The Hong Kong Police Force will launch a two-week, city-wide enforcement campaign against inattentive driving and pedestrian offenses starting tomorrow (Mar 17), after fatal traffic accidents surged by over 20 percent last year.
According to police statistics, the number of fatalities in traffic accidents rose to 96 in 2025, with pedestrian deaths accounting for 52 of those cases, a 24 percent increase compared to 2024.
An analysis of the incidents identified inattentive driving and illegal road crossings by pedestrians as the primary causes, prompting the latest two-week operation against such offenses.
Police are urging the public to "avoid the three dangers" when crossing the road, including not running red lights, weaving through traffic, and ignoring vehicle blind spots.
Instead, pedestrians should use designated signal-controlled crossings, zebra crossings, footbridges, and pedestrian tunnels.
Drivers are reminded to remain focused, be patient, and adhere to all traffic regulations. The use of mobile phones or any other distracting behavior while driving is strictly discouraged to ensure their own safety and that of other road users.
The authorities reiterated that the operation aims to enhance the safety awareness of both drivers and pedestrians to protect the public. Strict enforcement action will be taken against any behaviour that endangers road safety, and the public is warned not to test the law.
