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Hong Kong's New Seat Belt Laws Start January 2026

1/18/2026

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  • Starting January 25, 2026, Hong Kong will enforce seat belt rules for all passengers.
  • Passengers must wear seat belts where available on buses, including school services, and in rear seats of private light buses and goods vehicles.
  • Non-compliance carries fines up to HK$5,000 (US$640) and possible imprisonment for three months.
  • Private-vehicle drivers must buckle passengers under 15.
  • Drivers face a HK$2,000 fine if under-15 passengers are not buckled.