Traffic Rules in China Driver's License         International Driver's license is not recognized in mainland China. If foreigners want to drive in China, they would need a Chinese driver's license and they can apply for one after tests. Driving on the Right         In mainland China, traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road. Speed Limits         The speed limits in China are: 30-40 km/hour on city roads where there is only one lane per direction, 40-60 km/hour on National Highways, 100-120 km/hour on expressways. Safety Belts         Drivers and passengers are required to wear safety belts. Expressway Rules         Tractors, motorbikes, bicycles are forbidden to be ridden on the expressways. Traffic Lights         Traffic signals are composed of red, green and yellow lights. The red light stands for no through traffic; the green light stands for passage permitted; and the yellow light stands for warning. Bicycle and Bus Lanes         In China, there are lanes for bicycles and in some cities for public buses too.