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Accidents and personal safety
Hong Kong coach driver charged over Shenzhen Bay Bridge crash
Man, 63, charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.
16 Feb 2026 - 11:28PM
Accidents and personal safety
Coach driver arrested after vehicle crashes on Shenzhen Bay Bridge, injuring 17
15 Feb 2026 - 5:52PM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong to fully review plans for bus seat belt rules before relaunch: minister
15 Feb 2026 - 5:05PM
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Accidents and personal safety
Taxi driver, 79, arrested after elderly woman knocked down in Hong Kong
Police officers arrest cabby on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, with woman taken to hospital for treatment.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:53PM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong users warned of heavier mega bridge traffic as Zhuhai link suspended
A temporary link bridge in Zhuhai will be closed for repairs from Sunday until further notice.
14 Feb 2026 - 8:58PM
Crime in Hong Kong
‘Unforgivable’: police chief slams lawyer, doctors linked to crash-for-cash scams
‘Knowledgeable professionals should not do such immoral and unethical things,’ Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says.
14 Feb 2026 - 6:01PM
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Accidents and personal safety
Hong Kong police probe death of man, 80, allegedly knocked down by taxi driver
Cab driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after allegedly knocking down elderly man near Ngau Tau Kok Road.
14 Feb 2026 - 5:35PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Driver, passenger arrested after BMW hits 3 vehicles in Hong Kong
Two officers and taxi driver hurt after BMW driver tries to evade police.
12 Feb 2026 - 5:57PM
Accidents and personal safety
Man dies after being thrown from taxi in crash near Hong Kong airport
Passenger ejected from taxi during collision with highway maintenance vehicle.
11 Feb 2026 - 4:26PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong authorities repeal ‘flawed’ bus seat belt law
Rule sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling early before alighting would violate law.
6 Feb 2026 - 9:08PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Editorial
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Swift action on traffic accident scams in Hong Kong to be commended
Fraudulent claims over minor or non-existent traffic collisions should prompt drivers to remain alert on and off the road.
6 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong transport
Letters
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Just how risky is riding a bus in Hong Kong? Let’s do the maths
Readers discuss the odds of bus accidents, practical implementation of seat belt regulations, and the importance of user acceptance testing.
5 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong transport
Editorial
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Keep Hong Kong safe, but limit impact on drivers’ livelihoods
Stricter health checks must be implemented in a way that enhances road safety while also respecting elderly drivers’ contributions.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Police arrest 4 in Hong Kong over ‘crash-for-cash’ scams
Married couple and two doctors detained on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud.
5 Feb 2026 - 3:39PM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong taxi driver fined for throwing passenger’s change out of window
Cabby had a dispute with woman over his driving speed.
3 Feb 2026 - 11:39PM
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Hong Kong politics
Editorial
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Valuable lessons to be learnt from U-turn on seat belt law in Hong Kong
The government and legislators must ensure the law can achieve its intended purpose of ensuring public safety before it is reintroduced.
3 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong politics
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s seat belt policy U-turn shows little learned from waste levy mess
Once again, despite good intentions, policymakers have failed to consider every eventuality and prepare adequately.
2 Feb 2026 - 11:29AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong road accident scam reports double to over 70 in a week: Chris Tang
Some incidents involved minor bumps or even no collision, with the largest claim exceeding HK$800,000, police say.
5 Feb 2026 - 3:39PM
Hong Kong transport
Video
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Hong Kong to suspend seat belts on buses rule after less than a week
Wording of law only applies to new buses registered from January 25 this year.
30 Jan 2026 - 10:39PM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong to repeal bus seat belt rules over ‘deficiencies’ in law
Law only applies to new buses registered from Sunday, the day the seat belt rule took effect.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:38PM
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Hong Kong transport
Editorial
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Required seat belts on Hong Kong’s bus fleets are long overdue
As the city finally mandates seat belts on all buses, the government is right to focus on boosting public awareness and cooperation.
29 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong transport chief pledges to refine bus seat belt rules after backlash
Hong Kong has made it mandatory for passengers on public or private buses to wear seat belts whenever they are available.
29 Jan 2026 - 12:46AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims
Some motorists hit with sudden massive civil claims well after police close minor traffic cases.
28 Jan 2026 - 12:15AM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong leader urges patience amid pushback against mandatory seat belt rule
John Lee says residents must ‘take responsibility’ for their safety, despite complaints about inconvenience and poor quality of restraints.
27 Jan 2026 - 7:46PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong lawmakers urge review of seat belt policy on buses amid complaints
Legislator Ben Chan says some operators could consider switching to lap belts to make it easier for passengers to alight.
26 Jan 2026 - 5:42PM
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Accidents and personal safety
Hong Kong driver, 70, arrested after fatally striking cyclist in Tai Po
Victim dies in hospital after being struck by car on Ting Kok Road near Tai Po Industrial Estate.
27 Jan 2026 - 12:51AM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong bus users pack lower decks on first day of new seat belt rule
Passengers concerned that they will not be able to unbuckle in time to alight on short-distance routes, while some still unaware of new regulation.
26 Jan 2026 - 12:53AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan ‘sorry’ over traffic incident caught on camera
Viral video shows car heading along Jaffe Road against the flow of traffic.
24 Jan 2026 - 3:09AM
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