As I understand the law, seatbelts are to be worn by all passengers in private vehicles and taxis.
Despite this, every day I see parents driving with their kids bouncing around in the front or back seat without restraint. Also, I was recently informed by three police officers that they do not enforce the law in respect of children because, as one said, 'they are too small'.
I would have thought that it was the duty and responsibility of the police to enhance the safety of Hong Kong's smallest citizens instead of protecting their stupid parents.
Could the police chief please explain why the force does not strictly enforce the use of seatbelts by all children in all private vehicles and taxis? Also, could he explain his thoughts when his officers come across a child splattered on the pavement when a seatbelt could have saved the child's life.
If children are allowed to flout the law, they will continue to do so once they become adults. Strict enforcement without exception will also enforce the idea to parents and children that they must obey the law.
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