Acting on a referral from the Transport Department (TD), the ICAC arrested a woman for allegedly offering a $1,000 bribe to a TD driving examiner during a road test this (Friday) morning for getting a pass.

Inquiries revealed that during the road test at a TD driving test centre this morning, the woman allegedly handed two $500 banknotes to the driving examiner, saying that it was her third attempt and asking the latter for "assistance".

The driving examiner refused her offer.

Inquiries alleged that the woman again attempted to give the two banknotes to the examiner at the conclusion of the test.

The driving examiner reported the incident to his superior, who immediately referred the matter to the ICAC.

The woman was later arrested by the ICAC for allegedly offering an advantage to a public servant, contrary to Section 4 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.

An ICAC spokesman warns that it is a serious offence to offer bribes to a public servant.

"Any person who bribes a public servant is liable to prosecution and may be subject to a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment," the spokesman added.

The arrestee has been released on ICAC bail, pending further inquiries.