Legislators Ask whether Laws Will Be Amended to Regulate Loud Video Playing in Vehicles and Feet on Seats; Government Says Existing Laws Already Provide Rules

Legislative Council member Ching Hau-fung asked whether the government would draw on the experience of the mainland, Japan and other places to amend the law to list "electronic device sound played externally" and "placing feet or footwear on seats" as violations and increase penalties. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan replied in writing that existing public transport legislation already regulates improper passenger conduct, and the Code of Conduct for Passengers of franchised buses also specifies that passengers must not engage in the above conduct, with reminders given through onboard announcements and signs.