls

Government will build additional lane at the tunnel’s Hong Kong Island exit next year to ease jams.

Hong Kong policeman jailed for 6 months, fined for drink-driving after car chase

3 injured when Hong Kong shuttle bus slams into lamp post near Redhill Peninsula

Teacher and nurse among 14 arrested in Hong Kong over illegal street racing

Police also impounded 14 cars over past two months in enforcement action ahead of annual Macau Grand Prix.

The 14 impounded vehicles are being held at the Tai Lam Chung Vehicle Examination Centre. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong driver arrested after vehicle hits 19-year-old woman, who later dies

Police have arrested man on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after woman struck while crossing road in Yuen Long.

275 arrested in Hong Kong over faking traffic accidents, papers to get handouts

Staged accidents include bus crash arranged by crime syndicate to collect money from government fund for victims.

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Hong Kong cyclists split over need for law mandating helmets

Authorities earlier revealed they are drafting legislative amendments to require helmets and will introduce them to Legco in near future.

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Some veteran cyclists have warned authorities against taking a one-size-fits-all approach by mandating helmets. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong tour bus hits overpass, leaving driver injured

Vehicle was travelling along Heung Yuen Wai Highway when it struck overpass with height clearance of 2.4 metres.

Hong Kong police investigating after motorcyclist crashes into vehicle and dies

Service vehicle was stopped less than 100 metres (330 feet) behind taxi on Lantau Link when accident occurred.

5 Hong Kong firefighters hurt after truck hits vehicle at scene of earlier crash

Firefighters were passing scene of crash involving car and wild boar in Sai Kung.

The crash on Friday morning occurred on Clear Water Bay Road. Photo: Facebook /Bosco Chu

Hong Kong police probe alleged hit-and-run involving dead cat in New Territories

Police say a woman, 43, alerted them to the cat found on Kam Tin Road in the Shek Kong area of Yuen Long.

The injured cat, which later died, was found on Kam Tin Road in the Shek Kong area of Yuen Long, police said. Photo: Handout

Editorial | Hong Kong bike helmets a smart idea that saves lives

Hong Kong police chief says head protection should be mandatory as cycling deaths double in first eight months of year.

Hong Kong driver allegedly 4 times over alcohol limit when minibus hit woman

Driver, 54, called police to report that his minibus had knocked down woman in Sau Mau Ping.

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Hong Kong cyclist, 68, crashes after suspected heart attack

Man lost control of his bicycle while riding with a friend and sustained injuries to his face, hands and feet, police said.

The man had been cycling to Pak Shek Kok when he crashed his bike. Photo: Dickson Lee

Renewed push to make helmets mandatory in Hong Kong as cycling deaths double

Police chief Raymond Siu says number of cycling accidents in the first eight months dropped 7 per cent year on year but fatalities rose from four to eight.

Cyclists in Hong Kong are not required by law to wear safety helmets. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong police arrest driver over crash that left cyclist fighting for life

Teen not breathing when taken to Pok Oi Hospital after being knocked unconscious in Kam Tin area of Yuen Long.

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Hong Kong van smashes through windows into lobby of residential building

Van veers off Canton Road and smashes through windows into ground-floor lobby of Yau Ma Tei building.

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Major Hong Kong road under repair after taxi plunges into flooded sinkhole

Repairs along Lai Chi Kok Road in Kowloon to last until Monday after burst pipe creates sinkhole.

The cab became fully submerged in the sinkhole by 2am on Sunday. Photo: Facebook/李般尼

Mainland cyclist’s death sparks calls for Hong Kong road safety publicity boost

More mainland tourists have been opting for bike tours in Hong Kong with various routes promoted on popular social media platform Xiaohongshu.

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Hong Kong taxi driver, passenger escape serious injury after hitting barriers

Vehicle drifts between lanes on Lung Cheung Road in Wong Tai Sin, coming to stop after colliding with lamp post that snaps and falls.

Hong Kong man caught driving Ferrari at over 140km/h had lost licence before

Red sports car clocked travelling down highway at more than twice 70km/h speed limit, posing serious safety risk to other road users, police say.

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The red Ferrari is impounded by police after the driver’s arrest on Thursday afternoon. Photo: SCMP

Explainer | What should Hong Kong drivers know about road accidents involving animals?

After recent crashes where drivers have been hurt and animals killed, the Post looks at legal liabilities, insurance issues and best practices.

A taxi hit and killed wild boar on Saturday last week on a road in Aberdeen. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong minibus driver arrested after pedestrian killed outside shopping centre

Man, 66, detained on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death over fatal accident outside Plaza Hollywood shopping centre.

Hong Kong police condemn driver who smashed into traffic cordon during 6km chase

Police also deny using civilian vehicles to create roadblock, saying operational focus was to discover suspect’s whereabouts.

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Hong Kong police investigate alleged hit-and-run that killed dog

A 24-second car camera video shows a blue pickup truck strike a dog while turning into a side street, leaving the scene without stopping.

A 24-second car camera video shows a blue pickup truck strike a dog before turning into a side street. Photo: SCMPOST

Letters | Cathay Pacific’s pandemic restructuring was misjudged

Readers discuss the Hong Kong airline’s pilot shortage, and speed limits for the city’s trams.

People walk past pilot recruitment advertisements at Hong Kong International Airport on January 10. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Editorial | Driverless tech calls for safety, not speed, in Hong Kong

Despite public scepticism, Hong Kong is on the right road to autonomous vehicles with a measured pace of development.

Hong Kong police search for couple after car abandoned on Light Rail tracks

Black car left by couple at On Ting Light Rail stop in Tuen Mun early on Monday.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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