Road safety has been thrust into the spotlight after two Hong Kong tourists were killed in a car crash in New Zealand.The Chinese consulate in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Saturday revealed details of the fatal traffic accident that occurred a day earlier.The South China Morning Post outlines what road safety precautions motorists should take following the recent string of traffic accidents involving Hongkongers travelling overseas.1. What to look out for at a new destination?In Hong Kong, traffic drives on the left side of the road, while drivers steer on the right side of the car.
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SAT · 2026-05-16 · 13:28 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0516-76793
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New Zealand car crash: how Hongkongers can stay safe on self-drive trips abroad
Two Hong Kong tourists died in a car crash in New Zealand, prompting the Chinese consulate in Christchurch to reveal details of the fatal accident. This incident has highlighted road safety concerns for Hong Kong residents traveling abroad.
Fiona Sun,William YiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-16 · 13:28 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Two Hong Kong tourists died in a car crash in New Zealand, prompting the Chinese consulate in Christchurch to reveal details of the fatal accident. This incident has highlighted road safety concerns for Hong Kong residents traveling abroad. The South China Morning Post is outlining precautions for motorists following a series of accidents involving Hongkongers overseas. A key consideration for drivers in new destinations is understanding that traffic may drive on the opposite side of the road compared to Hong Kong, where vehicles drive on the left.
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Drivers steer on the right side of the car in Hong Kong.
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In Hong Kong, traffic drives on the left side of the road.
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The Chinese consulate in Christchurch, New Zealand, revealed details of the fatal traffic accident.
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Two Hong Kong tourists were killed in a car crash in New Zealand.
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