Road Traffic Safety Law of the PRC (2011 Amendment) · Yalla China
قانون سلامة المرور على الطرق (تعديل 2011) / Road Traffic Safety Law (2011 Amendment)
Enacted: 2011-04-22 ✅ Effective: 2011-04-22
📝 Overview
Regulates traffic rules, vehicle registration, driving licenses, and violation penalties on Chinese roads.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Road Traffic Safety Law (2011 Amendment) provides: (1) Foreign driving license: foreigners may convert their foreign driving licenses to Chinese licenses after passing a theory test; (2) Drink driving: blood alcohol limit 0.02% for offense, 0.08% for criminal offense; (3) Traffic signals: running a red light is among the most serious violations; (4) Traffic accidents: person causing accident obliged to pay compensation and medical treatment for those injured; (5) Points system: driving license canceled upon exhaustion of annual points (12 points).
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If driving in China, ensure your foreign license is legally converted. Do not drive after consuming alcohol. In case of an accident, call the police and do not admit liability before investigation.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026