| The average Chinese bicyclist has a death wish. He really wants to become a hood ornament, on my car. Can I tell stories, having lived and remained somewhat sane while driving in Shanghai. My brand new car was hit 7 times in the first 60 days, from purchase. I was stopped all 7 times. Everone paid me 200-400 rmb per accident. Finally a motorcyclist hit me broad sided, I yelled and screamed in Putong Wah. The police came wrote a report, impounded the guys motorcycle and halled the guy to jail. Told me to come to the police station to claim my 'damage money" 2000 rmb. I arrived at the police station in Pudong. And the police Captain conducted the hearing and found that I was right and the motorcylcist need to pay me 2000rmb. The motorcycst called 5 of his friends and they all arrived with aggregately 1600 rmb (about 200usd), the Police Captain was pissed and started taking unopened cigerette packages, jewelry, etc from his friends. He handed me the money and treasures and asked if I would release my claim.... I took my car to a nearby automotive store and for 8 accidents and 4000 rmb in damage claims completed repaired and painted for 1100 rmb about $140usd. I still drive and my anger management classes, have done no good............................. |
Reasons of Bad Traffic in Shanghai