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New Seat Belt Rule Launched for Hong Kong Buses

1/27/2026

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu urged the public to accept a new mandatory bus seat belt rule.
The rule aims to improve safety by addressing ill-fitted restraints for children and accessibility issues.
He cited the 2018 Tai Po Road bus crash that killed 19 people to justify the measure.
Under the rule, all bus passengers must wear seat belts when available.
It extends to private light buses and special-purpose vehicles registered after January 25.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu urged the public to accept a new mandatory bus seat belt rule.
The rule aims to improve safety by addressing ill-fitted restraints for children and accessibility issues.
He cited the 2018 Tai Po Road bus crash that killed 19 people to justify the measure.
Under the rule, all bus passengers must wear seat belts when available.
It extends to private light buses and special-purpose vehicles registered after January 25.