Hong Kong trains heading north are finalized! Must read for driver application

The SAR government announced yesterday that it has finalized the basic arrangements for the implementation of the "Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Northbound Vehicles Without Quota Plan" (Hong Kong Vehicles Going Northbound Plan) with the Guangdong Provincial Government and relevant mainland departments, including driver and vehicle qualifications, length of stay, etc. Details The arrangement will be announced in the first quarter of next year. The scheme allows eligible Hong Kong private cars to travel between Hong Kong and Guangdong Province via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge without obtaining regular quotas, making it easier for Hong Kong residents to drive to Guangdong Province for short-term business, family visits or tourism. Dagong Wenhui All Media has compiled the details of the plan. At the same time, since it involves driver's licenses from both places, it provides Hong Kong residents with a method to exchange for a mainland driver's license without taking a test for the public's reference.

Replace your Mainland driving license without taking a test

How to make an appointment?

You need to make an appointment before going to the designated window of the public security vehicle management office in Guangdong Province to apply for a test-free replacement of a mainland driver's license. You can go to the Shenzhen Traffic Police Online Vehicle Management Office website (szjj.sz.gov.cn/CGZL) or follow the WeChat public account "Shenzhen Traffic Police" on your mobile phone and log in to the user platform, follow the page prompts to select the appointment service, select "Hong Kong Motor Vehicle Driving License Replacement without Test", fill in the information and register and apply for an appointment. After making an appointment, just go to the appointment processing point on time.

Where to apply?

Applicants must apply in person at the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Vehicle Management Office. The management offices that are more convenient for Hong Kong residents are the Shenzhen Bay Port Police Medical Mail Service Station, the Shenzhen Vehicle Management Office, and the Luohu Vehicle Management Branch.

needed file?

Hong Kong ID card, Hong Kong driver's license, home return permit, physical examination report, and 4 white-background ID photos.

How long will it take?

Under normal circumstances, after Hong Kong residents complete the procedures at the test-free license renewal window, the DMV will issue a driver's license within 1 to 3 working days. Applicants can choose to pick it up themselves, have someone else pick it up on their behalf, or mail it to Hong Kong, which takes about 3 working days. If you collect the certificate by mail, you will need to pay additional postage, and the express delivery fee will be charged by the postal company.

Related costs?

The total fee for Hong Kong people to exchange for a Mainland driving license without a test is RMB 490, including the motor vehicle driving license examination fee (C1 and C2 car categories) of RMB 480 and the driving license cost of RMB 10 per certificate. The renewal fee for a Class E two-wheeled motorcycle driving license is RMB 225. If you apply for Category C1/C2 and Category E at the same time, you only need to pay the C1/C2 category driver test registration fee, which is RMB 480. The driving license is valid for 6 years.

Hong Kong trains heading north plan

Petition form?

Applicants must be Hong Kong residents holding a valid Hong Kong resident identity card and a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents (i.e. "Home Return Permit"). The applicant must be the registered owner of the private car applying.

Vehicle qualifications?

The scheme is designed for non-commercial private cars. The vehicles must have eight seats (including the driver) or less and be no more than 6 meters in length. The vehicles must have relevant vehicle license plates in both places (including transit vehicle closed road permits and vehicle license).

Driver qualifications?

Each applicant may designate no more than two drivers for his private car to drive between Hong Kong and Guangdong Province. The designated driver must hold a valid return home permit, or a foreign passport and a valid visa (or residence permit, permanent residence ID card), or other international travel documents and a valid visa (or residence permit, permanent residence ID card) and other valid entry and exit documents , and hold private car driving licenses/driving licenses from Hong Kong and Mainland China.

How long does it take to stay in the Mainland?

The applicant's vehicle may stay in the Mainland for no more than 30 consecutive days each time, and the total stay in the Mainland for each year shall not exceed 180 days.

Insurance requirements?

Applicants must comply with the insurance regulations of both places, including purchasing the Mainland's "Compulsory Motor Vehicle Accident Liability Insurance" for their private cars. In addition, the applicant's vehicle must go to China Inspection Co., Ltd. for inspection. The relevant vehicles do not need to travel to the Mainland for vehicle inspection.

Application procedures and procedures?

Guangdong and Hong Kong are finalizing the application procedures and formal details for the Hong Kong trains going northward plan, with the goal of simplifying the application procedures and reducing handling fees as much as possible. For example, in terms of customs procedures, the State Council announced on November 25 this year the customs guarantee-free policy for Hong Kong private cars under the Hong Kong Cars Going North Program. Hong Kong private cars that participate in the program and meet the conditions do not need to pay customs duties or apply for guarantee arrangements with the mainland customs. .

When is it expected to be implemented?

The SAR government and the Guangdong provincial government are finalizing the details of the implementation arrangements for the Hong Kong trains going northward plan. Depending on factors such as the epidemic prevention and control requirements of the two places, they will strive to announce detailed arrangements in the first quarter of 2023 and implement them within the year.

 

Article reproduced from:Wen Wei Po