Police Bust Two Unlicensed Hire Car Drivers in New Territories North Operation
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
New Territories North Regional Traffic Department's Enforcement and Control Group Special Task Force conducted an undercover operation on the evening of August 13, successfully intercepting two private cars suspected of operating as illegal hired vehicles . Officers posed as passengers travelling from Yuen Long to Sheung Shui, leading to the apprehension of two 43-year-old local male drivers . Both men face charges of "using a motor vehicle for illegal hire or paid passenger carriage" . Police will issue summonses and have seized both vehicles pending further forensic examination .
Key Points
- Police from the New Territories North Regional Traffic Department's Special Task Force conducted an undercover sting operation on the evening of August 13 . Undercover officers posing as passengers successfully flagged down two private cars travelling from Yuen Long district to Sheung Shui district . Two local male drivers, both aged 43, were arrested for using their vehicles for illegal paid passenger transport . Both the drivers and their vehicles have been detained for investigation and further forensic examination .
Why It Matters
Under the Road Traffic Ordinance, first-time offenders face a maximum fine of HK$10,000 and up to six months' imprisonment, with repeat offences carrying penalties of up to HK$25,000 and 12 months in jail . The Police have warned that third-party insurance may become void on vehicles used for illegal paid transport, potentially leaving passengers and other road users unprotected in the event of an accident .
Under the Road Traffic Ordinance, first-time offenders face a maximum fine of HK$10,000 and up to six months' imprisonment, with repeat offences carrying penalties of up to HK$25,000 and 12 months in jail . The Police have warned that third-party insurance may become void on vehicles used for illegal paid transport, potentially leaving passengers and other road users unprotected in the event of an accident .