Hong Kong district councillor warned after parking illegally in fire exit

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jess MaFebruary 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM

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A Hong Kong district councillor, Chau Kit-ying, received a warning from the government after she illegally parked her car in a fire exit at Shek Foon House of Shek Lei (II) Estate. Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen stated that the Kwai Tsing district officer reminded Chau to meet public expectations and act responsibly. The incident gained attention after a photo of the car went viral, with a local news platform reporting that residents had frequently seen the car parked there. Chau has admitted the car was hers and that she requested temporary access to the fire exit from security guards. The government emphasized the need for district councillors to perform their duties responsibly and maintain public trust.

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Shek Lei (II) Estate 50% Shek Foon House 50% Kwai Chung Media ×260% Kwai Tsing District 70% Alice Mak Mei-kuen ×280% Chau Kit-ying ×390% Hong Kong ×295%

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district councillor 100% illegal parking 90% chau kit-ying 80% fire exit 80% public expectations 70% hong kong 60% kwai tsing district 50% ethics 40%

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Hong Kong

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