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SAT · 2026-01-24 · 05:26 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0124-10157
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NSR-2026-0124-10157News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial

Hong Kong lawmaker ready to face legal consequences after ‘rash’ driving decision

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan Kapui has apologized for an alleged traffic offense involving driving in the wrong direction on Jaffe Road, as shown in a viral video. Chan stated she made a "rash decision" and will accept any legal consequences.

Ambrose LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-01-24 · 05:26 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Hong Kong lawmaker ready to face legal consequences after ‘rash’ driving decision
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Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan Kapui has apologized for an alleged traffic offense involving driving in the wrong direction on Jaffe Road, as shown in a viral video. Chan stated she made a "rash decision" and will accept any legal consequences. She will also refrain from driving for a period of time and assist police with their investigation. The New People’s Party lawmaker issued apologies to the public via radio, social media, and a news interview following the incident. Chan is scheduled to speak with police to provide details about the incident.

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Chan is a New People’s Party lawmaker.

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A black car is seen driving in the wrong direction along Jaffe Road in a viral video.

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Chan will speak to police at 5pm.

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Chan said she will accept any legal consequences and refrain from driving for a while.

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Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan Kapui has apologised again for an alleged traffic offence.

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Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan Kapui has apologised again for an alleged traffic offence, saying she will accept any legal consequences and refrain from driving for a while.“I made a rash decision in haste at the time. I am willing to bear any legal consequences. I will also reach out to police to provide details of what happened to assist in their investigation,” Chan told a radio programme on Saturday.The New People’s Party lawmaker added that she would refrain from driving for a period of time starting from this weekend and would work on improving her conduct on the road.Chan, 45, also apologised to the public again during the programme, after saying sorry in an interview with the Post on Friday. She posted a similar apology on social media the same day.She told the Post on Saturday that she would speak to police at 5pm.According to a viral video circulating online, a black car is seen driving in the wrong direction along Jaffe Road, with three fire engines parked ahead.
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