Hong Kong travellers should be mindful of driving fatigue, unfamiliar road signs and their insurance coverage when going on road trips overseas, experts have warned after two traffic accidents involving city residents in Japan within a week.Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, honorary life president of the Hong Kong China Automobile Association, said on Wednesday that various factors could affect drivers’ concentration and energy when driving on foreign roads.He explained that car trips between places in a relatively small city like Hong Kong might take only about an hour, but journeys between airports, hotels and attractions in larger overseas destinations could take much longer.
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WED · 2026-07-22 · 05:28 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0722-94936
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How should Hongkongers prepare for road trips? Experts weigh in after Japan accidents
Following two recent accidents involving Hong Kong residents in Japan, experts are advising travelers on preparing for overseas road trips. Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, honorary life president of the Hong Kong China Automobile Association, highlighted that driving fatigue and unfamiliar road signs can impact concentration and energy on foreign roads.
Ambrose LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-22 · 05:28 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Following two recent accidents involving Hong Kong residents in Japan, experts are advising travelers on preparing for overseas road trips. Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, honorary life president of the Hong Kong China Automobile Association, highlighted that driving fatigue and unfamiliar road signs can impact concentration and energy on foreign roads. He noted that longer travel times between destinations in larger overseas cities, compared to shorter trips within Hong Kong, can contribute to fatigue. Experts also emphasized the importance of checking insurance coverage for overseas driving. These warnings aim to help Hong Kong travelers stay safe during their road trips abroad.
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