Driving in China
If you’re planning a self-drive trip in China, you’d better get to know some driving regulations before hitting the road. Knowing the Chinese way of driving may not necessarily ensure a pleasure ride. But at least you will be safe while driving. In China cars drive on the right hand side of the road and overtake from the left. Roads regulations and traffic laws apply to all vehicles in China except military vehicles.
Speed limits vary depending on where you are driving. The speed limits are as follows:
Type of road |
City/Intercity |
Speed Limit |
Expressways |
Intercity |
120kph |
Semi-Expressways |
Intercity |
100kph |
City Express Routs |
City |
100kph |
China National Highways
(not expressways) |
Intercity |
80kph |
China National Highways |
City |
Down to 40kph |
Fast Through Routes |
City |
80kph |
Road with two uninterrupted yellow lines |
City |
70kph |
One lane per-direction roads |
City |
50kph |
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