Originally Posted by
mrbubbles
StVZO-like system is not a requirement for a cycling infrastructure, see China and Japan.
To be fair, Japanese cycling regulations are almost as diabolical as those in Germany, albeit different and not as accessible for Western speakers. However, I would say that the infrastructure in Japan pales in comparison to those on the continent. However, I should state that this was based only on my analysis during a six-week holiday from Tokyo to Kagoshima.
China is a different beast altogether. Some infrastructure is built but it is not policed at all.