LegCo Panel Explores Hong Kong Police's New Electronic Penalty Ticket System Ahead of June Launch

LegCo Panel on Transport visits the Hong Kong Police Headquarters to observe a demonstration of the functions of the eTraffic Penalty Ticket platform

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Transport visited the Hong Kong Police Headquarters today (April 1) to observe a demonstration of the eTraffic Penalty Ticket platform functions to learn about the latest measures and implementation details of the Hong Kong Police Force (the Police) issuing electronic penalty tickets (ePTs) starting from June 15.

Members first received a briefing by representatives of the Police on the implementation details of ePTs and the transitional arrangements to help the public adapt to the new system. Members noted that the Police will adopt a "dual-track" approach during the initial rollout of ePTs. This includes issuing ePTs to traffic offenders who have provided their verified e-contact information, while also sending them paper copies of the penalty tickets.

Members then observed a Police demonstration on the handling of ePTs and learnt that the Police will introduce a new thematic portal and mobile application, enabling vehicle owners and drivers to handle traffic contravention related matters via online platforms in a more convenient way. Members also noted that the Police have passed load test and stress test on the operation of the relevant system.

During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of the Police on matters including how to strengthen publicity campaigns for the ePTs platform and enhance fraud prevention awareness among vehicle owners, drivers, and the general public.

Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Panel, Mr Chan Siu-hung, and Panel members Mr Leung Man-kwong and Mr Chan Pui-leung; as well as non-Panel members Ms Judy Chan and Mr Edmund Wong.

LegCo Panel on Transport visits the Hong Kong Police Headquarters to observe a demonstration of the functions of the eTraffic Penalty Ticket platform Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Transport visits the Hong Kong Police Headquarters to observe a demonstration of the functions of the eTraffic Penalty Ticket platform Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Transport visits the Hong Kong Police Headquarters to observe a demonstration of the functions of the eTraffic Penalty Ticket platform Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Remarks by FS at media session (with photo/video)

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, and the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, together with the Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission, Ms Julia Leung, and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue, met the media this evening (April 7). Following are Mr Chan's remarks at the media session:

Reporter: What tools does the Government have to handle the situation of the market and will Hong Kong consider a national team investor equivalent to intervene? Should the markets keep dropping, what is the bottom line for the state of the market before countermeasures will be considered?

Financial Secretary: I think Julia has explained very clearly the situation in the Hong Kong stock market. Basically, the market has been functioning orderly. There are substantial selling but also buying interests. The spread between the two has been very tight, indicating that the buying power remains very strong.

Hong Kong is a free port, and we encourage capital and investors from different parts of the world to take part in our capital market. Over the years, we have been taking a number of measures to enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of our capital market, no matter whether it is improving the listing regime, lowering the transaction costs, expanding the markets, attracting investors and capital from around the world, or offering new products such as the ETF (exchange-traded fund) listed on the Saudi stock exchange (and investing in the Hong Kong stock market). All in all, we will persistently and consistently push forward initiatives on various fronts. With an expanding market and more participants from different parts of the world, the liquidity and resilience of our market will be enhanced. The resilience of our market has been very strong. We do not think the current volatility in the market warrants the taking of any drastic measures.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)

Remarks by FS at media session (with photo/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases