Driving in China vs. Nepal: Key Differences Unveiled

Discover the intriguing contrasts between driving in China and Nepal, where road rules and safety protocols diverge significantly. From lane usage and speed limits to traffic signals and etiquette, this comparison highlights essential information for travelers. Understanding these distinctions is vital for ensuring your journey remains secure and enjoyable while navigating new terrains.

chinanepal

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Driving Side

The driving side in china is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in china is 49

1.162 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for china is 1.162 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	China	Nepal
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Separates directions on multi-lane roads.	Marks the edge of the road.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed in certain cases; check local rules.	Yes, with caution.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas[ Index 3]	Railroad crossings	Pedestrian crossings
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane if possible.	Keep left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; other vehicles during off-peak hours in some places.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with lane signs and often painted lanes.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles and electric bikes.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes different texture or color.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Usually for vehicles with two or more occupants	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Driving Side

china:

Right

nepal:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

china:

Separates directions on multi-lane roads.

nepal:

Marks the edge of the road.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

china:

Marks centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

nepal:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Left

china:

Yes

nepal:

Overtaking: On Right

china:

Allowed in certain cases; check local rules.

nepal:

Yes, with caution.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

china:

List length: 4

nepal:

List length: 5

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas[ Index 3]

china:

Railroad crossings

nepal:

Pedestrian crossings

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

china:

Use rightmost lane if possible.

nepal:

Keep left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

china:

Yes

nepal:

Bus Lanes: Usage

china:

Reserved for buses; other vehicles during off-peak hours in some places.

nepal:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

china:

Labeled with lane signs and often painted lanes.

nepal:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

china:

Yes

nepal:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

china:

Exclusive for bicycles and electric bikes.

nepal:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

china:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes different texture or color.

nepal:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

china:

Yes

nepal:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

china:

Usually for vehicles with two or more occupants

nepal:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

china:

Yes

nepal:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

china:

Electronic signs display current limits.

nepal:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	China	Nepal
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	20-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-90 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	40-60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	40-60 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	60 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	60 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, especially in urban areas	Yes, common practice

Urban Areas: Standard

china:

40-60 km/h

nepal:

20-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

china:

30 km/h

nepal:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

china:

70-90 km/h

nepal:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

china:

70-80 km/h

nepal:

40-60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

china:

60-80 km/h

nepal:

40-60 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

china:

100-120 km/h

nepal:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

china:

90-100 km/h

nepal:

60 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

china:

80-100 km/h

nepal:

60 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

china:

Yes

nepal:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

china:

Electronic signs display current limits

nepal:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

china:

Yes

nepal:

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

china:

Yes, especially in urban areas

nepal:

Yes, common practice

Signals

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	China	Nepal
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in China	Not used in Nepal
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Restricted in some urban areas to reduce noise pollution	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Chinese; symbols also used	Nepali and English
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular shape with red borders	Triangle-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

china:

Amber

nepal:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

china:

Not used in China

nepal:

Not used in Nepal

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

china:

Restricted in some urban areas to reduce noise pollution

nepal:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

china:

Chinese; symbols also used

nepal:

Nepali and English

Traffic Signs: Warning

china:

Triangular shape with red borders

nepal:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	China		Nepal
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign; varies by locality		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibition is indicated by road signs		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

china:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign; varies by locality

nepal:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

china:

Allowed unless prohibition is indicated by road signs

nepal:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	China	Nepal
Driver's License: Requirement	Valid Chinese driver's license required	Valid driver's license required
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required for short visits	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit and temporary Chinese license usually required	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspection required for vehicles	Mandatory; proof required
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Not mandatory

Driver's License: Requirement

china:

Valid Chinese driver's license required

nepal:

Valid driver's license required

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

china:

International Driving Permit required for short visits

nepal:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

china:

International Driving Permit and temporary Chinese license usually required

nepal:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

china:

Yes, periodic inspection required for vehicles

nepal:

Mandatory; proof required

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

china:

Not mandatory, but recommended

nepal:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	China		Nepal
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai		Frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

china:

Frequent use in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai

nepal:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

china:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

nepal:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	China	Nepal
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	Not applicable as underage driving is illegal
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially near bars and clubs	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Severe fines, license suspension possible	Can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and legal penalties	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

china:

0.02%

nepal:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

china:

0.00%; zero tolerance

nepal:

Not applicable as underage driving is illegal

Enforcement: Random Checks

china:

Common, especially near bars and clubs

nepal:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

china:

Severe fines, license suspension possible

nepal:

Can be substantial

Test Refusal

china:

Can result in license suspension and legal penalties

nepal:

Can result in license suspension

Roundabouts

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	China	Nepal
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit	Signal left when preparing to exit
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight ahead	Use for first exit or straight
Lane Usage: Left	Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe	Use for subsequent exits, move to left lane before exit when safe

Signaling: Exiting

china:

Signal right when preparing to exit

nepal:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Lane Usage: Right

china:

Use for first exit or straight ahead

nepal:

Use for first exit or straight

Lane Usage: Left

china:

Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

nepal:

Use for subsequent exits, move to left lane before exit when safe

Emergency Services

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	China		Nepal
Contact: General Emergency	110		100
Contact: Traffic Police	Same as general emergency; 110		100

Contact: General Emergency

china:

110

nepal:

100

Contact: Traffic Police

china:

Same as general emergency; 110

nepal:

100

Penalties And Fines

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	China	Nepal
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; ¥200 to ¥2,000, points on license	Varies; NPR 2,000 to NPR 5,000
Common Fines: Seat Belts	¥50 to ¥200	NPR 500 to NPR 1,000
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines and points on license	NPR 1,000 to NPR 5,000
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	NPR 1,000 to NPR 2,000
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often paid online or at banks	Yes, common practice
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

china:

Varies; ¥200 to ¥2,000, points on license

nepal:

Varies; NPR 2,000 to NPR 5,000

Common Fines: Seat Belts

china:

¥50 to ¥200

nepal:

NPR 500 to NPR 1,000

Common Fines: Phone Use

china:

Fines and points on license

nepal:

NPR 1,000 to NPR 5,000

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

china:

Fines and points on license

nepal:

NPR 1,000 to NPR 2,000

Payment: On The Spot

china:

Possible; fines often paid online or at banks

nepal:

Yes, common practice

Payment: Deadline

china:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

nepal:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay