Influencer Taxi Driver Convicted of Dangerous Driving, Jailed Six Weeks and Banned from Driving for One Year

An influencer taxi driver who frequently posted clips of dangerous driving online was arrested after police posed as passengers in a sting operation, following speeding and weaving through traffic in the Sai Kung area.

The 31-year-old driver was ultimately convicted of dangerous driving and sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment and a one-year driving ban, and was ordered to attend a driving improvement course.

Key points of this article: The 31-year-old influencer taxi driver surnamed Leung was convicted of dangerous driving at Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts.

He was sentenced to 6 weeks' imprisonment, a 1-year driving ban, and must attend a driving improvement course at his own expense.

Police posed as passengers in a sting operation on May 1 this year, boarding his taxi at Sai Kung Country Park to gather evidence before arresting him.

Police said the driver's conduct showed a serious disregard for the safety of passengers and other road users.

Police Pose as Passengers in Sting Operation to Gather Evidence Officers from the Kowloon East Regional Traffic Department, acting on intelligence, found that the driver's conduct seriously disregarded safety.

On May 1 this year, officers posed as passengers and boarded the taxi at Sai Kung Country Park, during which they observed the driver travelling at speeds far exceeding the limit and weaving through busy roads.

Officers eventually stopped the vehicle safely and arrested the driver on suspicion of "dangerous driving." Police Continue to Crack Down on Taxi Offences Police said the Kowloon East Regional Traffic Department arrested a total of 10 drivers for overcharging during this year's Lunar New Year and May Day Golden Week periods, all of whom have been convicted and sentenced.

Police stressed they will continue to enforce the law resolutely and will step up efforts to combat related taxi offences during the "October 1st" Golden Week period, in order to protect the rights of residents and visitors and uphold Hong Kong's international image.

Police urged drivers not to test the law.

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