On November 2, 2023, a video was posted online showing a cross-boundary vehicle with three jurisdictions' license plates, including mainland China and Hong Kong, violating traffic rules at the pedestrian crossing near Jaffe Road and Queen's Road East in Tsim Sha Tsui. The involved vehicle, a black seven-seater car, drove onto the tramway, then abruptly turned around on the pedestrian crossing despite oncoming vehicles and onlookers, causing vehicles on the crossing to pause at the green light. After making the U-turn, the car returned to the regular lane and left. Witnesses reported the incident to the police, and it sparked online discussions, with some calling for harsh penalties. On October 20, 2023, the same pedestrian crossing had seen another incident involving a private car with cross-boundary license plates. This car also drove on the pedestrian crossing and came close to pedestrians, creating a sense of danger. Following an investigation by the Hong Kong Island Traffic Investigation Unit, which reviewed relevant footage, the police identified the car and its driver on October 23, 2023. The male driver, aged 56, was charged with careless driving. Previous incidents at the same location on October 20 also involved cross-boundary vehicles illegally entering pedestrian areas, which had already prompted the police to take action.
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Published: 2026-11-02 18:11:22
Cross-border Vehicle Caught on Video Recklessly Changing Lanes to Pedestrian Path in Pokfulam
On November 2, a cross-border vehicle with plates from mainland China and Hong Kong and Macao was caught on video driving recklessly onto the pedestrian pathway at the junction of Yee Wai Street and Faun Lee Street in Pokfulam. The driver performed an emergency U-turn on the pedestrian crossing using his hazard lights, causing traffic congestion. Police have been notified and are investigating the incident.
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