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Traffic and road safety in Hong Kong
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The seat belt rules had sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling before alighting would violate the law. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Editorial | Swift action on traffic accident scams in Hong Kong to be commended

Hong Kong transport

Letters | Just how risky is riding a bus in Hong Kong? Let’s do the maths

Hong Kong transport

Editorial | 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.

A taxi driver in Mong Kok on January 28. The government plans to tighten medical check-up requirements for commercial vehicle drivers, requiring annual examinations starting at age 65. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | 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.

A sign on a Hong Kong bus reminds passengers to buckle up. On January 30, the government said it would repeal the law on the seat belt requirement to address its deficiencies, five days after the law took effect. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | 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.

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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.

Hong Kong transport

Video | 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.

Hong Kong’s transport chief has said the government will suspend a mandatory seat belt requirement for bus passengers and revise the legislation, after the law was found to be only applicable to new buses registered from January 25, 2026.
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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.

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Passengers wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Kwun Tong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | 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.

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.

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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.

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Minor car accidents have resulted in hefty compensation claims. Photo: Getty Images
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.

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As of January 25, passengers in Hong Kong are required to wear seat belts on public and private buses. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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.

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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.

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A new law taking effect on Sunday mandates that passengers must wear seat belts on buses. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2, record 220 offences in illegal road racing crackdown

Officers intercepted 50 vehicles on suspicion of illegal modification during two-day operation ‘Fossington’.

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Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Hong Kong to enforce new seat belt rules on January 25: what you need to know

Failure to follow the rules could result in a maximum fine of HK$5,000 and up to three months in prison.

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From January 25, all passengers on various modes of public and private transport in Hong Kong will be required to wear seat belts. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong cyclist, 55, killed after being hit by van in Sheung Shui, driver arrested

Dashcam footage circulating online shows cyclist riding across zebra crossing against red light.

The collision occurred at the junction of Ma Sik Road and Tin Ping Road. Photo: Facebook/Public Transport Think Tank of Hong Kong
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong plan for shopping zone barriers sparks debate over access, congestion

Government proposal to install barriers will enhance public safety, but move could worsen crowd congestion, Wan Chai district councillor says.

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Hong Kong society

HK$5 million plan to install anti-terrorism bollards near Hong Kong’s Sogo store

Authorities plan to place bollards and crash barriers at road crossings near Sogo in Causeway Bay and at the nearby Paterson Street pedestrian precinct.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest Russian woman over Tesla car attack, brandishing knife

Police say woman was reported to be hitting car at about 6am in Tsim Sha Tsui and had also snatched knife from nearby stall.

The incident occurred on Nathan Road at about 6am on Saturday. Photo: Facebook/Hunter Ho
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety.

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All seats on a KMB bus are equipped with seat belts. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong police

Off-duty Hong Kong police sergeant suspended for alleged drink-driving

Station sergeant allegedly drove private car under the influence of alcohol and crashed into police van at Kowloon East regional headquarters.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to raise fines for 19 traffic offences on January 1

New penalties to range from HK$480 for minor offences to HK$1,500 for serious violations such as driving more than 45km/h over speed limit.

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