Hong Kong to enforce new seat belt rules on January 25: what you need to know

Hong Kong to enforce new seat belt rules on January 25: what you need to know

In just over a week, passengers on various modes of public and private transport in Hong Kong will be required to wear seat belts as part of new rules to enhance safety through stricter penalties for motorists and commuters. The Post looks at the new rules and what passengers, including those with special needs, should do in different scenarios. 1. What are the new rules? From January 25, all passengers must wear seat belts wherever available on public and private buses – including franchised... [Continue Reading]

South China Morning Post South China Morning Post | 18 Jan 2026 08:00
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