Speeding is a serious traffic offence and is one of the major causes of traffic accidents in Hong Kong. Drivers who break speed limits not just put their own safety at risk but also pose threats to other road users. In view of this, the Government has taken a comprehensive approach to tackle the problem and to enhance road safety. Measures being implemented include:

Stepped-up enforcement

Whilst the Speed Enforcement Camera Systems will be expanded to cover more expressways for stepped-up enforcement action, adequate advance warning signs will at the same time be erected to alert motorists of the presence of such systems.

Heavier penalty for excessive speeding

The fixed penalties for speeding offences have been adjusted to provide a stronger deterrent effect with effect from 1 January 2026. The revised fixed penalties and the corresponding driving-offence points are as follows:

* Disqualification of driving licence for a period of not less than 6 months and mandatory completion of driving improvement course.

Review of existing speed limit on roads

Regular speed limit reviews will be carried out to ensure that the prevailing speed limit of a road section is at the optimum level having regard to safety and engineering considerations.

Sign arrangements

1. Larger and simpler speed limit signs have been used to improve their readability.	2. New speed limit reduction warning signs have been erected at about 100 m ahead of road sections where there is a speed limit reduction of 20 km/h or more.
3. Transverse yellow bar markings and/or the traffic sign "REDUCE SPEED NOW" have been placed on high speed approaches to slip roads and roundabouts to remind motorists to reduce speed in good time.

For your own safety and the safety of other road users, observe speed limits.