Tunnel clip sparks outrage over apparent dangerous driving
HK01 · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A roughly five-second Instagram story circulating on Sunday showed a private car travelling through a tunnel in the early hours, with the male driver appearing to have his eyes closed while the front passenger filmed and also helped hold the steering wheel. The clip carried the caption “He’s really sleeping,” and prompted widespread criticism online, including calls for police to investigate possible dangerous driving. Some commenters said the pair were believed to be a couple, though that identification came from online remarks rather than official confirmation. HK01 also set out how Hong Kong courts define dangerous driving and the aggravating factors that can lead to immediate imprisonment even when no one is seriously hurt
Key Points
- The circulating clip was described as an Instagram story lasting about five seconds and showing a private car moving through a tunnel at around dawn or overnight hours
- In the footage, the man in the driver’s seat appeared to close his eyes, with his right hand resting on his thigh and his left only lightly touching the lower wheel
- The front passenger, who was filming with one hand, was shown using the other hand to assist in steering the vehicle while seated in the front passenger seat
- The video included the on-screen words “He’s really sleeping,” while online commenters condemned the behaviour and said chasing attention should not come at such risk.
- HK01 cited the legal test for dangerous driving and noted courts treat knowingly driving while unwell, sleep-deprived, or after ignoring warnings as aggravating factors
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong road users, the episode has renewed attention on how even a brief stunt or allegedly staged act inside a moving vehicle can be viewed as creating real danger for passengers and other motorists. The legal threshold described by HK01 also underlines that cases involving deliberate or obviously risky conduct may attract severe penalties, including immediate jail, even without a crash or fatality