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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