Hong Kong Child Car Safety Seat Legislation
Hong Kong Child Car Safety Seat Legislation
Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Last updated: July 23, 2025
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The Hong Kong Government confirmed the relevant amendment regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Equipment 2024 in Legal Notice No. 179 of 2024, which mainly have three key points:
- The regulations apply to all private cars (🚗 including Uber private cars).
- Children under 8 years old or under 135 cm in height must use an approved child safety seat.
- Drivers who violate the regulations will be issued a penalty notice of HK$230. If there is no reasonable explanation or it is an emergency, the maximum fine can be up to HK$2,000.
🌈 For new parents, these regulations can be understood as follows:
👶Newborn babies : When your baby is discharged from the hospital for the first time and goes home, you cannot carry him/her in a private car . You must use a Group 0/0+ baby carrier or a 360-degree safety seat.
🍼 Infants aged 0-3 years : Use a Group 0+/1 safety seat (suitable for 0-4 years old). It is recommended to choose a 360-degree safety seat for easy getting in and out of the car.
👦 Children aged 3 or above : Use a Group 2/3 safety seat (suitable for 3-12 years old), which must have a backrest and side guards, and be equipped with a child footrest to improve comfort and safety.
Regarding the specifications of safety seats, the revised regulations include the following standards:
- British Standard BS 3254:1960 or BS 3254:1991;
- Economic Commission for Europe standards ECE R16, R44 and R129;
- Australian Standard AS 1754-1995;
- New Zealand Standard NZS 5411;
- U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS213;
- Japanese Industrial Standard JIS D0401:1990 or JIS D0401:1996;
- National Standard of the People's Republic of China GB 27887-2011.
Furthermore, the government news website mentioned, "In addition to traditional child safety seats, there are also portable child safety devices available on the market, such as seat belt adjusters, wearable safety vests, and foldable booster seats. These devices can effectively protect young passengers in traffic accidents and significantly reduce the risk of death or serious injury." You can purchase these portable safety devices at RB:
- Seat belt adjuster
- Wearable safety vest
- Foldable booster seat
❤ RB mainly sells European and American brand safety seats that meet the highest safety standards and comply with the laws that come into effect on November 1, 2025 .
🔍 There are so many car seats to choose from, and we have different recommendations based on different brands and models. If new parents have any questions about car seats, feel free to contact us for the most suitable advice and solutions!