Road rules in Hong Kong
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Road rules in Hong Kong define the use and restrictions for drivers in Hong Kong
.
There is no single act governing rules of the road like other jursidictions, but licensing and road maintenance is under the Transport Department
and the Highway Department respectively.
There are several motoring laws in effect in Hong Kong:
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
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There is no single act governing rules of the road like other jursidictions, but licensing and road maintenance is under the Transport Department
Transport Department (Hong Kong)
Transport Department is responsible for transportation related policy in Hong Kong. The department reports to the Transport and Housing Bureau.The current Commissioner for Transport is Joseph Lai.-See also:* Transport in Hong Kong...
and the Highway Department respectively.
There are several motoring laws in effect in Hong Kong:
- Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third Party Risks) Ordinance Cap 272 (1951) - in regards to use of Third Party Insurance for drivers
- Road Traffic (Driving-Offence Points) Ordinance Cap 375 (1984) - deals with point system for road use violations
- Road Traffic Ordinance Cap 374 (1984) - regulation of road traffic and use of vehicles