Buckle up on the road: Hong Kong to enforce seat belt rules across the board

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cannix YauOctober 25, 2025 at 04:01 PM

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Hong Kong's police force has announced that it will enforce seat belt rules across all public and private transport, including minibuses. On Friday, an undercover operation was conducted on minibus commuters, resulting in 31 passengers receiving summonses for failing to wear their seat belts. The enforcement took place as part of the police's efforts to target various traffic offences and ensure road safety. Passengers were required to present their identity cards during the checks. The police will continue to monitor and enforce seat belt regulations regularly. This move aims to promote road safety and reduce accidents on public transport.

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Kowloon East traffic enforcement and control division 80% Hong Kong ×4100%

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South China Morning Post
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Center (0.10)
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90%
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Hong Kong

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