A Guide on Child Restrainig Device

Attention all parents! To strengthen the protection of children's travel safety, starting from 1st Nov, children under 8 years old or with height of less than 1.35 meters riding on private cars must use a child restraining device; children aged 8 or above, or with height of at least 1.35 meters, must use a child restraining device or wear an adult seat belt, otherwise the driver is not allowed to drive on the road. Let us tell you the five key points for choosing the child restraining device:

• Choose a device model based on your child's height and weight range and only use age as a reference only
• Before purchasing, make sure to fully understand the installation and usage instructions to ensure proper use
• Identify the permanent international certification marking on the devices; only certified products are reliable
• Before using it for the first time, you should wash the seat cover, seat belt, and cushion of the safety seat
• It is unknown whether a second-hand equipment has been involved in any collisions. After a collision, the mechanical structure may be damaged even if it appears undamaged on the surface. For those used by relatives or friends, you should also ask clearly whether the device was involved in collisions

In addition to traditional child safety seats, there are also various portable child restraining devices available on the market, including seat belt adjusters, wearable safety restraint vests and foldable booster seats. These devices can effectively protect children and significantly reduce the risk of death or serious injury. Although their protective ability is not as good as that of child safety seats, they are still better than using no safety device at all. These devices are designed to be lightweight and portable, making them suitable for children who only occasionally ride in private cars.
Drivers would be fined a fixed penalty notice of HKD230 or severe cases could be fined up to a maximum fine of HKD2,000.