Liuzhou Laowai

Random thoughts on life in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China

Posts Tagged ‘traffic’

No Left Turn Unstoned

The new underpass at the Guangya Road / Bayi Road crossroads on the north-west corner of Liuzhou Square is very nearly ready to be opened after about a year or so of construction. It should be a welcome relief to traffic in the area. However, I foresee at least one problem. The sign clearly indicates [...]

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fine at the end of the line

Every now and again, when the banquet funds run low, Liuzhou traffic cops raise some cash by doing the unimaginable – their job! They drag themselves out and nab unsuspecting motorists who sensibly think they can do what they like. Traffic laws are for the other people. Clearly if you can afford a motor vehicle, [...]

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Synchronised Signalling

Overjoyed by their success in getting the populace drunk to teach them the dangers of drinking, the local traffic cops have taken to holding 'traffic control performances" in the local parks, safely away from anything so dangerous as  – traffic. You've got to feel sorry for them. There they were thinking they had it made for life. [...]

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