Police conducted an operation in Kowloon West Region between December 4 and 11 to combat illegal driving of electric mobility devices.
During the operation, Police arrested five males and one female, aged between 30 and 41. The devices involved were three electric scooters, two electric bicycles and one electric hoverboard. Offences included driving an unlicensed vehicle, using a motor vehicle without third party insurance, driving without a valid license and driving motorcycle without protective helmet.
Police reiterate that electric mobility devices should not be used on roads with ordinary vehicles and are not suitable for use on pavements or cycling tracks. It is an offence for any person to use unregistered and unlicensed electric mobility devices on roads, pavements or cycling tracks. Police urge the public not to drive electric mobility devices illegally.
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