On the 10th, Shenzhen, China, carried out its first citywide electric bicycle traffic law enforcement operation after the Lunar New Year, rectifying traffic order on main and secondary roads, key intersections, and areas around business districts. Equipment such as drones was deployed, with a focus on cracking down on illegal activities such as riding electric bicycles against traffic, running red lights, and not riding in designated lanes.
Combining Punishment with Education
According to news released by Shenzhen, "Thunder 01" was launched at 10 am on the 10th, with Futian District as the main targeted area and simultaneously radiating to the remaining 11 traffic management divisions across the city. This achieved full coverage of the areas slated for rectification and strict control over key road sections.
He Wei, captain of the Motor Training Squadron of the Futian Brigade of the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau Traffic Management Detachment, introduced that this operation focused on cracking down on violations such as riding electric bicycles against traffic, running red lights, and not riding in designated lanes.
During the process, police adhered to the principle of combining punishment with education. For example, an electric bicycle that was unregistered as required was dealt with in accordance with the law. The regulations for registration and the safety risks of riding unregistered vehicles were patiently explained, urging the rider to complete registration procedures as soon as possible.
At the same time, police carried out traffic safety publicity, raising awareness of safe riding practices and promoting the concepts of "start early, keep to the right, and ride slowly" to encourage civilized riding behavior. Citizens are guided to consciously abandon bad traffic habits and proactively abide by traffic rules.