Quote Originally Posted by bikerdoc View Post
so the question should be asked, would you normally condone such behaviour in your own country (operatibng a vehicle without the required drivers license? I know my answer would be... no, as getting caught or ina crash can have serious consequences! So why then do people feel they have some form of entitlement to do so in mainland China. If one is a foreigner then it is highly likely as such they have an educated background, or life experience or logic to help them make somewhat rational decisions in life. The other issue is as foriengers we are guests here, and should show more respect for the laws, despite what we see the locals doing... the proverb goes "if you saw one jumping off a cliff - would you follow?"
Interestingly three years ago when I wanted to get my license all the Chinese said why bother just ride illegally.Now they no why I pushed so hard to be legal after some foreigners had some accidents while being illegal and the drama it caused.