Road Traffic Ordinance

The Road Traffic Ordinance is the legal framework in Hong Kong that governs road safety, traffic regulations, and related offenses. While not an organization itself, it's the body of law enforced by the Hong Kong Police Force. It's newsworthy due to recent incidents highlighting potential breaches of the ordinance and subsequent police action. Specifically, a 22-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving after a video surfaced showing a child steering his car on a busy road. Additionally, a coach driver was charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm following a crash on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge that injured 17 passengers. These incidents underscore the importance of the Road Traffic Ordinance in maintaining public safety and the police's role in enforcing its provisions to deter reckless behavior on Hong Kong's roads.