A video of an irregular driving incident has sparked outrage in the Kowloon City area. On social media, particularly the Facebook group "Road Matters Discussion Board," a clip showing a seven-seat vehicle with dual HKT (Hong Kong and Mainland) plates reversing into a pedestrian crosswalk and crossing a safety island in a dangerous manner was shared. The incident took place around 7:46 PM on Friday at the pedestrian crosswalk near Jiadang Center on Shan-tang Street, near Boundary Street.
Witnesses captured the incident on camera, showing the vehicle reversing into the crosswalk and cutting across the safety island to continue onto Jinhua Street, which borders the main road. Pedestrians on the scene were shocked and stopped to watch the dangerous maneuver, with some taking out their phones to record it. Fortunately, no one was injured, and no vehicles were involved in a collision.
The driver's behavior has garnered strong criticism online, with netizens denouncing the incident as reckless: "Crazy lane-changing," "Idiot," and "How much compensation does one need for hitting a guardrail?" According to the Hong Kong Traffic Ordinance (Chapter 374 of the Laws of Hong Kong), dangerous driving, as depicted in the video, could result in a maximum fine of HK$20,000 and up to three years in prison. The driver could also face a suspension of their driving license for at least six months. Police are currently investigating the incident.