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The Electronic Road Pricing survey is online. Do vote. It may be of interest to read Paul Zimmerman's comments at the following link, which also contains a link to the poll itself: Designing Hong Kong 創建香港 Online Survey: Electronic Road Pricing æ„見調查：電å­é“路收費

I don't agree. When I first started driving school in 1998, I was told by my (English) AA driving instructor in the UK to put the (manual) car into neutral if I'm more than 2 cars from the traffic light, and to use the handbrake to keep the car at a standstill, but that if I were one of the...

Govt plans congestion toll trial in Central - RTHK FINALLY, a congestion toll trial for Central. I mean, we're only about 10-15 years behind everyone else. This should hopefully make cycling to work a bit more enjoyable.

"Supposedly" is the operative word. Heh. I think (b) is more accurate. DDO is extremely infuriating.

Sunday Morning Drive(s). ;)

1. Not useful in HK. 2. Mandatory in HK.

You may be right, although I'm quite sure that at least a few people will be attracted by the idea of having a "green" car, rather than just a car. Moreover, it's clear that there is an appetite for cars in HK. But let's stick with "does not help with". That's interesting to know. It's...

Yes, I thought so. But the EV FRT exemption arguably increases (or at least does not help with ) congestion. On that note, our bureaucracy is slowly rumbling into action... Transport Bureaus responsibility to curb growth in car numbers: Loh | South China Morning Post ... if we are very lucky...

It depends on what the purpose is of FRT and the EV exemption. Is the EV exemption meant to reduce pollution around the car, and/or congestion? In my view, it only really helps with reducing pollution around the car, but it does not help in reducing congestion. I'd rather have reduced pollution...

That's a good question. I've seen the FS's "FS" plate on a white Tesla, but less than a month afterward, saw it on a Phaeton.

Well, since the brand is so important to you, go buy another E-Class and be done with it then.

Personally, I think a Model S is more prestigious than an E-Class. The luxurious image of Mercs in HK is overhyped, particularly when you go to Germany and see that most taxis are MBs, and E-Classes at that. However, if "luxury" or perceived "prestige" is important to you and you (and/or people...

Or rather, "don't signal". I can't believe there are instructors out there who teach what DITB described. People like that should be restricted to public transport, and barred from teaching someone to drive, with a violation resulting in 2 weeks to 8 months in jail.

I live near, and work in, Central. On an average day I see about 6-10.

In the first 2 weeks after the first Model Ses were delivered, I saw more examples on the road than I have seen of my car (Subaru/Toyota BRZ/GT86) in over 2 years.

Whatever "flower car" means in your area, the original post was clearly referring to one being used as a wedding car/car supporting a wedding, particularly with the discussion about "brothers" and interest from people on the street.

Radar detectors do work, at least a Valentine One in large "L" or "A" mode does. I would imagine something like the Beltronics STI Type-R would as well. Which one you buy depends how much advance notice you want. As for the Stinger, that also includes radar detector functionality. Having said...

On that note (first pot in the comments below the Motor Trend article): Dear Everyone, Stop Comparing the BMW i8 to the Tesla Model S

My building management (Kerry) have worked with HK Electric Vehicles (whatever the Tesla recommended installer is) and I've been given a HK$14K quote for installation. The management has proposed that a new switchboard be installed for EV users. I'm impressed, to say the least, and this will...

Yes, there are always things that can be criticised. Having said that, it's not like things are THAT bad here.

Some of the limits here are ridiculously low (70-80 km/h on certain highways - seriously?). Yet some of them are ridiculously high. For example, on Tregunter Path, pedestrians (sometimes bikes) and cars regularly mix on a section of pure road where there is no pavement, but the speed limit...

Some of the limits here are ridiculously low (70-80 km/h on certain highways - seriously?). Yet some of them are ridiculously high. For example, on Tregunter Path, pedestrians (sometimes bikes) and cars regularly mix on a section of pure road where there is no pavement, but the speed limit...

markwj's info is generally correct. For Police speed traps, I would add that sometimes you may encounter 1 officer operating a mobile radar speed camera without a roadblock along the road. They will then send you the requisite Notice in the post shortly after. I would add a few more things. I...