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Chief Executive Defends Seat Belt Rule Amid Criticism

1/30/2026

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu defended mandatory seat belt policy for public buses, citing safety after 2018 Tai Po Road crash that killed 19.
He urged the public to accept the necessity of wearing seat belts, noting they are common in many countries.
Former lawmaker Doreen Kong Yuk-foon criticized a government statement, saying the rule applies only to new buses registered after January 25 and urged enforcement clarity.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu defended mandatory seat belt policy for public buses, citing safety after 2018 Tai Po Road crash that killed 19.
He urged the public to accept the necessity of wearing seat belts, noting they are common in many countries.
Former lawmaker Doreen Kong Yuk-foon criticized a government statement, saying the rule applies only to new buses registered after January 25 and urged enforcement clarity.