Hong Kong pedestrians find themselves in hot water for daring to crisscross streets diagonally, a common practice in Tokyo‘s vibrant Shibuya district.
While Japanese authorities have embraced this diagonal dance, Hong Kong police launched a citywide crackdown on what they deem illegal jaywalking.
Hong Kong newspaper Sing Tao Daily, in collaboration with another local news outlet, The Standard, revealed that a staggering 40% of Tseung Kwan O district pedestrians risk a HK$2,000 fine (9,000 baht) by defiantly cutting corners at intersections. Unfazed by plainclothes cops handing out penalties, many residents argue that diagonal crossings significantly cut down travel time.
At the epicentre of this pedestrian pandemonium is the intersection of Tong Chun Street and Po Yap Road, where all four traffic lights synchronise, providing a mere 27 seconds…
