Hong Kong: Road Signs and Priority

Sign conventions and right-of-way.

Destination context: Steep hills, narrow lanes, and scarce parking make sign reading and curb compliance critical.

How to read this guide: Emphasise hill-start control, on-street meter rules, and tunnel toll (Autotoll) readiness.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-29 · Author: DrivingRules.World Editorial Team · Reviewed by: DrivingRules.World Fact-Check Team

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Conventions

Overview

Left-hand traffic. Give way to traffic from the right at unmarked junctions. Bilingual signs (Chinese and English). Double yellow lines: no stopping.

Official sources and references

Frequently asked questions

Follow posted signs?

Always. Signs override general guidance.