Motorcyclist Casualties in Traffic Accidents in First Three Quarters of Hong Kong
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The Transport Department said on 25 October 2026 that more than 1,500 motorcyclists were injured or killed in traffic accidents in the first three quarters of this year, including 15 deaths, with the death toll higher than in the same period last year. The department noted that motorcycles are narrower and offer less protection, and reminded riders to wear compliant helmets and conspicuous clothing, secure loads firmly and keep a safe distance.
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- 香港電台·即時本地Transport Department: Over 1,500 Motorcycle Drivers Injured or Killed in Traffic Accidents in First Three Quarters
The Transport Department says more than 1,500 motorcycle drivers were injured or killed in traffic accidents in the first three quarters of this year, including 15 deaths, more than in the same period last year. The department says motorcycles are narrower and offer less protection, and reminds drivers to wear compliant helmets and conspicuous clothing, secure loads firmly and keep a safe distance.
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