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Subject: Re: Driving In Hong Kong and China Posted on: 25 Aug 2003 20:22:05 GMT

"Peter L" wrote in message news:...
> "Pankaj" wrote in message
> news:8ns2b.258161$uu5.59030@sccrnsc04...
> > 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.

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