Which Side of the Road Do Cars Drive on in Hong Kong?

[AylaFitz]

In Hong Kong, vehicles drive on the left side of the road, while in mainland China, they drive on the right. Due to historical reasons, Hong Kong follows 'left-hand' traffic rules, whereas the mainland follows 'right-hand' rules. Consequently, when Hong Kong returned to China in 1997, the 'one country, two systems' principle was applied to road traffic regulations. Mainland vehicles entering Hong Kong must adhere to Hong Kong's left-hand driving rule. There are two types of Guangdong-Hong Kong license plates: 1. Application for private cars to enter and exit the mainland with a valid license plate. 2. Application for temporary entry license plates for vehicles entering China. Mainland vehicles cannot enter Hong Kong: Hong Kong's driver's license differs from that of the mainland. Drivers holding a mainland license can only drive in Hong Kong after obtaining a Hong Kong driver's license; otherwise, it is considered illegal driving. All vehicles in Hong Kong are left-hand drive, and right-hand drive vehicles are not permitted, so mainland vehicles cannot be driven into Hong Kong.