Hong Kong
🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Hong Kong?
No, tourists do not need a license to drive a car in Hong Kong.
🚓 Driver rules in Hong Kong
Here are the driver rules in Hong Kong:
- Speed Limitations: The general speed limits in Hong Kong are 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas, 70 km/h (43 mph) on restricted roads, and 80 km/h (50 mph) on expressways.
- Mobile Phones Use: It is illegal to use a handheld mobile phone while driving in Hong Kong. Drivers are only allowed to use hands-free devices.
- Drunk Driving: The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Hong Kong is 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 milliliters of breath or 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.
- Insurance: All vehicles driven in Hong Kong are required to have third-party insurance coverage. It is recommended to have comprehensive insurance coverage as well.
- Age Limitations: The minimum age for holding a full driving license in Hong Kong is 21 years old for private vehicles and 18 years old for motorcycles.