59-Year-Old Driver Faces Dangerous Driving Charges After Kai Tak Zebra Crossing Incident
HK01 · 7 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Police have arrested a 59-year-old local male driver in connection with a dangerous overtaking incident at a zebra crossing in Kai Tak, Kowloon. The incident, captured on dashcam on Monday evening (September 14, 2026), shows the driver of a black seven-seater vehicle with Hong Kong-Mainland cross-border plates forcing his way through the crossing while pedestrians were still walking across. The vehicle cut across oncoming traffic to overtake three vehicles that had lawfully stopped for pedestrians, endangering road users before speeding away. Officers from the Kowloon East Regional Traffic Investigation Unit conducted investigations and took the driver to the police station on Wednesday afternoon (September 16), where he will be issued a ticket for dangerous driving. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Key Points
- Incident occurred on Muk Tsui Street near Chillout Mall in Kai Tak at approximately 6:21 PM on September 14, 2026
- A black seven-seater with cross-border plates cut across oncoming traffic to overtake two private cars and one motorcycle that had stopped for pedestrians
- The vehicle drove against traffic flow and forced its way across the zebra crossing while multiple pedestrians were still crossing
- Other drivers, including the dashcam vehicle and a car in the opposite lane, had to brake hard to avoid collision
- Police arrested the 59-year-old local male driver on September 16 and will issue a dangerous driving ticket
Why It Matters
Under the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374), dangerous driving carries a maximum penalty of HK$25,000 and three years imprisonment, plus a minimum six-month license suspension . This case underscores the serious legal consequences of impatient driving behavior at zebra crossings, where pedestrians have right of way. Police have stated they will continue enforcement operations across all districts to combat traffic violations and protect public safety .
Under the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374), dangerous driving carries a maximum penalty of HK$25,000 and three years imprisonment, plus a minimum six-month license suspension . This case underscores the serious legal consequences of impatient driving behavior at zebra crossings, where pedestrians have right of way. Police have stated they will continue enforcement operations across all districts to combat traffic violations and protect public safety .