According to the government, starting from January 25, all public transport and commercial vehicles' seated passengers must wear seat belts. Violators will be liable to a maximum fine of HK$5,000 and imprisonment for up to three months. However, a recent street interview by DotDotNews revealed that many foreigners in Hong Kong remain unaware of the new law — most responded with surprise, saying, "I haven't heard about it," while only a few observant passengers had noticed the in-vehicle signage.
Despite this knowledge gap, many interviewees offered constructive suggestions to improve public awareness. Their ideas included leveraging social media platforms, redesigning onboard signage, and utilizing digital public screens — all aimed at reaching a more international audience.
When asked whether they would remind others to buckle up, some took the safety responsibility seriously, while others casually embraced the freedom of choice: "I might be the passenger not wearing the seat belt."
So next time you hop on a bus, take a look around — the calm, seatbelt-fastened passenger next to you may have just been influenced by this very video to make safety a habit.
(Produced by Kiki, Ian)
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