Advices for Car Trips through Hong Kong

14. Local traffic regulations are no different from the generally rules. Foreign motorists simply need to remember basic traffic regulations that are adopted in a number of other countries. Such violations as unacceptable maneuvers, speeding, driving without a license or driving under the influence will result in heavy fines, so there are not many who want to break the regulations.

15. In addition to fines, traffic violations result in penalty points. If the number of these points reaches a critical level, the driver’s driving license will be cancelled. In order to be able to drive a vehicle again, the violator will have to take the driving exam again.

16. Although the number of equipped parking lots is sufficient in Hong Kong, the number of cars still exceeds the number of parking spaces. The shortage of parking spaces remains one of biggest problems, and local authorities work hard to solve it.

17. It is likely that within next few years the world's first skyscraper parking will be built in Hong Kong. It will be a multi-story building with numerous parking spaces, a recreation area, restaurants and cafes. The unusual architectural structure can become a real place of interest in the city. Leading architects of the world work over the plan.

18. It is not cheap to own a personal car in Hong Kong, so for locals it is more of a luxury rather than a necessity. Given that the city has a well developed public transport system, more and more local people prefer to use subway or tram, and do not want to waste their precious time in endless traffic jams.

19. According to statistics, car owners spend about $800 each year for parking. Besides that, Hong Kong is home to the most expensive parking space in the world, the value of which is 640,000 USD. It is located in the basement of one of the largest office buildings in the heart of the city.