Two men—one unable to shift gears due to hand injury, the other unable to brake due to leg injury—drove together in one vehicle. Their improvised coordination created serious traffic hazards. Police intervened after receiving reports of erratic driving behavior.

Social Context

China’s Motor Vehicle Driver Licensing Regulations (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 162) strictly prohibit operating vehicles with unreported physical impairments affecting control functions. While co-driving is not illegal per se, joint operation violates Article 22 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, which mandates sole, competent driver control. Enforcement remains inconsistent, especially outside Tier-1 cities.

Safety Tip

Drivers with temporary or permanent physical impairments must obtain medical clearance and register adaptive vehicle modifications with local traffic authorities before operating any motor vehicle.