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Wednesday, January 17, 1973
SUPPORT FOR NEW LAWS TO CUT DOWN ON ROAD ACCIDENTS
Traffic Situation Described As Serious
Strong support was voiced in the Legislative Council today for
proposed new legislation designed to reduce traffic accidents and safeguard
road users.
Speaking during the resumed debate on the Road Traffic (Amendment)
"Traffic congestion and traffic
(No. 2) Bill 1973, the Hon. Szeto Wai said:
accidents in Hong Kong have reached such a serious state, more effective
measures of detection and deterrent penalties are imperative to cope with the
situation."
He said he and his unofficial colleagues in general supported the
Bill which would make it compulsory for motorcyclists and their pillion
passengers to wear crash helmets.
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Mr. Szeto noted that fatalities among motorcyclists and their
passengers had increased by 26 per cent last year while the growth rate of
motorcycles and scooters already outstripped that of the fast-growing private
cars.
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"These statistics," he stressed, "justify the legislation for compulsory
wearing of protective headgears for motorcyclists and their passengers,
notwithstanding the opposition of those enthusiasts defending personal freedom."
He noted that general regulations already required civil servants,
when on Government business, to wear crash helmets when riding motorcycles.
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