HKPF launches Traffic Fixed Penalty Notices Digitalisation
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) officially launched the digitalisation of Fixed Penalty Notices (penalty tickets) ("FPNs") today (June 15). Penalty tickets for illegal parking and moving traffic offences will now be issued electronically. Additionally, the "eTraffic Ticket Platform" ("the Platform") thematic portal and mobile application have also been launched. Vehicle owners and drivers can now verify and manage penalty tickets conveniently.
The HKPF will issue electronic penalty tickets (ePTs) according to the verified e-contact means (ECM) submitted by offenders to the Transport Department – SMS tickets for those who have provided a Hong Kong mobile phone number, and email tickets for those who have provided an email address. The HKPF will continue to issue printed paper penalty tickets to those that have not submitted their verified ECMs.
At the initial stage of implementation, the HKPF adopts a "dual-track" transitional arrangement. Offenders will receive both ePTs and printed paper tickets, and they are only required to settle their fines using either one. As the "dual-track" arrangement is a transitional measure, members of the public are encouraged to use ePTs.
The HKPF has launched the Platform thematic portal (www.etrafficticket.gov.hk) and mobile application. Members of the public can view and verify penalty tickets, and settle their fines using electronic payment methods (e.g. Faster Payment System, credit cards, etc.) on the Platform. The HKPF has also updated the formats of penalty tickets to include new payment information and methods. For details, please refer to the attachment.
The HKPF also appeals to the public with the following anti-deception tips:
- All SMS tickets are issued under the SMS sender name "#HKPF-eTT". Therefore, if the purported SMS ticket was not sent under this sender name, it must be fake;
- All SMS or email tickets do not contain any hyperlinks. Members of the public should stay vigilant and avoid clicking on any suspicious hyperlinks or providing any personal information; and
- The Platform's thematic portal has a domain ending with ".gov.hk". Websites that do not end with ".gov.hk" are not government official websites.
The HKPF will monitor the progress of digitalising FPNs and public's adaptation over time. Feedback will be collected to evaluate the effectiveness of the "dual-track" arrangement and the future expansion of the Platform's functions.
For more details of the digitalisation of FPNs, please visit the Platform thematic portal or download its mobile application.
HKPF launches Traffic Fixed Penalty Notices Digitalisation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CFS finds trace amount of Enterococci in samples of individual batches of bottled mineral water
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (May 28) that two samples of bottled mineral water were found to contain trace amount of Enterococci. The CFS is following up on the incident.
A spokesman for the CFS said, "Under its routine Food Surveillance Programme, the CFS collected bottled mineral water samples at retail level for microbiological testing, including tests for Escherichia coli, Coliform bacteria, Enterococci, Spore-forming sulphite-reducing anaerobes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The test results showed that two samples of the individual batches of bottled mineral water below contained Enterococci at a level of one Colony Forming Unit in 250 millilitres, while all other tested parameters (Escherichia coli, coliform bacteria, Spore-forming sulphite-reducing anaerobes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) were satisfactory (i.e. not detected).
According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, Enterococci shall not be tested presence in bottled natural mineral water. As a precautionary measure, the CFS has informed the retailers/distributors concerned to stop sales and remove from shelves the affected batches of the products below. The distributors concerned have also initiated voluntary recalls of the affected batches of the products concerned. Members of the public may call the respective hotlines below during office hours for enquiries about the recalls.
Product details are as follows:
Product name: Still Scottish Mountain Water
Brand: Marks & Spencer
Volume: 750ml
Best-before date: December 2026
Distributor: ALF Retail Hong Kong Limited
Hotline: 3656 2253
Product name: LOTTE ICIS Natural Mineral Water 8.0
Brand: Lotte
Volume: 2 litres
Best-before date: September 22, 2027
Distributor: Goldtop Century Ltd
Hotline: 2632 7373
Since January 2026, the CFS has collected 50 samples of bottled drinking water for testing. Apart from the two unsatisfactory samples mentioned above, all other samples passed the tests.
"Enterococci are a group of bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, generally posing a low risk to healthy individuals. However, certain strains may cause infections in immunocompromised individuals. Members of the public should stop consuming the affected batches of the natural mineral water. Anyone who feels unwell after consuming the products, such as experiencing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or fever etc, should seek medical treatment," a spokesman for the CFS said.
The CFS had alert the trade, and will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.
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