Hong Kong police have carried out a traffic enforcement operation codenamed "Double Hawk" in East Kowloon for two consecutive days, targeting illegal racing and dangerous driving. The operation, which extends the recent strategy aimed at combating serious traffic offenses and reducing severe traffic accidents, involved the dispatch of drones to assist ground officers in evidence collection and enforcing the law. During the operation, three local men, aged between 21 and 46, were arrested near Tung Chung Road and Da Ao Men Road. These men were apprehended for speeding beyond the legal limit on the road and were charged with "dangerous driving."
Police used drones to support ground officers in capturing evidence and enforcing the law during the operation. All those arrested have been granted bail and instructed to report to the police by early December. One 49-year-old electric scooter driver was also fined for "serious speeding." Additionally, three vehicles suspected of illegal modifications were seized for further inspection. "Dangerous driving" is a serious traffic offense under the Road Traffic Ordinance (Chapter 374), punishable by a fine of up to HKD 25,000 and imprisonment for up to three years; offenders can also be disqualified from driving for at least six months. "Serious speeding" is also a grave offense, with a maximum fine of HKD 5,000 and possible disqualification for at least six months. Police urge the public not to test the law.