 Driving In Hong Kong and China
"what to do" <isoportablelifem> wrote in message
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> "Peter L" <peterl68@m> wrote in message
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> > "Pankaj" <fanrafi@> wrote in message
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> > > Is it OK and advisable for someone from US to drive in Hongkong and
nearby
> > > areas of China?
> > >
> >
> > No. HK is crowded and drives on the other side of the street (British
> > system). There is no place to park. Public transportation is great.
So
> > really no point in driving.
> >
> > For a foreigner to drive in China, there is potential of liability that
it's
> > legal system is not ready to deal with.
> >
> > > Pankaj
> > >
> > >
>
>
> I know OWNING a car in China can get expensive but the penalty for
> killing or maiming a bicyclist or pedestrian is only about US$200. A
> foreigner won't need Bai Ling to save him/her.
That's the law for locals. If you are a foreigner, which by definition is
rich, you'd be hit with huge liabilities.
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