Ride of Silence HK 2011 沉默的騎行

In 2010, ten more cyclists were killed in Hong Kong, a staggering 8.5% of all road fatalities. More than 1700 were injured, including 229 seriously.

This year we are highlighting that number of cyclist deaths and injuries is unchanged over many years BECAUSE government has not educated the public. Transport Department has shown that such education is effective as it reduced total road deaths with TV ads about the consequences of poor driving, eg. drink-drive.

So we demand a sustained public information programme to raise awareness that cyclists have equal rights on the road, and to show what driving behaviour is legal and reasonable.

Part 2-17 Video Link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4prMNcJRRnc