Driver charged after child seen on lap in Kwai Chung
Crhk · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
A 37-year-old local woman has been charged with dangerous driving after police investigated a viral video from Kwai Chung showing a young child apparently sitting on the driver’s lap in a moving car. The vehicle, a private electric car bearing both Hong Kong and mainland licence plates, was seen outside Kin Shue House at Lei Muk Shue Estate.
Key Points
- Police said they discovered the incident earlier through online patrols after footage circulated widely on social media
- The video was recorded last Friday afternoon, 21 March, outside Kin Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate in Kwai Chung
- The female driver was seen steering with both hands while a young child appeared to be sitting on her lap
- The footage also showed the driver waving to people outside the car while driving away from the scene
- Authorities said the 37-year-old local woman was charged on 24 March under Section 37 of Hong Kong’s Road Traffic Ordinance, Cap. 374
Why It Matters
Dangerous driving is a serious traffic offence in Hong Kong, carrying a maximum penalty of three years’ imprisonment, a HK$25,000 fine and disqualification from driving for at least six months. Police said they will continue enforcement operations in different districts against other traffic offences to protect road safety and keep traffic moving