There is a rumor circulating online that a serious incident occurred on To Kwa Wan 13th Street, openly challenging the police's law enforcement authority.

August 15, 2025, Ma Tau Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong13th StreetA high-profile clash between police and civilians erupted on 13th Street in To Kwa Wan. That morning, a traffic police officer, during a routine patrol, issued a parking violation notice to a vehicle with license plate XG5666, but was met with strong opposition from someone suspected to be from a parking garage, who even publicly insulted him, calling him a "scumbag." This incident not only highlights the tense atmosphere in daily traffic enforcement but also symbolizes a blatant challenge to the authority of the police in Hong Kong society.

Event Summary

On August 15, 2025, at approximately 9:00 AM, a light goods vehicle with license plate XG5666 was illegally parked in the yellow-lined area at the junction of Ma Tau Kok Street 13 and To Kwa Wan Road, obstructing the driving lane. The vehicle was suspected to belong to a nearby auto repair shop and was being used for temporary parking of vehicles awaiting repair. During a patrol, a traffic police officer, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Chapter 374 of the Laws of Hong Kong), issued a ticket to the vehicle.Issue a fixed-amount penalty notice(Commonly known as "trading license plates").

During the enforcement process, a middle-aged man (suspected to be a garage employee) stepped forward to intervene. He accused the police officer, "You're always coming here to issue tickets, don't you want people to do business?" He then used vulgar language to insult the police officer, calling him a "scumbag." The police officer remained professional, and the incident was recorded by a passerby and uploaded to YouTube.

In the YouTube comment section, the vast majority of netizens supported the police, with comments such as "Support strict law enforcement; illegal parking affects traffic safety."

According to searches, there are many similar precedents on YouTube, such as a video from 2022 showing a car owner "running away" when being ticketed on 13th Street in To Kwa Wan, indicating that the problem of illegal parking in the area has been long-standing.

Social impact

The importance of this incident cannot be ignored. Although this seemingly minor conflict over illegal parking could escalate into a larger-scale public outcry, impacting public order and the rule of law. For example, frequent similar incidents could lead to decreased law enforcement efficiency, thereby exacerbating traffic congestion and safety hazards.