Does Hong Kong Drive on the Left or Right?
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Hong Kong drives on the left. Here is some additional information: 1. Result of Long-term Evolution: Driving on the right or left was not fixed from the beginning but rather the result of long-term evolution. According to the British, driving on the left can be traced back to the Roman Empire. In medieval Europe, whether to drive on the left or right was initially based on the habits of knights. 2. Historical Reasons: Due to historical reasons, Hong Kong follows left-hand traffic rules, while mainland China follows right-hand traffic. Therefore, when Hong Kong returned to China in 1997, the 'one country, two systems' approach was adopted for road traffic issues. Mainland vehicles entering Hong Kong must follow Hong Kong's left-hand traffic rules. Conversely, Hong Kong vehicles entering the mainland must also follow local customs.