(Video) Woman driving in Kwai Chung with child on lap sparks police investigation

Police are investigating a woman caught on camera driving with a child on her lap outside a public housing estate in Kwai Chung.

This comes after a 12-second video circulating online on Saturday showed a car with dual Hong Kong and mainland China license plates traveling along the road outside Kin Shue House at Lei Muk Shue Estate, heading toward Ngong Hom Road.

The footage captures the sound of multiple honks from nearby vehicles while the woman is seen making a U-turn in the middle of the road with a child sitting on her lap.

A passenger in the back seat is seen waving in apology to nearby road users, while a bystander is heard saying, "We can call the police."

In a statement, police confirmed they had launched an investigation after discovering the clip online. Authorities have classified the case as dangerous driving, with the New Territories South Traffic Special Investigation Team handling the case.

Officers emphasized the extreme danger of allowing a child to sit on a driver's lap without a seatbelt, which could lead to severe injuries in the event of an accident.

They also warned that dangerous driving is a serious offense, carrying a maximum fine of HK$25,000 and up to three years in prison.

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