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Traffic accidents involving motorcycles
Following is a question by Dr the Hon Huang Chen-ya, and a written reply by the acting Secretary for Transport, Mr John Telford, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
Regarding traffic accidents involving motorcycles, will the Government inform this Council:
(a)
of the number of such accidents in each of the past three years;
(b)
of the respective rates of death and head injuries resulting from such accidents in each of the past three years; and
(c)
what measures are in place to monitor the sale of helmets so as to ensure that they are in compliance with the safety requirements?
Reply:
Mr President,
(a)
Motor cycle accident statistics for the last three years are as follows:
No. of Motorcycle
Accidents
1992
1993 1994
2,556
2,617
2,632