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Article: HONG KONG: STEPS AIM TO CURB RED LIGHT JUMPING.
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- IPR Strategic Business Information Database
- Article date:
- July 10, 2005
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According to news.gov,hk: There will be 96 cameras at 131 housings by the end of 2006 to deter red light jumping, with the proportion of "electronic prosecution" of all red light jumping prosecutions going up to 97%, Deputy Commissioner for Transport Lau Ka-keung says. Speaking on radio talk shows today, Mr Lau noted the penalties for red light jumping will be raised from January 1 next year. The penalty will go up from $450 to $600 while driving-offence points to be deducted will rise from three to five. He stressed the move is necessary to ensure road users' safety, as an average of 100 red light ...