A taxi driver received a ticket for careless driving after a video showed him lying flat behind the steering wheel on a slope in Kwai Chung.
The footage, which began circulating on social media since last Wednesday (Jan 28), captured the dangerous moment involving the 51-year-old man operating his cab in a fully reclined position on Lei Muk Road.
In the clip, the moving taxi initially appears driverless until the camera reveals the man, wearing a cap, stretched out horizontally across the front seats.
At one point, he can be seen briefly sitting up to check the road before returning to the lying position.
Captioned "Lying flat driving skills," the clip drew widespread public condemnation, with many commenters highlighting the serious risk the driver's actions posed to other road users.
After a thorough investigation, police confirmed on Tuesday (Feb 3) that the concerned driver was charged with careless driving in connection with the January 28 incident. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Authorities stressed that careless driving is a serious offense, which carries a maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment and a fine of HK$5,000.
