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Seat Belt Law Repealed Amid Backlash and Safety Concerns

2/2/2026

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Mable Chan Repeals Seat Belt Law

Mable Chan, Hong Kong's Secretary for Transport and Logistics, announced repeal of the bus seat belt law five days after it began, which required passengers to wear seat belts and carried fines up to HK$5,000, citing a technical shortcoming and backlash.
She said the law would be revised with the Legislative Council.
Chris Tang, Secretary for Security, stressed seat belt safety despite the repeal and noted concerns about damaged belts.

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Mable Chan Repeals Seat Belt Law

Mable Chan, Hong Kong's Secretary for Transport and Logistics, announced repeal of the bus seat belt law five days after it began, which required passengers to wear seat belts and carried fines up to HK$5,000, citing a technical shortcoming and backlash.
She said the law would be revised with the Legislative Council.
Chris Tang, Secretary for Security, stressed seat belt safety despite the repeal and noted concerns about damaged belts.