A video circulating online shows a man riding an electric bicycle at Tsai Chi Cycle Path on Qing Chi Road, Kowloon, on Sunday at around 11 a.m., preparing to make a right turn into Mu Tai Street when the traffic light was green. It appears another man, suspected to be of South Asian origin, rode through the intersection in the opposite direction. The video captures the rider suspecting not to have paid attention to the traffic lights, with one foot hanging off the electric bicycle. The videographer immediately waved to signal and slowed down, warning the rider. Luckily, the vehicles did not collide, and no traffic accident occurred. The videographer then posted the video on social media, criticizing the reckless driving: "How dare you, all lights are ignored and traffic lights do not need to be looked at, just hang one foot and leisurely deliver food, enjoy your work...".
A video of a near accident involving two electric bicycles in Tsai Chi Cycle Path, Kowloon, was widely shared online. The incident occurred on Sunday around 11 a.m. when the traffic light at the intersection of Qing Chi Road and Mu Tai Street was green. The video shows a man, tentatively identified as of South Asian descent, riding an electric bicycle through the red light. Meanwhile, another man was observed on an electric bicycle hanging one foot off the vehicle while riding in the opposite direction. The videographer, aware of the danger, immediately waved and reduced speed, alerting the rider. Thankfully, the two vehicles narrowly missed each other, averting a potential accident. The videographer later uploaded the video to social media, condemning the hazardous behavior: "How dare you, ignore all lights, cars, and leisurely hang one foot while delivering food, enjoying your work...".
Social media users and local residents have criticized the behavior of the South Asian man who appeared in the video. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of unsafe cycling practices, particularly the disregard for traffic signals and safe riding behaviors in densely populated urban areas. This accident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic rules and maintaining high levels of vigilance when riding electric bicycles in busy traffic environments.