57-Year-Old Learner Motorcyclist Loses Control at Causeway Bay Test Centre, Crashes Into Examiner's Bike
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A 57-year-old learner motorcyclist lost control at the So Kon Po driving test centre in Causeway Bay on Thursday morning, striking a parked motorcycle belonging to an examiner before hitting a curb. The learner sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital, while police are investigating the incident.
Key Points
- Incident occurred at 11:43 am on September 3 at the So Kon Po driving test centre in Causeway Bay
- The learner motorcycle bore a "learner" plate and struck the examiner's parked motorcycle before hitting a curb
- The learner, aged 57, suffered cuts to his hands and feet and was sent to Ruttonjee Hospital for treatment
- The examiner's motorcycle fell over with minor scratches to the exhaust pipe on the right side
- Police and ambulance personnel responded to the scene; officers are investigating the cause of the crash
Why It Matters
This incident highlights potential safety concerns at Hong Kong's driving test facilities, where learner drivers and examiners share the same operational environment. The outcome of the police investigation could inform reviews of test centre protocols and learner driver supervision requirements in the territory.
This incident highlights potential safety concerns at Hong Kong's driving test facilities, where learner drivers and examiners share the same operational environment. The outcome of the police investigation could inform reviews of test centre protocols and learner driver supervision requirements in the territory.