More seat belt confusion: does the new law cover all public buses in Hong Kong?

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by William YiuJanuary 30, 2026 at 05:08 AM

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A new Hong Kong law requiring seat belts on public buses has caused confusion due to conflicting information regarding its scope. Former lawmaker Doreen Kong Yuk-foon claims a government press release incorrectly stated that the law applies to all buses with seat belts, regardless of registration date. Kong asserts the law, effective January 25th, was intended to only cover new buses registered on or after that date. This discrepancy between the press release and the actual legislation has led to public uncertainty about compliance and enforcement. Kong is calling on authorities to clarify the law's application to avoid passengers unknowingly breaking it. The issue stems from a perceived misinterpretation of the law in the government's public communication.

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