Child car seat regulations will take effect in November 2025
'Child car seat regulations will take effect in November 2025'
Starting from November 1, 2025, children under 8 years old and shorter than 135 cm must be secured in a safety seat or restrained with another child restraining device (CRD).
Children taller than 135 cm are exempt from this rule.
Drivers who violate the regulation may face a fine of HK$230, with the maximum penalty reaching HK$2,000 for serious cases.
This new regulation applies to all private cars, including Uber rides. Please stay informed about this upcoming driving regulation in 2025. The relevant equipment must comply with the safety standards of China, the United States, the European Union, Australia, and other applicable regions.
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UK Standards: BS 3254:1960 and BS 3254:1991: These standards apply to child restraint devices, including safety belts and seats. Although these standards are older, they are still referenced for historical purposes.
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China Standards: GB 27887-2011: Chinese national standard, specifying the safety requirements for child safety seats in motor vehicles.
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US Standards: FMVSS 213: US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, which regulates the safety requirements for child safety seats, including belt performance, dynamic performance, injury criteria (crash testing), and head impact protection.
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EU Standards: ECE R44 and ECE R129: European Economic Commission's safety standards applicable to child safety seats in motor vehicles. ECE R129 is the newer, more stringent standard that has replaced ECE R44.
- Australian/New Zealand Standards: AS/NZS 1754 The joint Australian and New Zealand standard that outlines the safety requirements for child restraint systems used in motor vehicles.
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