Lantau police arrest two over illegal e-mobility use
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Police in Lantau carried out an enforcement operation on 17 September against the illegal use of electric mobility devices and related traffic offences. Two men, aged 30 and 57, were arrested, and officers seized two suspected electric mobility devices.
Key Points
- The operation was conducted by the Lantau District traffic team and uniformed patrol sub-unit in the district on 17 September.
- Those arrested were a 30-year-old local man and a 57-year-old foreign man, according to police.
- The suspected offences were driving without a valid driving licence, using an unregistered and unlicensed vehicle, using a vehicle without third-party insurance, riding a motorcycle without an approved protective helmet, and riding a motorcycle on a pavement without permission.
- Officers impounded two electric mobility devices linked to the case during the operation in Lantau.
- All arrested men were released on bail pending further inquiries and must report back to police in late October.
Why It Matters
Police said illegal use of electric mobility devices can lead to fatal traffic accidents, and warned that using unregistered and unlicensed devices on roads, pavements and cycle tracks is against the law. They also said they would continue enforcement in the district to protect other road users and maintain road safety.