Cap. 374 sub. leg. E

Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations(Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012)(Cap. 374, sections 5 and 6)[25 August 1984] L.N. 301 of 1984 Part I Preliminary (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 1. Citation These regulations may be cited as the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations. 2. Interpretation (1) In these regulations— (25 of 2005 s. 4; L.N. 170 of 2025)1949 Convention (1949年國際公約) means the International Convention relative to the international circulation of motor traffic concluded at Geneva on 19 September 1949;articulated vehicle (掛接式車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A);authorized user (獲授權使用者), in relation to a trade licence, means an employee mentioned in regulation 46A(1) who is authorized under that regulation to use the trade licence; (L.N. 88 of 2012)blank space (空位) means a blank space between any 2 letters or numerals, or between a letter and a numeral, of a personalized registration mark as specified in paragraph 1(c)(ii) of Schedule 4; (25 of 2005 s. 4)cancelled personalized registration mark (已被取消的自訂登記號碼) means a personalized registration mark the allocation of which has been cancelled under regulation 12L; (25 of 2005 s. 4)certificate of allocation (分配證明書), in relation to a personalized registration mark, means a certificate issued under regulation 12J(1), 12O(3), 12Q(7) or 17(3A) in respect of the personalized registration mark; (25 of 2005 s. 4)closed road permit (封閉道路通行許可證) means a closed road permit issued under regulation 49; documentary proof (文件證明), in relation to a policy of insurance, means the original or a copy of— (a) the policy of insurance; or (b) a certificate of insurance or certificate of security issued in respect of the policy of insurance in accordance with regulation 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third Party Risks) Regulations (Cap. 272 sub. leg. A); (L.N. 140 of 2024) e-ICP (電子國際通行許可證) means an international circulation permit issued in the form of an electronic record; (L.N. 170 of 2025)electrically powered passenger vehicle (電動客車) means a private car solely propelled by an electric motor; (L.N. 169 of 2025)electronic record (電子紀錄) has the meaning given by section 2(1) of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap. 553); (L.N. 197 of 2022)e-registration card (電子登記卡) means a registration card issued in the form of an electronic record; (L.N. 170 of 2025)excess passengers permit (超額載客許可證) means an excess passengers permit issued under regulation 52;goods permit (裝載貨物許可證) means a goods permit issued under regulation 51;Government vehicle (政府車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. B); identity document (身分證明文件) means— (a) an identity card issued under the Registration of Persons Ordinance (Cap. 177); (b) a passport furnished with a photograph of the holder, or some other travel document establishing to the satisfaction of an immigration officer or immigration assistant the identity and nationality of the holder for the purposes of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115); (c) in the case of a police officer, a warrant card issued to him under the Police Force Ordinance (Cap. 232); (d) in the case of a body corporate, a certificate of incorporation relating to it; or (e) any other document of identity acceptable to the Commissioner for the purposes of these regulations; international circulation permit (國際通行許可證) means an international circulation permit issued under regulation 31;left-hand drive vehicle (左軚車輛) means a vehicle that has the driver’s seat so placed as to permit the driver of the vehicle to give by hand the usual traffic signals on the left or near side of the vehicle; (L.N. 88 of 2012)licensing notice (發牌通知) means a notice issued under regulation 21(8)(a); (L.N. 140 of 2024)long load permit (運載特長貨物許可證) means a long load permit issued under regulation 54;movement permit (車輛行駛許可證) means a movement permit issued under regulation 53;nationality sign (國籍標誌) means a sign complying with the provisions of Annex 4 to the 1949 Convention and bearing the distinctive letters specified in or under the Convention for the country or place under the law of which the vehicle is registered; (3 of 2002 s. 15; L.N. 52 of 2007)non-left-hand drive vehicle (非左軚車輛) means a vehicle other than a left-hand drive vehicle; (L.N. 88 of 2012)notice of cancellation (取消通知書) means a notice sent under regulation 12L(2); (25 of 2005 s. 4)paper ICP (紙本國際通行許可證) means an international circulation permit issued in paper form; (L.N. 170 of 2025)paper registration card (紙本登記卡) means a registration card issued in paper form; (L.N. 170 of 2025)Part VIII e-permit (第VIII部電子許可證) means a Part VIII permit issued in the form of an electronic record; (L.N. 197 of 2022)Part VIII paper permit (第VIII部紙本許可證) means a Part VIII permit issued in paper form; (L.N. 197 of 2022)Part VIII permit (第VIII部許可證) means a permit issued under Part VIII; (L.N. 197 of 2022) personalized registration mark (自訂登記號碼) means a registration mark allocated under— (a) regulation 12I or 12K; (b) regulation 12O(2), to give effect to a reversal by the Administrative Appeals Board of a decision of the Commissioner; or (c) regulation 12Q; (25 of 2005 s. 4) personalized registration mark holder (自訂登記號碼持有人), in relation to a personalized registration mark which is in force, means a person to whom a certificate of allocation is issued; (25 of 2005 s. 4)policy of insurance (保險單) means a policy of insurance, or a security, in respect of third party risks as required by the Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third Party Risks) Ordinance (Cap. 272);printout (列印本) includes a copy of a printout; (L.N. 197 of 2022)proper printout (合規格列印本), in relation to a Part VIII e-permit, means a clearly legible printout of the e-permit that conforms to the specifications specified by the Commissioner in the conditions of the permit; (L.N. 197 of 2022)proposed personalized registration mark (擬使用的自訂登記號碼) means a proposed personalized registration mark within the meaning of regulation 12B(1); (25 of 2005 s. 4) public body (公共機構) means— (a) the Executive Council; (b) the Legislative Council; (c) any District Council; (d) the Judiciary; (e) the Independent Commission Against Corruption; or (f) any department of the Government; (25 of 2005 s. 4) rated power (額定功率), in relation to a motor vehicle, means the maximum power output that can be sustained for a period of not less than 30 minutes of the electric motor of the vehicle; (L.N. 77 of 2012)registration card (登記卡) means a registration card issued under regulation 35(1); (L.N. 170 of 2025)special registration mark (特殊登記號碼) means a registration mark referred to in regulation 9;trade licence (試車牌照) means a trade licence issued under regulation 43;trade plate (試車字牌) means a trade plate issued under regulation 43;van-type light goods vehicle (客貨車) means a light goods vehicle constructed with a fully enclosed body which is an integral part of the vehicle; (40 of 1991 s. 6)vehicle licence (車輛牌照), in relation to a motor vehicle or trailer, means a vehicle licence issued under regulation 21(8)(b) on licensing the vehicle or trailer under these regulations; (L.N. 140 of 2024)visitor (到港人士) means any person who arrives in Hong Kong other than to take up residence for a period exceeding 12 months; visitor’s registration document (到港人士登記文件) means, in the case of a vehicle registered in a country or place outside Hong Kong which is a party to the 1949 Convention, a registration certificate issued under the law of that country or place and containing— (L.N. 52 of 2007) (a) the serial number or registration number of the vehicle; (b) the name or the trade name of the maker of the vehicle; (c) the maker’s identification or serial number; (d) the date of registration of the vehicle; and (e) the full name and permanent place of residence of the applicant for the certificate; (L.N. 52 of 2007) wide load permit (運載特闊貨物許可證) means a wide load permit issued under regulation 54.(L.N. 262 of 1984; L.N. 277 of 1992; 34 of 1993 s. 12; L.N. 52 of 2007; E.R. 2 of 2012; 13 of 2024 s. 69)(2) A reference in these regulations to the arrangement of the letters and numerals of a registration mark, proposed personalized registration mark or cancelled personalized registration mark shall be construed as—(a) in the case of a registration mark, proposed personalized registration mark or cancelled personalized registration mark consisting of letters only, a reference to the arrangement of those letters;(b) in the case of a registration mark, proposed personalized registration mark or cancelled personalized registration mark consisting of numerals only, a reference to the arrangement of those numerals; or(c) in the case of a registration mark, proposed personalized registration mark or cancelled personalized registration mark consisting of both letters and numerals, a reference to the arrangement of those letters and numerals. (25 of 2005 s. 4) 3. Application These regulations apply to all vehicles used or capable of being used on a road except—(a) Government vehicles;(b) vehicles used by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army; and (2 of 2012 s. 3)(c) any other vehicle or class of vehicle exempted from these regulations by the Commissioner by notice in the Gazette. Part II Registration of Motor Vehicles (Format changes—E.R. 3 of 2022) 4. Register of vehicles (1) The Commissioner shall maintain a register of vehicles containing the particulars specified in Schedule 1.(2) The Commissioner shall, on payment of the fee prescribed in Schedule 2, supply to any person making application for any particulars in the register in respect of a vehicle a certificate stating such particulars.(3) The Commissioner may waive the fee payable in respect of any application under subregulation (2) where he is satisfied—(a) that the applicant has good reason for requiring the particulars; and(b) it is in the public interest that the particulars be disclosed. 5. Application for registration (1) Any person who wishes to have registered within any class specified in Schedule 1 to the Ordinance a motor vehicle of which he is the owner, shall deliver to the Commissioner an application for registration in a form specified by the Commissioner together with such documents as may be specified in the application form relating to the owner and the vehicle required for the purposes of regulation 4 and the Motor Vehicles (First Registration Tax) Ordinance (Cap. 330), and shall pay to the Commissioner the registration fee prescribed in Schedule 2.(1A) An application under subregulation (1) must state the name, address, e-contact means and identity document number of the owner of the motor vehicle. (20 of 2021 s. 83)(2) The Commissioner may refuse to accept an application under subregulation (1) from an owner who is not a body corporate or is a natural person under the age of 18 years, and may, where a motor vehicle is registered other than in the name of a body corporate or a natural person of the age of 18 years or above, require the registration of the vehicle to be in the name of a body corporate or a natural person of the age of 18 years or above.(3) An application under subregulation (1) shall be signed by the owner of the motor vehicle or by some person duly authorized by him in writing, and where the owner is a body corporate the application shall be signed by a person nominated by the body corporate.(4) For the purposes of an application under subregulation (1), the Commissioner may permit in writing alterations to a motor vehicle whereby it complies with the requirements relating to a class of motor vehicle other than the one within which it is registered. 6. Registration (1) On registering a motor vehicle, the Commissioner shall— (L.N. 240 of 1985)(a) assign to the vehicle— (25 of 2005 s. 5)(i) a registration mark which shall consist of one or 2 letters, subject to regulation 11, as its prefix, followed by a number of not more than 4 digits (not being a number listed in Schedule 5);(ii) a registration mark allocated under regulation 13 or 14;(iii) a special registration mark allocated under regulation 9;(iv) a personalized registration mark; or(v) a registration mark reserved under regulation 11 (where appropriate); (25 of 2005 s. 5)(b) register the person by whom or on whose behalf the application for registration is made as owner of the vehicle; and(c) issue to that person a registration document in respect of the vehicle, marked with the registration mark assigned to the vehicle.(2) On registering a goods vehicle (other than a trailer) or special purpose vehicle, the Commissioner shall assign to the vehicle a permitted gross vehicle weight which shall be such weight as he shall determine after considering—(a) the particulars contained in the application for registration submitted in respect of the vehicle;(b) any information available from the manufacturer of the vehicle; and(c) any regulations made under the Ordinance. (L.N. 240 of 1985)(3) The assignment by the Commissioner of a permitted gross vehicle weight to any goods vehicle (other than a trailer) or special purpose vehicle on registration of the vehicle on or after 25 August 1984, and prior to the commencement* of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1985 (L.N. 240 of 1985), is hereby declared to be valid and shall be deemed to have been validly assigned under subregulation (2). (L.N. 240 of 1985)(4) The Commissioner shall assign a permitted gross vehicle weight to a goods vehicle (other than a trailer) or special purpose vehicle registered prior to 25 August 1984 on the licensing of such vehicle after the commencement of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1985 (L.N. 240 of 1985), and such permitted gross vehicle weight shall be a conversion of the maximum laden weight which was assigned to such vehicle on registration under the revoked regulations. (L.N. 240 of 1985)(5) For the purposes of subregulation (4)—(a) the revoked regulations (已撤銷的規例) means the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) revoked by regulation 61 of these regulations; and(b) where the maximum laden weight assigned to a vehicle is expressed in hundredweight, such weight shall be converted to tonnes on the basis that 1 cwt. is equivalent to 0.0508 tonne. (L.N. 240 of 1985) Editorial Note: * Commencement date: 27 August 1985. 7. Registration document (1) A registration document shall be in such form as the Commissioner may determine and shall contain the particulars specified in Schedule 3.(2) A registration document issued to a registered owner under regulation 6 shall remain the property of the Government and the Commissioner may require a registration document to be returned to him at any time.(3) A registered owner shall produce the registration document issued to him for inspection upon the request of a police officer or the Commissioner within 72 hours of such request and at the place specified at the time of such request. 8. Display of registration marks (1) The registered owner of a motor vehicle shall, in accordance with Schedule 4, display on the vehicle the registration mark assigned to the vehicle. (25 of 2005 s. 6)(1A) A registration mark displayed under this regulation shall comply with the requirements in Schedule 4 as to form of display, colours, construction, fitting and illumination. (25 of 2005 s. 6)(2) No person shall drive or use or suffer or permit to be driven or used any motor vehicle on which the registration mark assigned to the vehicle— (25 of 2005 s. 6)(a) is not displayed;(b) is displayed otherwise than in accordance with Schedule 4; or(c) does not comply with the requirements in Schedule 4 as to form of display, colours, construction, fitting or illumination. (25 of 2005 s. 6)(3) No person shall drive, use or keep, or suffer or permit to be driven, used or kept, any motor vehicle on which the registration mark displayed under this regulation is in any way obscured or not easily distinguishable.(3A) For the purposes of this regulation, the registration mark assigned to a motor vehicle shall be, in the case of a personalized registration mark, the personalized registration mark—(a) that is stated; and(b) the arrangement of the letters and numerals (together with any blank space) of which is specified,in the certificate of allocation. (25 of 2005 s. 6)(3B) Where a personalized registration mark is assigned to a motor vehicle, the personalized registration mark may be displayed, for the purposes of this regulation—(a) in a single row only, if the certificate of allocation has specified the arrangement of the letters and numerals (together with any blank space) of the personalized registration mark in a single row only; or(b) either in a single row or in 2 rows, if the certificate of allocation has specified the arrangement of the letters and numerals (together with any blank space) of the personalized registration mark both in a single row and in 2 rows. (25 of 2005 s. 6)(4) Subject to paragraph 7 of Schedule 10, this regulation shall apply— (25 of 2005 s. 6)(a) to every motor vehicle which is first registered on or after 1 June 1983; and(b) with effect from 1 June 1985, to every motor vehicle which is first registered before 1 June 1983.(5) (Repealed 25 of 2005 s. 6) 9. Allocation and sale of special registration marks (1) A special registration mark, which shall— (25 of 2005 s. 7)(a) consist only of a number of not more than 4 digits; or(b) subject to regulation 11, consist of one or 2 letters as its prefix, followed by a number of not more than 4 digits (being a number listed in Schedule 5),shall, before being assigned under regulation 6, be allocated upon sale by auction. (1A) A special registration mark consisting only of the numeral “0” or consisting of a number beginning with the numeral “0” is not to be allocated under subregulation (1). (25 of 2005 s. 7)(2) A person to whom a special registration mark has been allocated under subregulation (1) shall, within 12 months after the date of its allocation, apply to the Commissioner— (25 of 2005 s. 7)(a) under regulation 5 for the registration of a motor vehicle of which he is the owner, and for assignment of the special registration mark to the vehicle; or(b) for assignment of the special registration mark to a registered motor vehicle of which he is the owner. (3) On receipt of an application under subregulation (2)(b) and the registration fee prescribed in Schedule 2, the Commissioner may cancel the registration of the motor vehicle and register it as if the application had been made under regulation 5 and shall comply with regulation 6.(4) If, for whatever cause, a special registration mark allocated under subregulation (1) is not assigned to a motor vehicle within 12 months after the date of its allocation, the Commissioner may, without notice to the person to whom it was allocated, cancel the allocation of the special registration mark to that person and reallocate it under subregulation (1). (25 of 2005 s. 7) 10. Sale by auction of special registration marks (1) Sales by auction under regulation 9(1) of a special registration mark shall, subject to subregulation (1A), be conducted under the direction of the Commissioner. (25 of 2005 s. 8)(1A) The Commissioner may engage such persons as he thinks fit for the conduct of any sale by auction under regulation 9(1) of a special registration mark. (25 of 2005 s. 8)(2) The Commissioner shall pay the proceeds of such sales, after deduction of expenses incurred in the conduct thereof, into the Lotteries Fund as defined in the Government Lotteries Ordinance (Cap. 334). 11. Registration marks reserved for assignment to certain vehicles (1) The following registration marks are reserved for assignment to Government vehicles—(a) the registration mark consisting only of the letter “A”;(b) all registration marks consisting of the letter “A”, at the beginning, followed by a numeral or numerals only;(c) all registration marks consisting of the letter “A”, as the suffix, preceded by a numeral or numerals only;(d) the registration mark consisting only of the letter “F”;(e) all registration marks consisting of the letter “F”, at the beginning, followed by a numeral or numerals only;(f) all registration marks consisting of the letter “F”, as the suffix, preceded by a numeral or numerals only;(g) the registration mark consisting only of the letters “AM”;(h) all registration marks consisting of the letters “AM”, at the beginning, followed by a numeral or numerals only; and(i) all registration marks consisting of the letters “AM”, as the suffix, preceded by a numeral or numerals only. (25 of 2005 s. 9)(2)-(3) (Repealed 78 of 1999 s. 7)(4) The following registration marks are reserved for assignment to vehicles owned by The Legislative Council Commission—(a) the registration mark consisting only of the letters “LC”;(b) all registration marks consisting of the letters “LC”, at the beginning, followed by a numeral or numerals only; and(c) all registration marks consisting of the letters “LC”, as the suffix, preceded by a numeral or numerals only. (25 of 2005 s. 9)(5) The following registration marks are reserved for assignment to vehicles of the Hong Kong Garrison—(a) the registration mark consisting only of the letters “ZG”;(b) all registration marks consisting of the letters “ZG”, at the beginning, followed by a numeral or numerals only; and(c) all registration marks consisting of the letters “ZG”, as the suffix, preceded by a numeral or numerals only. (25 of 2005 s. 9)(6) In determining whether a registration mark is a registration mark reserved under this regulation, only the sequence of arrangement of the letters and numerals shall be taken into account. (25 of 2005 s. 9) 12. Transfer of special registration marks (1) Subject to subregulation (2), where the ownership in a motor vehicle to which there is assigned a special registration mark is transferred, the Commissioner shall cancel the allocation of the special registration mark and reallocate it under regulation 9(1).(2) Without prejudice to regulation 16, a special registration mark may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another if, and only if, the vehicles are at the time of the transfer, or were immediately prior to that time, in the same ownership. 12A. Commissioner to invite applications for personalized registration marks (1) The Commissioner may from time to time, by notice published in the Gazette, invite applications for the allocation of personalized registration marks upon sale by auction.(2) The Commissioner—(a) shall determine the period within which an application has to reach him; and(b) may specify the number of applications to be considered under regulation 12C (specified number).(3) If the number of applications received by the Commissioner exceeds the specified number, the Commissioner shall cause the applications to be considered under regulation 12C to be selected by lot.(4) A notice under subregulation (1) shall state—(a) the period determined under subregulation (2)(a);(b) the specified number; and(c) that, if the number of applications received exceeds the specified number, the applications to be considered under regulation 12C are to be selected by lot.(5) The Commissioner shall, in such manner as he thinks fit, give notice of the result of any such selection.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12B. Manner in which application for personalized registration mark is to be made (1) A person who wishes to be allocated a personalized registration mark under regulation 12I may, upon invitation made under regulation 12A(1), apply to the Commissioner to make that registration mark (proposed personalized registration mark) available for allocation upon sale by auction.(2) An application under subregulation (1) shall be in a form specified by the Commissioner (application form).(3) The applicant shall—(a) print the proposed personalized registration mark in the boxes designated for that purpose on the application form so as to show clearly the arrangement (either in a single row only or both in a single row and in 2 rows) of the letters and numerals that make up the proposed personalized registration mark; and(b) indicate a blank space, if required, by leaving the appropriate box blank.(4) No person shall, in response to a particular invitation made under regulation 12A(1), make more than one application.(5) The Commissioner shall not entertain any request to—(a) withdraw an application; or(b) amend the particulars on the application form as referred to in subregulation (3),made after the application is received by him.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12C. Application for personalized registration mark to be considered for deciding whether it shall be determined by Commissioner (1) The Commissioner shall consider, in accordance with this regulation, an application for the allocation of a proposed personalized registration mark received or (in the case where a selection by lot under regulation 12A(3) is made) selected by lot for the purpose of deciding whether the application shall be determined under regulation 12F.(2) If a proposed personalized registration mark—(a) does not comply with the requirements set out in regulation 12E;(b) is a registration mark which has been assigned or allocated under these regulations;(c) is a proposed personalized registration mark for which an application has already been made in response to an earlier invitation made under regulation 12A(1) and—(i) the application is being determined; or(ii) has been approved as personalized registration mark to be offered for sale by auction,under these regulations;(d) is a cancelled personalized registration mark and that cancelled personalized registration mark is being offered for allocation at a special fee under regulation 12Q(2);(e) has, in its arrangement of the letters and numerals, more than 4 identical letters or numerals placed together side by side;(f) consists of the letters “VV”, at the beginning, followed by a number;(g) consists of the letter “T”, as the suffix, preceded by a number;(h) consists of the letter “T”, at the beginning, followed by a number;(i) is identical with a registration mark referred to in regulation 34(1)(a)(i);(j) is a registration mark reserved under regulation 11;(k) is a personalized registration mark specified in Schedule 5A; or(l) falls within the description in regulation 6(1)(a)(i) or 9(1),the application for the allocation of the proposed personalized registration mark shall not be determined under regulation 12F.(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in these regulations, if more than one application is made by the same person, the Commissioner shall not determine any of those applications under regulation 12F.(4) Subject to subregulation (5), where the Commissioner receives more than one application for the allocation of the same proposed personalized registration mark (taking into account only the sequence of arrangement of the letters and numerals), only one of those applications, which shall be drawn by lot, shall be, subject to subregulations (2) and (3), determined under regulation 12F.(5) Where there is a selection by lot under regulation 12A(3), and more than one application for the allocation of the same proposed personalized registration mark (taking into account only the sequence of arrangement of the letters and numerals) is so selected, only the one on which the lot falls first out of those applications shall be, subject to subregulations (2) and (3), determined under regulation 12F.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12D. Payment of deposit upon notice by Commissioner (1) The Commissioner shall require, by notice in writing, the applicant of each application for the allocation of a proposed personalized registration mark which, after being considered under regulation 12C, shall be determined under regulation 12F to pay to the Commissioner a deposit of $5,000 within the period specified in the notice.(2) An applicant who fails to pay a deposit required under subregulation (1) shall be deemed to have withdrawn his application.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12E. Combination requirements for personalized registration marks (1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), a personalized registration mark shall consist of—(a) not more than 8 letters (which shall not include the letters “I”, “O” and “Q”);(b) not more than 8 numerals; or(c) any combination of letters (which shall not include the letters “I”, “O” and “Q”) and numerals the total of which shall not exceed 8.(2) Each blank space indicated on an application form under regulation 12B(3)(b) shall, for the purpose of counting the number of letters, numerals, or both, under subregulation (1)(a), (b) or (c), be taken as one letter or numeral.(3) More than one blank space is allowed in a personalized registration mark, but there shall be not more than one blank space between any 2 letters or numerals, or between a letter and a numeral, in the personalized registration mark.(4) Any blank space in a proposed personalized registration mark shall be disregarded for the purpose of deciding—(a) whether it is a registration mark referred to in regulation 12C(2)(b), (c) or (d) (in which case any blank space in such registration mark shall also be disregarded for the purpose of making the comparison); and(b) whether it falls within the description in regulation 12C(2)(e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k) or (l).(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12F. Determination of application for personalized registration mark (1) On receipt of a deposit under regulation 12D(1), the Commissioner shall, in his discretion, determine whether to accept or refuse the application concerned.(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the Commissioner’s discretion under subregulation (1), the Commissioner shall refuse an application if, in his opinion, the proposed personalized registration mark—(a) is likely to be offensive to a reasonable person, or has a connotation offensive to good taste or decency;(b) refers to any triad title or nomenclature or otherwise has a triad connotation;(c) is likely to cause a reasonable person to believe that the motor vehicle on which the registration mark is displayed belongs to or the person using the vehicle represents any of the following—(i) the Hong Kong Garrison or any office set up by the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong;(ii) the Government;(iii) any public body;(iv) any country or the government of any country; or(v) an international organization in which the Government participates in any capacity;(d) may cause danger to the safety of any user of the road; or(e) is confusing for the purposes of law enforcement.(3) If the Commissioner determines that an application shall be refused, he shall—(a) notify the applicant in writing of the refusal and the reasons therefor; and(b) refund to the applicant the deposit paid by him under regulation 12D(1).(4) On determining that an application shall be accepted, the Commissioner shall, subject to subregulation (5), notify the applicant in writing that—(a) the application is accepted; and(b) subject to regulation 12G, the proposed personalized registration mark is approved as personalized registration mark to be offered for sale by auction on a day to be fixed by the Commissioner in his discretion.(5) Subregulation (4) shall not apply if the proposed personalized registration mark is a cancelled personalized registration mark (taking into account only the sequence of arrangement of the letters and numerals) and that cancelled personalized registration mark has been allocated under regulation 12Q(7), in which case the Commissioner shall—(a) subject to subregulation (6), notify the applicant concerned in writing of the allocation; and(b) subject to regulation 12Q(6), refund to the applicant the deposit paid by him under regulation 12D(1).(6) The Commissioner is not required to notify the applicant concerned under subregulation (5)(a) if he is the person to whom the cancelled personalized registration mark is allocated under regulation 12Q(7).(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12G. Review of determination to accept application for personalized registration mark (1) The Commissioner may, at any time before a proposed personalized registration mark approved as referred to in regulation 12F(4) is sold by auction, review the determination under that regulation if he is satisfied that there is good cause for doing so.(2) The Commissioner may, on reviewing a determination under subregulation (1), confirm or reverse the determination.(3) If the Commissioner reverses a determination under subregulation (2), he shall—(a) notify the applicant concerned in writing of the reversal and the reasons therefor; and(b) refund to the applicant the deposit paid by him under regulation 12D(1).(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12H. Sale by auction of personalized registration marks (1) The sale by auction under regulation 12I(1) of a proposed personalized registration mark shall, subject to subregulation (2), be conducted under the direction of the Commissioner.(2) The Commissioner may engage such persons as he thinks fit for the conduct of the sale by auction under regulation 12I(1) of a proposed personalized registration mark.(3) The sale by auction under regulation 12I(1) of a proposed personalized registration mark shall be subject to a reserve price of $5,000, and the persons attending the sale by auction shall be notified accordingly.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12I. Allocation and sale of personalized registration marks (1) Subject to subregulation (3) and regulation 12Q, a proposed personalized registration mark shall, before being assigned under regulation 6, be offered for sale by auction.(2) If a proposed personalized registration mark is allocated upon sale by auction to a person other than the applicant who applied to the Commissioner to make it available for allocation, the deposit paid by the applicant under regulation 12D(1) shall be refunded to him.(3) If a proposed personalized registration mark remains unsold at the auction, it shall be allocated, at a special fee of $5,000, to the applicant.(4) For the purposes of subregulation (3), the deposit paid by the applicant under regulation 12D(1) shall be taken as payment of the special fee.(5) Regulation 9(2) and (3) shall apply in respect of personalized registration marks allocated under this regulation (whether allocated upon sale by auction or at the special fee of $5,000) in like manner as it applies in respect of special registration marks allocated under regulation 9(1).(6) If, for whatever cause, a personalized registration mark allocated under this regulation is not assigned to a motor vehicle within 12 months after the date of its allocation, the Commissioner may, without notice to the personalized registration mark holder, cancel that allocation and reallocate the personalized registration mark.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12J. Issue of certificate of allocation (1) The Commissioner shall issue a certificate of allocation to the person to whom the personalized registration mark is allocated under regulation 12I.(2) A certificate of allocation issued under subregulation (1) shall—(a) state the personalized registration mark;(b) state the name and identity document number of the personalized registration mark holder (being the person to whom the personalized registration mark is allocated under regulation 12I);(c) state the date of allocation of the personalized registration mark which, in the case of allocation under regulation 12I, shall be the date of auction;(d) state the date of auction; and(e) state the auction price or the special fee at which the personalized registration mark was sold under regulation 12I.(3) The certificate of allocation shall also specify the arrangement of the letters and numerals (together with any blank space) of the personalized registration mark for display in accordance with paragraph 1(a) of Schedule 4—(a) in a single row only, if such arrangement is shown in a single row only on the application form for the personalized registration mark; or(b) both in a single row and in 2 rows, if such arrangement is shown both in a single row and in 2 rows on the application form for the personalized registration mark.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12K. Sale of certain personalized registration marks in Commissioner’s discretion (1) The Commissioner may, in his discretion, make any registration mark specified in Schedule 5A available for allocation upon sale by auction as a personalized registration mark.(2) Regulation 12H shall apply in respect of the sale by auction of a personalized registration mark under this regulation in like manner as it applies in respect of the sale by auction of a proposed personalized registration mark under regulation 12I(1).(3) Regulation 12J shall apply in respect of personalized registration marks allocated under this regulation in like manner as it applies in respect of personalized registration marks allocated under regulation 12I.(4) Regulation 9(2) and (3) shall apply in respect of personalized registration marks allocated under this regulation in like manner as it applies in respect of special registration marks allocated under regulation 9(1).(5) If, for whatever cause, a personalized registration mark allocated under this regulation is not assigned to a motor vehicle within 12 months after the date of its allocation, the Commissioner may, without notice to the personalized registration mark holder, cancel that allocation and reallocate the personalized registration mark.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12L. Cancellation of personalized registration marks (1) The Commissioner may, in his discretion, cancel the allocation of a personalized registration mark at any time after that allocation if he is satisfied, having regard to such matters as he considers relevant including but not limited to the grounds specified in regulations 12C(2) and 12F(2), that the personalized registration mark is not or is no longer appropriate for allocation.(2) Before cancelling the allocation of a personalized registration mark under subregulation (1), the Commissioner shall send a notice to the personalized registration mark holder—(a) stating that the allocation of the personalized registration mark shall be cancelled on the expiry of 15 days after the date of the notice and the reasons therefor; and(b) if the personalized registration mark has been assigned to a motor vehicle, specifying the new registration mark to be assigned to the vehicle under subregulation (5).(3) A notice of cancellation shall be sent to the personalized registration mark holder by ordinary post at the address last known to the Commissioner or, where the personalized registration mark has been assigned to a motor vehicle, his address appearing on the register.(4) On the expiry of the 15 days referred to in subregulation (2)(a), the Commissioner shall cancel the allocation of the personalized registration mark and, accordingly—(a) the certificate of allocation;(b) if the personalized registration mark has been assigned to a motor vehicle, the vehicle licence issued in respect of the vehicle; and(c) such other relevant documents as may be specified by the Commissioner,shall cease to be valid.(5) In the event of a cancellation under subregulation (4) of the allocation of a personalized registration mark which has been assigned to a motor vehicle, a new registration mark shall be assigned to the vehicle.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12M. Return of documents and refund on cancellation of personalized registration marks (1) The personalized registration mark holder must, within 15 days after the date of the notice of cancellation sent to the holder, return to the Commissioner— (L.N. 140 of 2024)(a) the certificate of allocation issued to the holder;(b) if the personalized registration mark has been assigned to a motor vehicle—(i) the vehicle licence issued in respect of the vehicle; and(ii) the registration document relating to the vehicle; and(c) such other relevant documents as may be specified by the Commissioner.(2) When the certificate of allocation and (where applicable) vehicle licence, registration document and other relevant documents are returned under subregulation (1), the Commissioner must refund an amount equal to the auction price or the special fee at which the personalized registration mark was sold under regulation 12I to the personalized registration mark holder.(3) If the personalized registration mark has been assigned to a motor vehicle, the Commissioner must— (L.N. 140 of 2024)(a) where the vehicle licence and registration document are returned to the Commissioner within the time specified in subregulation (1)—(i) enter in the register the new registration mark assigned to the vehicle under regulation 12L(5);(ii) (except where the registered owner of the vehicle wishes to surrender the vehicle licence) return to the registered owner the vehicle licence with the new registration mark entered therein; and(iii) return to the registered owner of the vehicle the registration document with the new registration mark entered therein; or(b) in any other case—(i) enter in the register the new registration mark assigned to the vehicle under regulation 12L(5);(ii) cancel the vehicle licence when it ceases to be valid under regulation 12L(4) and make a refund of the portion of the licence fee paid for the licensing of the vehicle relating to the unexpired period of the vehicle licence; and(iii) where the vehicle licence and registration document are subsequently returned to the Commissioner—(A) return to the registered owner of the vehicle the registration document with the new registration mark entered therein; and(B) where the registered owner complies with regulation 21(1), issue a licensing notice and a new vehicle licence under regulation 21(8) in respect of the vehicle.(4) Regulation 24(1) applies in respect of the refund of the portion of the licence fee under subregulation (3)(b)(ii) as if the reference to the surrender of a valid vehicle licence under that regulation were a reference to the cancellation of a vehicle licence under that subregulation.(5) For the purpose of calculating the amount to be refunded, the number of days in the unexpired period, as referred to in Schedule 6, of a vehicle licence cancelled under subregulation (3)(b)(ii) is to be counted from the day immediately following the expiry of the 15 days referred to in regulation 12L(2)(a).(25 of 2005 s. 10; L.N. 140 of 2024) 12N. Effect of sending notice of cancellation (1) Subregulations (2), (3) and (4) shall apply where a notice of cancellation is sent under regulation 12L(2).(2) The personalized registered mark concerned, if it has not yet been assigned to a motor vehicle, shall not be assigned to any motor vehicle.(3) The Commissioner shall, before the return of the certificate of allocation and (where applicable) vehicle licence, registration document and other relevant documents as required by regulation 12M(1) or the expiry of the 15 days referred to in regulation 12L(2)(a), whichever is the earlier—(a) take no action under regulation 17(3), (3A), (4) or (5) on receipt of any notice of transfer of ownership of the motor vehicle to which the personalized registration mark is assigned;(b) refuse to license the motor vehicle under regulation 21(3), (5) or (6);(c) refuse to issue any other licence or permit, or to renew any other licence or permit issued, in respect of the motor vehicle under these regulations or any other regulations made under the Ordinance; and(d) refuse to issue a duplicate registration document, vehicle licence or permit in respect of the motor vehicle.(4) The Commissioner shall also refuse to issue a duplicate certificate of allocation under regulation 59.(5) The Commissioner shall, on receipt of an application in writing, provide information to the person making the application as to whether any notice of cancellation has been sent.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12O. Appeal to Administrative Appeals Board against decision to cancel a personalized registration mark (1) A person aggrieved by the decision of the Commissioner to cancel the allocation of a personalized registration mark under regulation 12L may appeal to the Administrative Appeals Board against such decision.(2) Where the Administrative Appeals Board, in the exercise of its powers under section 21(1)(j) of the Administrative Appeals Board Ordinance (Cap. 442), reverses a decision of the Commissioner on an appeal, the Commissioner shall take such action as is necessary (including, in particular, the allocation of the personalized registration mark) to give effect to the reversal by the Administrative Appeals Board of that decision.(3) Without prejudice to the generality of subregulation (2), the Commissioner shall, upon receiving from the person to whom a refund was made under regulation 12M(2) the amount so refunded (if any), issue a new certificate of allocation to that person.(4) A certificate of allocation issued under subregulation (3) shall—(a) contain the particulars specified in regulation 12J(2)(a), (d) and (e) and (3);(b) state the name and identity document number of the personalized registration mark holder (being the person to whom the personalized registration mark is allocated under subregulation (2) to give effect to the reversal by the Administrative Appeals Board of the decision of the Commissioner); and(c) state the date of allocation of the personalized registration mark which, in such case, shall be the date of the reversal by the Administrative Appeals Board of the decision of the Commissioner as referred to in subregulation (2).(5) Regulation 9(2) and (3) shall apply in respect of personalized registration marks allocated under subregulation (2) to give effect to the reversal by the Administrative Appeals Board of decisions of the Commissioner in like manner as it applies in respect of special registration marks allocated under regulation 9(1).(6) If, for whatever cause, a personalized registration mark allocated under subregulation (2) to give effect to a reversal by the Administrative Appeals Board of a decision of the Commissioner is not assigned to a motor vehicle within 12 months after the date of its allocation, the Commissioner may, without notice to the personalized registration mark holder, cancel that allocation and reallocate the personalized registration mark.(7) The Commissioner may waive the payment of the registration fee prescribed in Schedule 2 where a personalized registration mark allocated under subregulation (2) to give effect to a reversal by the Administrative Appeals Board of a decision of the Commissioner is assigned to a motor vehicle.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12P. Power to seize number plates with cancelled personalized registration marks Any police officer or other public officer authorized by the Commissioner for the purposes of this regulation may seize number plates bearing a cancelled personalized registration mark from the motor vehicle on which they are displayed.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12Q.

Cancelled personalized registration marks may be reallocated if Commissioner considers suitable (1) A cancelled personalized registration mark may, subject to subregulation (2), be offered for sale by auction under regulation 12I again if the Commissioner determines under regulation 12F that an application for the allocation of a proposed personalized registration mark, being the cancelled personalized registration mark (taking into account only the sequence of arrangement of the letters and numerals), shall be accepted having regard to the matters referred to in regulation 12L(1) and any change of circumstances since the cancellation.(2) Before a cancelled personalized registration mark is offered for sale by auction, the Commissioner shall send a notice of offer to the person to whom a refund was made under regulation 12M(2) in respect of the cancelled personalized registration mark (the previous holder)—(a) notifying the previous holder that the cancelled personalized registration mark is made available for reallocation;(b) offering to allocate the cancelled personalized registration mark to the previous holder at a special fee equal to the amount of the refund so made to him;(c) requiring the previous holder, if he accepts the offer, to—(i) notify the Commissioner in writing; and(ii) make full payment of the special fee,within 4 weeks after the date of the notice of offer; and(d) stating that the cancelled personalized registration mark will be offered for sale by auction if notice of acceptance and full payment of the special fee are not received within the 4-week period.(3) A notice of offer shall be sent to the previous holder by registered post—(a) if the previous holder is the registered owner of a motor vehicle, at his address appearing on the register; or(b) if the previous holder is a holder of a driving licence or an international driving permit issued by the Commissioner, at his address appearing in the record maintained by the Commissioner under regulation 39 of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. B).(4) If the address of the previous holder cannot be found in the register or the record so maintained by the Commissioner, the Commissioner shall publish the notice of offer, containing the same information as required under subregulation (2), once in at least 2 Chinese language daily newspapers and one English language daily newspaper in circulation in Hong Kong.(5) For the purposes of subregulation (4), the date of the notice of offer referred to in subregulation (2)(c) shall be construed as the date of publication of the notice of offer in the newspapers, and the reference in subregulation (7) to the period specified under subregulation (2)(c) shall be construed accordingly.(6) If the previous holder is the person who makes the application referred to in subregulation (1), the deposit paid by him under regulation 12D(1) shall, if he accepts the offer, be taken as payment of the special fee referred to in subregulation (2)(b) or part of that special fee, as the case may be.(7) The Commissioner shall, upon receiving the notice of acceptance and full payment of the special fee within the period specified under subregulation (2)(c), allocate the cancelled personalized registration mark to the previous holder and issue a certificate of allocation to him.(8) A certificate of allocation issued under subregulation (7) shall—(a) contain the particulars specified in regulation 12J(2)(a), (d) and (e) and (3);(b) state the name and identity document number of the personalized registration mark holder (being the previous holder); and(c) state the date of allocation of the personalized registration mark which, in such case, shall be the date on which full payment of the special fee is received by the Commissioner.(9) Regulation 9(2) and (3) shall apply in respect of personalized registration marks allocated under subregulation (7) in like manner as it applies in respect of special registration marks allocated under regulation 9(1).(10) If, for whatever cause, a personalized registration mark allocated under subregulation (7) is not assigned to a motor vehicle within 12 months after the date of its allocation, the Commissioner may, without notice to the personalized registration mark holder, cancel that allocation and reallocate the personalized registration mark.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 12R. Surrender of personalized registration marks (1) A personalized registration mark holder may, at any time by giving notice in writing, surrender the personalized registration mark to the Commissioner who may reallocate it upon sale by auction.(2) When the personalized registration mark holder gives notice under subregulation (1), he shall at the same time return to the Commissioner—(a) the certificate of allocation issued to him;(b) if the personalized registration mark has been assigned to a motor vehicle—(i) the vehicle licence issued in respect of the vehicle; and(ii) the registration document relating to the vehicle; and(c) such other relevant documents as may be specified by the Commissioner.(3) The personalized registration mark surrendered under subregulation (1) shall cease to be valid upon receipt by the Commissioner of the certificate of allocation.(4) If the personalized registration mark has been assigned to a motor vehicle, the Commissioner may, when the personalized registration mark ceases to be valid under subregulation (3), assign a new registration mark to the vehicle.(5) Where a vehicle licence, registration document and other relevant documents are returned to the Commissioner under subregulation (2)(b) and (c), the Commissioner shall—(a) enter in the register the new registration mark assigned to the motor vehicle concerned under subregulation (4); and(b) return to the registered owner of the vehicle the vehicle licence and registration document with the new registration mark entered therein.(25 of 2005 s. 10) 13. Sale of registration marks on request (1) Any person who wishes to be allocated a registration mark consisting of one or 2 letters chosen by the Commissioner, subject to regulation 11, as its prefix, followed by a particular number of not more than 4 digits (not being a number listed in Schedule 5, or the number consisting only of the numeral “0”, or a number beginning with the numeral “0”) chosen by the person, may apply to the Commissioner to make such a registration mark, if unassigned, available for allocation upon sale by auction.(2) On receipt of an application under subregulation (1) and on payment to the Commissioner by the applicant of a deposit of $1,000 (to be held by the Commissioner and in due course disposed of in accordance with subregulation (4) or (5), as the case may be), the Commissioner shall offer the requested registration mark for sale by auction; and regulation 10 shall apply to sales by auction of such registration marks and to the proceeds of such sales.(3) The sale by auction under this regulation of a registration mark shall be subject to a reserve price of $1,000, and the persons attending the sale by auction shall be notified accordingly.(4) If a registration mark is allocated upon sale by auction under this regulation to a person other than the applicant who applied to the Commissioner to make such registration mark available for allocation, the deposit paid under subregulation (2) by the applicant shall be refunded to him.(5) If a registration mark to which this regulation applies remains unsold at the auction, it shall be allocated, at a special fee of $1,000, to the applicant who applied to the Commissioner to make it available for allocation, and the deposit paid by the applicant under subregulation (2) shall be taken as payment of the special fee, and shall be paid by the Commissioner into the Lotteries Fund as defined in the Government Lotteries Ordinance (Cap. 334).(6) Regulation 9(2) and (3) shall apply in respect of registration marks allocated under this regulation (whether allocated upon sale by auction or at the special fee of $1,000) in like manner as it applies in respect of special registration marks allocated under regulation 9(1).(7) If, for whatever cause, a registration mark allocated under this regulation is not assigned to a motor vehicle within 12 months after the date of its allocation, the Commissioner may, without notice to the person to whom it was allocated, cancel the allocation of the registration mark to that person and reallocate it.(25 of 2005 s. 11) 14. Sale of certain registration marks in Commissioner’s discretion (1) The Commissioner may, in his discretion, offer for sale by auction any registration mark chosen by him, subject to regulation 11, consisting of one or 2 letters as its prefix, followed by a number of not more than 4 digits (not being a number listed in Schedule 5), which he considers suitable for sale by auction; and regulation 10 shall apply to sales by auction of such registration marks and to the proceeds of such sales.(2) Regulation 9(2) and (3) shall apply in respect of registration marks allocated under this regulation in like manner as it applies in respect of special registration marks allocated under regulation 9(1).(3) If, for whatever cause, a registration mark allocated under this regulation is not assigned to a motor vehicle within 12 months after the date of its allocation, the Commissioner may, without notice to the person to whom it was allocated, cancel the allocation of the registration mark to that person and reallocate it.(25 of 2005 s. 12) 15. Cancellation of registration for non-licensing (1) This regulation applies to a motor vehicle in respect of which—(a) no vehicle licence is in force on the expiry of 3 months beginning on the date of the notice sent to the vehicle’s registered owner under regulation 25A(1); and(b) no exemption under regulation 25B(2) is in force.(2) The Commissioner may—(a) cancel the registration of the vehicle; and(b) subject to regulations 9, 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E, 12F, 12G, 12H, 12I, 12J, 12K, 13 and 14, assign the registration mark that was assigned to the vehicle to any other motor vehicle.(L.N. 141 of 2024) 16. Transfer of registration marks (1) If the registered owner of a motor vehicle wishes to have the registration mark thereof transferred to any other motor vehicle or held in abeyance for a period, not exceeding 12 months, until such time as he has acquired such other vehicle, he shall deliver to the Commissioner the registration document relating to that vehicle together with an application for transfer of the registration mark in a form specified by the Commissioner and shall pay to the Commissioner the transfer of registration mark fee prescribed in Schedule 2.(2) The registration mark of a motor vehicle may be transferred only to a motor vehicle owned by the person who owns or previously owned the vehicle from which the registration mark is to be transferred.(3) An application under subregulation (1) shall be signed by the registered owner or by some person duly authorized by him in writing, and where the registered owner is a body corporate the application shall be signed by a person nominated by the body corporate.(4) On receipt of an application under subregulation (1), the Commissioner, if he is satisfied with the particulars contained in the application, shall—(a) assign a new registration mark to the motor vehicle the former registration mark of which is transferred under this regulation; and(b) either assign the registration mark, formerly assigned to the motor vehicle referred to in paragraph (a), to such other motor vehicle as the registered owner may wish or hold the registration mark in abeyance for such period, not exceeding 12 months, until the registered owner applies for the registration mark to be assigned to another motor vehicle.(5) If a registration mark is held in abeyance for a period of 12 months and no application is made to the Commissioner to have the registration mark assigned to a motor vehicle, the Commissioner may, without notice to the person for whom the registration mark is held, cancel the allocation of the registration mark and, subject to regulations 9, 12A to 12K, 13 and 14, reallocate it to any other motor vehicle. (25 of 2005 s. 14)(6) The Financial Secretary may waive the payment of the transfer of registration mark fee payable under this regulation or any part thereof. 17. Transfer of motor vehicle ownership (1) On a transfer of ownership of a registered motor vehicle the registered owner must forthwith deliver to the new owner of the vehicle— (L.N. 140 of 2024)(a) the registration document relating to the vehicle; (25 of 2005 s. 15)(aa) if the vehicle is a vehicle to which there is assigned a personalized registration mark, the certificate of allocation; and (25 of 2005 s. 15)(b) a notice of transfer of ownership in a form specified by the Commissioner which must— (L.N. 140 of 2024)(i) specify the name, address, e-contact means and identity document number of the new owner; (20 of 2021 s. 84)(ii) contain such relevant particulars and information as may be required by the Commissioner; and(iii) be signed by the registered owner, in the presence of any public officer designated in that behalf by the Commissioner if the vehicle is registered as a taxi,and the new owner must sign the notice of transfer, in the presence of any such public officer if the vehicle is registered as a taxi, verifying the accuracy of the information and particulars contained in the notice. (L.N. 322 of 1994)(1A) The Commissioner may waive the requirement to sign the notice of transfer in the presence of a designated public officer in subregulation (1) in respect of any person if the Commissioner is satisfied that it is not reasonably practicable for the person to comply with the requirement. (L.N. 322 of 1994)(2) Within 72 hours after the transfer of the ownership of a registered motor vehicle—(a) the registered owner must deliver to the Commissioner a duly completed and signed notice of transfer of ownership in a form specified by the Commissioner; (b) the new owner of the vehicle must deliver to the Commissioner— (L.N. 140 of 2024)(i) the registration document relating to the vehicle and the duly completed and signed notice of transfer of ownership referred to in subregulation (1)(b); (ia) if the vehicle is a vehicle to which there is assigned a personalized registration mark, the certificate of allocation; (25 of 2005 s. 15)(ii) either of the following— (A) documentary proof of a policy of insurance in respect of the vehicle in the name of the new owner that is valid at the time of delivery; (B) any other information or document specified by the Commissioner that enables the Commissioner to be satisfied that there is such a policy of insurance; (L.N. 140 of 2024)(iii) the new owner’s identity document; and(iv) such other relevant documents as may be required by the Commissioner,and must pay to the Commissioner the transfer of ownership fee prescribed in Schedule 2: (L.N. 140 of 2024)Provided that the Commissioner may waive the requirement in paragraph (b)(ii) in the case of a motor vehicle which is not licensed. (L.N. 172 of 1989; 25 of 2005 s. 15)(3) Subject to regulations 9, 12 and 12N, where the new owner of a motor vehicle complies with subregulation (2)(b) the Commissioner must— (25 of 2005 s. 15; L.N. 140 of 2024)(a) enter in the register the name, address and particulars of the identity document of the new owner; or(b) cancel the registration of the motor vehicle, re-register the vehicle, assign to it a new registration mark, and enter in the register the name, address and particulars of the identity document of the new owner,and in either case must issue a new registration document in respect of the vehicle to the new registered owner or the new registered owner’s authorized agent.(3A) In the case referred to in subregulation (3)(a), where a certificate of allocation has been delivered to the Commissioner in accordance with subregulation (2)(b)(ia), the Commissioner must issue a new certificate of allocation to the new registered owner of the motor vehicle to which the personalized registration mark is assigned. (25 of 2005 s. 15)(3B) A certificate of allocation issued under subregulation (3A) must— (L.N. 140 of 2024)(a) contain the particulars specified in regulation 12J(2)(a), (d) and (e) and (3);(b) state the name and identity document number of the personalized registration mark holder (being the new registered owner);(c) state the date of allocation of the personalized registration mark as specified in regulation 12J(2)(c), 12O(4)(c) or 12Q(8)(c), as the case may be; and(d) state the date of entering in the register the name, address and particulars of the identity document of the new owner. (25 of 2005 s. 15)(4) If the registered owner of a motor vehicle registered other than as a taxi fails to comply with subregulation (1) and the Commissioner is satisfied that the ownership of the motor vehicle has been transferred to the new owner, the Commissioner may on receiving payment of the transfer of ownership fee prescribed in Schedule 2 cause the new owner to be registered as the owner of the vehicle. (L.N. 322 of 1994) (4A) Where the motor vehicle transferred is a private car, motor cycle or motor tricycle and the new owner of the private car, motor cycle or motor tricycle—(a) is a disabled person;(b) is the holder of a valid driving licence which entitles the new owner to drive a private car, motor cycle or motor tricycle; and(c) is, at the time of delivery of notice of transfer of ownership under subregulation (2)(b), not the owner of another private car, motor cycle or motor tricycle in respect of which the transfer of ownership fee prescribed in Schedule 2 has been waived,the Commissioner may waive the transfer of ownership fee prescribed in Schedule 2. (L.N. 88 of 1992; 34 of 1993 s. 13)(5) If in any case the new owner of a motor vehicle fails to comply with subregulation (2)(b) and if—(a) the Commissioner has received from the registered owner a notice of transfer of ownership delivered under subregulation (2)(a);(b) the registered owner pays the Commissioner the transfer of ownership fee prescribed in Schedule 2; and(c) the Commissioner is satisfied that the registered owner of the vehicle is no longer the owner thereof,the Commissioner may cause the new owner to be registered as the owner of the vehicle.(5A) Notwithstanding anything contained in subregulation (4) or (5), where a motor vehicle is a vehicle to which there is assigned a personalized registration mark, the Commissioner must not cause the new owner of the vehicle to be registered as the owner of the vehicle under subregulation (4) or (5) unless the certificate of allocation has been delivered to the Commissioner in accordance with subregulation (2)(b)(ia). (25 of 2005 s. 15)(6) A person must not drive or use or suffer or permit to be driven or used any registered motor vehicle the ownership of which has been transferred, after the expiration of 72 hours from such transfer, unless— (L.N. 140 of 2024)(a) the new owner is registered as the owner thereof; and(b) subregulation (2)(b) has been complied with. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(L.N. 140 of 2024) 18. Alterations to a motor vehicle (1) Without prejudice to regulation 19, the registered owner of a motor vehicle shall forthwith notify the Commissioner in a form specified by the Commissioner of any circumstance or event which affects the accuracy of any entry in the registration document and vehicle licence relating to the vehicle.(2) The registered owner of a motor vehicle shall whenever required by the Commissioner so to do—(a) forthwith furnish to the Commissioner all such information as he may require for the purpose of verifying the entries relating to the vehicle in the register;(b) forthwith deliver to the Commissioner the registration document and vehicle licence relating to the vehicle; and(c) produce the vehicle for examination on such date and at such time and place as the Commissioner may specify. 19. Changes of particulars of registered owner or personalized registration mark holder (1) Within 72 hours after any change of name, address, e-contact means or identity document of a registered owner previously provided by the registered owner to the Commissioner, the registered owner shall— (20 of 2021 s. 85)(a) notify the Commissioner in writing of such change; and(b) (in the case of change of name or identity document) forward to the Commissioner the registration document of every vehicle of which he is the registered owner. (L.N. 52 of 2007)(1A) On receipt of a notification under subregulation (1), the Commissioner shall, if satisfied that the change specified in the notification has occurred, enter such change in the register. (L.N. 52 of 2007)(2) On receipt of a notification of change of name or identity document under subregulation (1) and the registration document, the Commissioner shall, if satisfied that the change specified in the notification has occurred and that an amendment to the particulars in the registration document is required, issue a new registration document to the registered owner. (L.N. 52 of 2007)(3) A person to whom a personalized registration mark is allocated shall, as soon as practicable after the allocation, notify the Commissioner in writing of his name and address and the particulars of his identity document. (25 of 2005 s. 16)(4) Without prejudice to subregulation (1), within 72 hours after any change of name, address or identity document of a personalized registration mark holder, the personalized registration mark holder shall forward to the Commissioner a notice of such change in a form specified by the Commissioner together with, in the case of change of name or identity document, the certificate of allocation. (25 of 2005 s. 16)(5) On receipt of such notice of change of name or identity document and the certificate of allocation, the Commissioner shall, if satisfied that the change specified in the notice has occurred and that an amendment to the particulars in the certificate of allocation is required, issue to the personalized registration mark holder a new certificate of allocation. (25 of 2005 s. 16; L.N. 52 of 2007)(6) The Commissioner may require a person who has given a notification under subregulation (1) or forwarded a notice under subregulation (4) to provide such information or to produce such document as the Commissioner may reasonably require as proof of the change within 14 days from the day on which the requirement is made, and the person shall comply with such requirement. (L.N. 52 of 2007) 20. Motor vehicles broken up, destroyed or exported (1) When a motor vehicle is broken up, destroyed, or despatched permanently out of Hong Kong, the registered owner of the vehicle shall, within 15 days after the vehicle is broken up, destroyed or despatched, notify the Commissioner in writing of the breaking up, destruction or despatch and shall at the same time— (25 of 2005 s. 17)(a) deliver to the Commissioner the registration document and vehicle licence (if not destroyed) relating to the vehicle; and(b) if the vehicle is a vehicle to which there is assigned a personalized registration mark, return to the Commissioner the certificate of allocation, in which case regulation 12R shall apply as if the notification under this subregulation was a notice under regulation 12R(1). (2) On receipt of a notification under subregulation (1), the Commissioner shall, subject to subregulation (3A), cancel the registration of the motor vehicle and at any time thereafter, may, subject to regulations 9, 12A to 12K, 13 and 14, assign to any other motor vehicle the registration mark that was assigned to such vehicle. (3) On receipt of a notification under subregulation (1), the Commissioner may require the registered owner to produce—(a) a certificate signed by the person by whom the vehicle was broken up or destroyed;(b) shipping documents relating to the despatch of the vehicle; or(c) such other proof as will satisfy the Commissioner that the vehicle has been broken up, destroyed or despatched permanently out of Hong Kong.(3A) If the registered owner wishes to have the registration mark that is assigned to such vehicle transferred or held in abeyance under regulation 16, he shall make an application to the Commissioner under regulation 16(1) before the Commissioner cancel the registration of the vehicle under this regulation. (25 of 2005 s. 17)(4) Notwithstanding that he may not have received a notification under subregulation (1), where the Commissioner is satisfied that a motor vehicle has been broken up, destroyed or despatched permanently out of Hong Kong, he shall, unless an application referred to in subregulation (3A) is received, cancel the registration of the vehicle and at any time thereafter, may, subject to regulations 9, 12A to 12K, 13 and 14, assign to any other motor vehicle the registration mark that was assigned to such vehicle. (25 of 2005 s. 17) Part III Motor Vehicle Licences (Format changes—E.R. 3 of 2022) 21. Licensing of motor vehicles (1) If the registered owner of a motor vehicle wishes to have the vehicle licensed, the owner must— (L.N. 140 of 2024)(a) deliver to the Commissioner an application, in a form specified by the Commissioner, that complies with subregulation (1A); and (L.N. 140 of 2024)(b) subject to subregulations (3), (7) and (9) and regulation 23, pay to the Commissioner the following licence fee—(i) for a licence for 12 months, the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2; or(ii) for a licence for 4 months, an amount equal to 35% of the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2 and an additional fee of $30. (L.N. 96 of 1985)(1A) An application under subregulation (1) must—(a) state the name, address, e-contact means and identity document number of the registered owner;(b) be accompanied by the original or a copy of the owner’s identity document; and(c) be accompanied by—(i) documentary proof of a policy of insurance in respect of the vehicle in the name of the owner that is valid on the date on which the licence takes effect; or(ii) any other information or document specified by the Commissioner that enables the Commissioner to be satisfied that there is such a policy of insurance. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(1B) If the Commissioner is not satisfied with the copy of any document mentioned in subregulation (1A)(b) or (c), the Commissioner may require the registered owner to produce the original of the document. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(2) An application under subregulation (1) must be signed by the registered owner of the motor vehicle or by some person duly authorized by the registered owner in writing, and where the registered owner is a body corporate the application must be signed by a person nominated by the body corporate. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in subregulation (1), if a valid vehicle licence issued in respect of a motor vehicle in any particular class is surrendered to the Commissioner and at the same time an application under subregulation (1)(a) is made for the licensing of that vehicle in a different class, the Commissioner may license the vehicle as stated in the application for a period not exceeding the unexpired period of the surrendered vehicle licence, upon payment of a licence fee calculated by the Commissioner by multiplying 1/365 of the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2 by the number of days in the unexpired period of the surrendered vehicle licence. (L.N. 172 of 1989)(4) Subject to subregulations (3), (5) and (6), the Commissioner may license a motor vehicle for the period stated in an application under subregulation (1) in respect of the vehicle, and the licence takes effect from the date of issue of the relevant licensing notice. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(5) On receipt of an application under subregulation (1)(a) in respect of a motor vehicle which is licensed and the licence fee under subregulation (1)(b), the Commissioner may, within the 4 months immediately before the expiry of the vehicle licence (existing vehicle licence), license the vehicle for the further period stated in the application, and the licence takes effect immediately after the expiry of the existing vehicle licence. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(6) If, after the expiry of a vehicle licence of a motor vehicle, the Commissioner receives an application under subregulation (1), the Commissioner may license the vehicle for the further period stated in the application, and the licence takes effect from the date specified in the relevant licensing notice, which date must not be earlier than the following date— (a) for an application sent by post—the date of the relevant post mark;(b) for any other case—the date on which the Commissioner receives the application. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(7) Where the Commissioner licenses a motor vehicle pursuant to subregulation (6), the licence fee payable to the Commissioner for the licence shall be the licence fee under subregulation (1)(b) and an additional fee of 0.33% of the appropriate annual licence fee for each day of the unlicensed period since the previous licence expired: Provided that the additional fee shall not be payable if the Commissioner is satisfied that the motor vehicle has not been used on a road during the period when it was not licensed. (L.N. 172 of 1989; L.N. 140 of 2024) (8) On licensing a motor vehicle under these regulations, the Commissioner must issue to the registered owner—(a) a written notice of the licensed period; and(b) subject to subregulation (8A), a vehicle licence that is valid during the licensed period, in a form and containing the particulars specified by the Commissioner, for display on the vehicle in accordance with regulation 25. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(8A) If the latest displayable vehicle licence of a motor vehicle is issued on or after 30 December 2024, on licensing the vehicle under subregulation (5) or (6) and issuing a licensing notice for the licensing—(a) the Commissioner is not obliged to actually issue another displayable vehicle licence; and(b) if the Commissioner does not issue another displayable vehicle licence—(i) the Commissioner is deemed to have issued, on the date of issue of the licensing notice, a vehicle licence for licensing the vehicle for the further period (renewed vehicle licence); and(ii) the latest displayable vehicle licence is deemed to be the renewed vehicle licence. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(8B) To avoid doubt, a displayable vehicle licence may be deemed one or more times under subregulation (8A)(b) to be a renewed vehicle licence of the relevant motor vehicle, and each of such deeming does not affect the date of issue and effect of the displayable vehicle licence and each previous deemed renewed vehicle licence. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(9) In the case of a disabled person who wishes to have licensed a private car of which he is the registered owner and in respect of which, under regulation 9 of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. B), he has proved his fitness to drive—(a) if the private car is not an electrically powered passenger vehicle—(i) where the cylinder capacity of the private car’s engine does not exceed 1 500 cubic centimetres—no licence fee is payable; or(ii) where the cylinder capacity of the private car’s engine exceeds 1 500 cubic centimetres—(A) the annual licence fee for the purposes of this regulation is to be calculated in accordance with the following formula— A = B – C where: A means the annual licence fee; B means the appropriate annual licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2; and C means the annual licence fee payable in respect of a private car having an engine with a cylinder capacity that does not exceed 1 500 cubic centimetres; and (B) the fee for a licence for 4 months is to be 35% of the annual licence fee calculated in accordance with sub-subparagraph (A) plus an additional fee of $15; or (L.N. 169 of 2025)(b) if the private car is an electrically powered passenger vehicle—(i) where the rated power of the private car does not exceed 75 kilowatts—no licence fee is payable; or(ii) where the rated power of the private car exceeds 75 kilowatts—(A) the annual licence fee for the purposes of this regulation is to be calculated in accordance with the following formula— D = E – F where: D means the annual licence fee; E means the appropriate annual licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2; and F means the annual licence fee payable in respect of an electrically powered passenger vehicle the rated power of which does not exceed 75 kilowatts; and (B) the fee for a licence for 4 months is to be 35% of the annual licence fee calculated in accordance with sub-subparagraph (A) plus an additional fee of $15. (L.N. 169 of 2025)(9A) In the case of a disabled person who wishes to have licensed a motor cycle or a motor tricycle of which he is the registered owner and in respect of which, under regulation 9 of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. B), he has proved his fitness to drive, no licence fee shall be payable. (34 of 1993 s. 14)(10) The Commissioner may license a motor vehicle subject to such conditions as the Commissioner thinks fit. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(11) If, because of circumstances beyond the Commissioner’s control, the Commissioner is unable for the time being to issue a licensing notice or vehicle licence, the receipt issued by the Commissioner for the payment of the appropriate licence fee is deemed to be a valid vehicle licence in place of the vehicle licence to be issued—(a) from—(i) in the case of subregulation (5)—immediately after the expiry of the existing vehicle licence; or(ii) in any other case—the date of issue of the receipt; and(b) until the time when the following happens, whichever is the earlier— (i) the issue of the licensing notice or vehicle licence; (ii) the expiry of a period of 30 days after the date of issue of the receipt. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(12) (Repealed L.N. 88 of 1992)(13) Despite the amendments of these regulations by the 2024 Amendment Regulation—(a) in relation to a motor vehicle, a vehicle licence (within the meaning of these regulations as in force immediately before 30 December 2024) that was issued before 30 December 2024 is taken to be a vehicle licence within the meaning of these regulations as amended by the 2024 Amendment Regulation; and(b) the date of issue and effect of such a vehicle licence are not affected. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(14) Where the vehicle licence of a motor vehicle (original vehicle licence) is not in the current specified form, if the Commissioner decides to—(a) issue a duplicate vehicle licence for the original vehicle licence under regulation 59(1); or(b) issue an updated vehicle licence for updating the particulars in the original vehicle licence,the Commissioner may issue the duplicate vehicle licence or updated vehicle licence in the current specified form. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(15) For the purposes of subregulation (14), a vehicle licence is issued in the current specified form if the vehicle licence is issued in the form currently specified under subregulation (8)(b) and contains the particulars currently specified under subregulation (8)(b). (L.N. 140 of 2024)(16) In this regulation—2024 Amendment Regulation (《2024年修訂規例》) means the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulation 2024 (L.N. 140 of 2024); (E.R. 1 of 2025) displayable vehicle licence (供展示用車輛牌照), in relation to a motor vehicle— (a) means a vehicle licence actually issued under subregulation (8)(b) for display on the vehicle; and (b) includes—(i) a duplicate vehicle licence issued under regulation 59(1); and(ii) a vehicle licence issued for updating the particulars in a vehicle licence. (L.N. 140 of 2024) 22. Vehicle licence and certificate of allocation to remain property of the Government (1) A vehicle licence issued to a registered owner shall remain the property of the Government and the Commissioner may require a vehicle licence to be returned to him at any time.(1A) A certificate of allocation shall remain the property of the Government and the Commissioner may require a certificate of allocation to be returned to him at any time. (25 of 2005 s. 18)(2) Any police officer or other officer authorized by the Commissioner shall have power to seize a vehicle licence that is cancelled, and for that purpose to detach it from a motor vehicle, and to seize a certificate of allocation that is cancelled. (25 of 2005 s. 18) 23. Licensing of motor vehicles for use in Lantau only (1) Subject to subregulation (1A), a motor vehicle may be used on a road in Lantau only, if the vehicle is licensed under this regulation. (L.N. 172 of 1997)(1A) Where a motor vehicle is licensed under this regulation and regulation 26, subregulation (1) shall be construed as permitting the motor vehicle to be used on a road in Lantau or Chek Lap Kok. (L.N. 172 of 1997)(2) Any person who wishes to have licensed for use only in Lantau a motor vehicle of which he is the registered owner may deliver to the Commissioner an application for such licence in a form specified by the Commissioner and shall pay to the Commissioner one quarter of the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2: Provided that regulation 21(9) shall apply to an applicant who is a disabled person for the purposes of that regulation and the licence fee payable under this subregulation shall be— (E.R. 3 of 2022) (a) for a licence for 12 months, one quarter of the licence fee payable under regulation 21(9)(a)(ii)(A) or (b)(ii)(A) (as the case requires); and (L.N. 169 of 2025) (b) for a licence for 4 months, 35% of the licence fee payable under paragraph (a) plus an additional fee of $15. (3) The Commissioner may license a motor vehicle for use in Lantau only, and where he does so, he shall cause the vehicle licence to be endorsed with the words “PERMITTED TO BE USED ONLY ON LANTAU” and the characters “祇准在大嶼山使用” in such manner as he shall think fit and shall cause such endorsement to be made on the registration document relating to the vehicle if he thinks fit.(4) Subject to this regulation, regulation 21 shall apply in respect of the documents which are required to be submitted with an application for a licence and the licensing of motor vehicles for use in Lantau.(5) For the purposes of this regulation, road (道路) does not include a private road. (L.N. 21 of 1989)(6) A licence issued under this regulation and having effect immediately before the commencement* of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulation 1997 (L.N. 172 of 1997) (the Amendment Regulation) shall be taken as a licence issued in accordance with the Regulation as amended by the Amendment Regulation. (L.N. 172 of 1997) Editorial Note: * Commencement date: 22 May 1997. 23A. Licensing of motor vehicles for use on private roads in Lantau only (1) A motor vehicle may be used on a private road in Lantau only, if the vehicle is licensed under regulation 23 or this regulation.(2) Any person who wishes to have licensed for use only on private roads in Lantau a motor vehicle of which he is the registered owner may deliver to the Commissioner an application for such licence in a form specified by the Commissioner and shall pay to the Commissioner one-tenth of the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2: Provided that regulation 21(9) shall apply to an applicant who is a disabled person for the purpose of that regulation and the licence fee payable under this subregulation shall be— (a) for a licence for 12 months, one-tenth of the licence fee payable under regulation 21(9)(a)(ii)(A) or (b)(ii)(A) (as the case requires); and (L.N. 169 of 2025) (b) for a licence for 4 months, 35% of the licence fee payable under paragraph (a) plus an additional fee of $15. (3) The Commissioner may license a motor vehicle for use on private roads in Lantau only, and where he does so, he shall cause the vehicle licence to be endorsed with the words “PERMITTED TO BE USED ONLY ON PRIVATE ROADS ON LANTAU” and the characters “只准在大嶼山的私家路上行駛” in such manner as he shall think fit and shall cause such endorsement to be made on the registration document relating to the vehicle if he thinks fit.(4) Subject to this regulation, regulation 21 shall apply in respect of the documents which are required to be submitted with an application for a licence and the licensing of motor vehicles for use on private roads in Lantau.(L.N. 21 of 1989) 23B. (Spent) 24. Refund of fee on surrender of vehicle licence (1) The Commissioner, on the surrender to him of a valid vehicle licence, may make a refund of a portion of the licence fee paid for the licensing of the motor vehicle relating to the unexpired period of the surrendered vehicle licence in accordance with the table in Schedule 6.(2) Where—(a) any motor vehicle is broken up, stolen, destroyed or despatched permanently out of Hong Kong and the vehicle licence issued in respect of the vehicle is thereby lost or destroyed; and (L.N. 172 of 1989)(b) the registered owner of the motor vehicle has, within 15 days after the vehicle is broken up, stolen, destroyed or despatched out of Hong Kong— (L.N. 172 of 1989)(i) notified the Commissioner thereof; and(ii) delivered to the Commissioner the registration document relating to the vehicle,the Commissioner may make a refund of a portion of the licence fee paid for the licensing of the vehicle relating to the unexpired period of the vehicle licence in accordance with the table in Schedule 6.(3) (Repealed L.N. 172 of 1989) 25. Display of vehicle licences (1) Except as otherwise provided by the Ordinance, a motor vehicle must not be on or be used on any road unless a valid vehicle licence in respect of the vehicle is displayed— (L.N. 219 of 1987; L.N. 140 of 2024)(a) in the case of a vehicle provided with a fixed windscreen, on the left-hand side of the vehicle’s windscreen in such a manner that it is clearly visible from the front of the vehicle;(b) in the case of a vehicle without a fixed windscreen, in a conspicuous place on the left-hand side of the vehicle in such a manner that it is clearly visible from the front of the vehicle;(c) in the case of a motor cycle, in a conspicuous place on the left-hand side of the vehicle in such a manner that it is clearly visible from that side of the vehicle.(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), if a receipt is deemed to be a valid vehicle licence pursuant to regulation 21(11) or 59(6), the receipt, or (for a receipt in the form of an electronic record) a clearly legible printout of the receipt that conforms to the specifications specified by the Commissioner in the receipt, must be displayed— (L.N. 140 of 2024)(a) in the appropriate place and manner specified in subregulation (1); and(b) in such form and manner as the Commissioner may specify in the receipt. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(L.N. 123 of 1984) 25A. Motor vehicle unlicensed for 2 years or more (1) If, in respect of a motor vehicle, no vehicle licence has been in force for 2 years or more, the Commissioner may send a notice to its registered owner requiring the owner to have the vehicle licensed.(2) A notice under subregulation (1) is to be sent by ordinary post addressed to the registered owner at the owner’s address appearing on the register.(3) The registered owner must comply with the notice to have the vehicle licensed not later than 3 months beginning on the date of the notice.(4) However, subregulation (3) does not apply if—(a) the registration of the vehicle is cancelled under regulation 20 before the expiry of the 3-month period; or(b) an exemption granted under regulation 25B(2) is in force in respect of the vehicle.(L.N. 141 of 2024) 25B. Exemption from regulation 25A(3) (1) The registered owner of a motor vehicle may apply to the Commissioner for an exemption from the requirement under regulation 25A(3) in respect of the vehicle in a manner specified by the Commissioner.(2) The Commissioner may, on an application under subregulation (1), grant an exemption from the requirement in respect of the vehicle if the Commissioner is satisfied that it is not reasonably practicable for the registered owner to comply with the requirement.(3) However, no exemption may be granted under subregulation (2) if proceedings for an offence under regulation 60(2A) in respect of the vehicle have been instituted.(4) An exemption granted under subregulation (2)—(a) must be in writing; and(b) may be subject to such conditions and for such period that the Commissioner thinks fit.(5) The Commissioner may, by giving reasonable notice to the registered owner, alter or cancel an exemption granted under subregulation (2).(L.N. 141 of 2024) Part IV Licensing of Taxis (Format changes—E.R. 3 of 2022) 26. Licensing of taxis (1) The Commissioner may license taxis—(a) on application, whether or not following a determination by lot pursuant to section 23(5) of the Ordinance;(b) if he considers it expedient, by calling for tenders on the payment of a premium; or(c) in such other manner as the Chief Executive in Council thinks fit. (3 of 2002 s. 15)(2) On the licensing of a motor vehicle as a taxi the Commissioner shall specify on the vehicle licence issued to registered owner under regulation 21(8), in English and in Chinese characters, the area within which the taxi is licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers. 27. Tenders for licensing of taxis (1) Subject to subregulation (2), where the Commissioner calls for tenders under regulation 26(1)(b), the Commissioner may license the number of taxis allocated pursuant to such tender only to a person whose tender the Commissioner has accepted.(2) (a) Any person whose tender has been accepted and who fails to pay the premium within 14 days after receipt of notification of acceptance of his tender shall forfeit the right to license the number of taxis allocated to him and to any deposit paid by him.(b) Any person who fails to license the number of taxis allocated to him within 6 months after the notification of acceptance of his tender shall forfeit the right to license the number of taxis not then licensed and the deposit paid by him in respect of any taxi for which the right to license is forfeited.(c) Any person who transfers or purports to transfer his right to license any number of taxis allocated to him shall forfeit the right to license the number of taxis so allocated and the deposit paid by him in respect of any taxi for which the right to license is forfeited.(d) Any premium payable under regulation 26(1)(b) shall be in addition to the registration and licence fees prescribed in Schedule 2 and shall not be refundable in any circumstances. 28. Forfeiture of right to license taxis (1) Any person who fails to license the number of taxis allocated to him within the time specified in the notification of the allocation to him of the taxis following a determination by lot pursuant to section 23(5) of the Ordinance shall forfeit the right to license the number of taxis not then licensed.(2) Any person who transfers or purports to transfer his right to license any number of taxis allocated to him shall forfeit the right to license the number of taxis so allocated. 29.

Area limitations for New Territories and Lantau taxis (1) No person as registered owner or as driver shall cause or permit a taxi that is licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within the New Territories or Lantau to stand or to ply for hire or to be available for hire or to carry passengers in any area or place other than the permitted area.(2) No person as registered owner or as driver shall use or cause or permit to be used a taxi that is licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within the New Territories or Lantau for the carriage of any passenger from any place outside the permitted area to any other place whether in that area or in another area.(3) Nothing in this regulation shall prevent a taxi that is licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within the New Territories or Lantau from travelling to or from any place outside the permitted area if it is for the sole purpose of attending a vehicle examination centre for an examination arranged by prior appointment.(4) Where a taxi that is licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within the New Territories or Lantau is travelling to or from a vehicle examination centre pursuant to subregulation (3), no passengers may be carried for hire or reward.(4A) The Commissioner may cause or, by permit in writing, permit to be erected or placed on or near any road leading from inside the permitted area for New Territories taxis to any place outside that permitted area a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 1 in Schedule 11 and the meaning of that sign shall be in accordance with its content and the note relating to the Figure of that sign in the Schedule. (L.N. 262 of 1984)(4AA) The Commissioner may cause or, by permit in writing, permit to be erected or placed on or near any road leading from inside the permitted area for Lantau taxis to any place outside that permitted area a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 2 in Schedule 11 and the meaning of that sign shall be in accordance with its content and the note relating to the Figure of that sign in the Schedule. (L.N. 172 of 1997)(4B) The Commissioner may by notice in the Gazette amend the names of the roads specified in Schedule 7 upon the names of the roads having been changed. (L.N. 101 of 1992)(5) In this regulation permitted area (許可地區) means the area specified in Schedule 7. Part V International Circulation Permits (Format changes—E.R. 3 of 2022) 30. (Repealed L.N. 52 of 2007) 31. Application for and issue of international circulation permits (1) Any visitor who brings a motor vehicle into Hong Kong from a place outside Hong Kong and who desires to obtain an international circulation permit in respect of the vehicle, may deliver to the Commissioner an application, in a form specified by the Commissioner, for the permit. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(2) If an applicant for an international circulation permit—(a) satisfies the Commissioner that the applicant is resident outside Hong Kong and that the motor vehicle is only temporarily in Hong Kong; (b) produces to the Commissioner documentary proof of a policy of insurance that is valid in respect of the vehicle on the date the permit takes effect; and (L.N. 170 of 2025)(c) satisfies the Commissioner that it is not intended during the currency of the permit to use the vehicle in Hong Kong for the carriage of passengers or goods for hire or reward or, in the case of a goods vehicle, in connection with a trade or business, (L.N. 170 of 2025)the Commissioner may issue to the applicant free of charge an international circulation permit in respect of the vehicle in Form 4 of Schedule 8. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(2A) If the Commissioner is not satisfied with the copy of any document produced under subregulation (2)(b), the Commissioner may require the applicant to produce the original of the document. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(2B) An international circulation permit may be issued either in paper form or in the form of an electronic record. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(2C) The Commissioner—(a) may, subject to subregulation (5), specify the validity period of an international circulation permit; and(b) may impose on an international circulation permit any condition that the Commissioner considers appropriate. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(3) Section 52(1) of the Ordinance shall not apply to a vehicle in respect of which an international circulation permit is in force.(4) The following particulars shall be supplied in an application under subregulation (1)—(a) the full name, home address and identity document number of the person to whom the international circulation permit is to be granted; (20 of 2021 s. 87)(b) the date and place of entry into Hong Kong of the motor vehicle in question;(c) the make and chassis number of the motor vehicle and such other particulars describing the vehicle as the Commissioner may direct;(d) the letters and numbers on the registration plates, if any, of the motor vehicle and, if different, of any trailer drawn thereby, together with the country or place of registration; (3 of 2002 s. 15)(e) in any case where the motor vehicle is drawing a trailer, the name and manufacture of the trailer and its serial or other identification number; (20 of 2021 s. 87)(f) the address in Hong Kong of the person to whom the international circulation permit is to be granted or, if none, the name and address in Hong Kong of some other person through whom he may be contacted while in Hong Kong; and (20 of 2021 s. 87)(g) the e-contact means of the person to whom the international circulation permit is to be granted while the person is in Hong Kong. (20 of 2021 s. 87)(5) An international circulation permit shall not be granted for any period exceeding 12 months from the date on which the motor vehicle was last brought into Hong Kong. 31A. Changes of particulars of international circulation permit holder (1) Within 72 hours after any change of name, address, e-contact means or identity document of a holder of an international circulation permit previously provided by the holder to the Commissioner, the holder shall notify the Commissioner in writing of such change. (20 of 2021 s. 88)(2) The Commissioner may require a person who has given a notification under subregulation (1) to provide such information or to produce such document as the Commissioner may reasonably require as proof of the change within 14 days from the day on which the requirement is made, and the person shall comply with such requirement.(L.N. 52 of 2007) 32. (Repealed L.N. 170 of 2025) 33. (Repealed L.N. 170 of 2025) 34. Registration marks on imported vehicles (1) The Commissioner must assign to a motor vehicle in respect of which the Commissioner has issued an international circulation permit— (L.N. 170 of 2025)(a) in the case of a vehicle in respect of which a visitor’s registration document is produced— (25 of 2005 s. 19)(i) a registration mark that is identical to the registration number recorded in that document; or(ii) if the registration number recorded in that document is identical to a registration mark which has been assigned or allocated under these regulations (by a comparison only of the sequence of arrangement of the letters and numerals), a registration mark consisting of 2 letters as its prefix, followed by a number of not more than 4 digits (not being a number listed in Schedule 5); or (b) in the case of any other vehicle— (L.N. 170 of 2025)(i) a registration mark consisting only of a number of not more than 8 digits (not being a number listed in Schedule 5); or(ii) a registration mark consisting of any combination of letters and numerals the total of which does not exceed 8. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(2) During the currency of an international circulation permit, regulation 8 shall apply to the motor vehicle to which the permit relates as if the reference therein to the registered owner was a reference to the holder of an international circulation permit and references to the registration mark were references to the registration mark assigned to the motor vehicle under subregulation (1):Provided that—(a) regulation 8 shall not apply to a registration mark assigned under subregulation (1)(a)(i) if the corresponding requirements of the law under which, or authority by whom, the registration mark is issued are complied with, and if any letters in the registration mark are in Roman characters and any numbers therein are in ordinary European numerals; and(b) a registration mark assigned under subregulation (1)(a)(i) need not be displayed on the front of the vehicle if that is not required by the law under which or the authority by whom the registration mark is issued.(3) The holder of an international circulation permit shall, during the currency of the permit issued in respect of a motor vehicle to which a registration mark is assigned under subregulation (1)(a)(i), display at the back of the vehicle so as to be clearly distinguishable a nationality sign indicating the country or place in which the vehicle is registered. (3 of 2002 s. 15)(4) During the currency of an international circulation permit issued in respect of a motor vehicle in respect of which a visitor’s registration document was produced and to which a registration mark is assigned under subregulation (1)(a)(i), regulation 7(3) shall apply in respect of a visitor’s registration document as it applies to a registration document.(5) This regulation shall apply to a trailer drawn by a motor vehicle to which an international circulation permit relates, during the currency of the permit, as if references to the registration mark were references to the registration mark assigned to the motor vehicle under this regulation.(25 of 2005 s. 19) 35. Registration cards (1) Where the Commissioner assigns a registration mark to a motor vehicle under regulation 34(1)(a)(ii) or (b), the Commissioner shall issue with the international circulation permit a registration card free of charge in such form and containing such particulars as the Commissioner thinks fit. (25 of 2005 s. 20)(2) A registration card may be issued either in paper form or in the form of an electronic record. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(3) A police officer or the Commissioner may request the holder of a registration card to produce the card for inspection. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(4) A person to whom a request is made under subregulation (3) must, within 72 hours after the request and at the place specified by the police officer or the Commissioner at the time of the request, produce for inspection—(a) if the registration card is a paper registration card—the paper registration card; or(b) if the registration card is an e-registration card—a clearly legible printout of the e-registration card that conforms to the specifications specified by the Commissioner in the conditions of the international circulation permit. (L.N. 170 of 2025) 35A. Display of international circulation permits (1) A motor vehicle in respect of which an international circulation permit is in force must not be on or be used on any road unless the document mentioned in subregulation (2) is displayed—(a) for a motor cycle—in a conspicuous place on the left-hand side of the vehicle in a manner that it is clearly visible from that side of the vehicle; or(b) in any other case—(i) for a motor vehicle with a fixed windscreen—on the left-hand side of the vehicle’s windscreen in a manner that it is clearly visible from the front of the vehicle; or(ii) for a motor vehicle without a fixed windscreen—in a conspicuous place on the left-hand side of the vehicle in a manner that it is clearly visible from the front of the vehicle.(2) The document is—(a) if the international circulation permit is a paper ICP—the paper ICP; or(b) if the international circulation permit is an e-ICP—a clearly legible printout of the e-ICP that conforms to the specifications specified by the Commissioner in the conditions of the permit.(L.N. 170 of 2025) 35B. International circulation permits cease to be valid in certain circumstances (1) This section applies if any of the following events occurs—(a) a motor vehicle in respect of which an international circulation permit is in force—(i) is sold, transferred or destroyed; or(ii) is registered under Part II;(b) the holder of an international circulation permit gives up the permit by written notice to the Commissioner.(2) On the occurrence of the event, the international circulation permit ceases to be valid.(3) The holder of the international circulation permit must—(a) if the permit is a paper ICP—(i) ensure that the paper ICP is not displayed on the motor vehicle; and(ii) within 72 hours after the event occurs, return the paper ICP to the Commissioner; or(b) if the permit is an e-ICP—ensure that no printout of the e-ICP is displayed on the motor vehicle.(4) If the event is one mentioned in subregulation (1)(a), the holder of the international circulation permit must also, within 72 hours after the event occurs, notify the Commissioner in writing of—(a) the occurrence of the event; and(b) if the motor vehicle is sold or transferred—the name of the new owner of the vehicle and the new owner’s address, if any, in Hong Kong.(L.N. 170 of 2025) 35C. Cancellation of international circulation permits by Commissioner (1) If a condition of an international circulation permit is contravened, the Commissioner may, by written notice to the holder of the permit, cancel the permit.(2) If an international circulation permit issued in respect of a motor vehicle is cancelled under subregulation (1), the holder of the permit must—(a) if the permit is a paper ICP—(i) ensure that the paper ICP is not displayed on the vehicle; and(ii) within the period specified in the notice under subregulation (1), return the paper ICP to the Commissioner; or(b) if the permit is an e-ICP—ensure that no printout of the e-ICP is displayed on the vehicle.(L.N. 170 of 2025) 35D. Power of seizure If regulation 35B(3) or 35C(2) is contravened in relation to an international circulation permit issued in respect of a motor vehicle, a police officer or any other officer authorized by the Commissioner—(a) may—(i) if the permit is a paper ICP—seize the paper ICP; or(ii) if the permit is an e-ICP—seize a printout of the e-ICP that is displayed on the vehicle; and(b) may, for the purpose of the seizure, detach the paper ICP or printout from the vehicle.(L.N. 170 of 2025) 36. Vehicles remaining in Hong Kong (1) Where any vehicle in respect of which an international circulation permit is issued—(a) remains in Hong Kong after the permit has expired; or(b) is transferred to another owner in Hong Kong,the vehicle shall be registered and licensed under these regulations with effect from the date the vehicle was first brought into Hong Kong. (2) No person shall drive or use or suffer or permit to be driven or used any vehicle to which subregulation (1) applies unless the vehicle is registered and licensed in accordance with that subregulation. Part VI Trailers (Format changes—E.R. 3 of 2022) 37. Registration, etc. of trailers (1) Subject to subregulations (2), (2A), (2B) and (3), the provisions of Part II shall apply to a trailer as if references therein to a motor vehicle and registered owner were references to a trailer and registered owner of a trailer respectively and references therein to a registration mark were references to the registration mark assigned to the trailer as referred to in subregulation (2). (L.N. 262 of 1984; L.N. 240 of 1985; 25 of 2005 s. 21)(2) The registration mark assigned to a trailer pursuant to regulation 6(1)(a) shall consist of the letter “T”, as the suffix, preceded by a number. (25 of 2005 s. 21)(2A) On registering a trailer, the Commissioner shall assign to the trailer a permitted gross vehicle weight which shall be such weight as he shall determine after considering—(a) the particulars contained in the application for registration submitted in respect of the trailer;(b) any information available from the manufacturer of the trailer; and(c) any regulations made under the Ordinance. (L.N. 240 of 1985)(2B) The assignment by the Commissioner of a permitted gross vehicle weight to any trailer on registration of the trailer on or after 25 August 1984, and prior to the commencement* of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1985 (L.N. 240 of 1985), is hereby declared to be valid and shall be deemed to have been validly assigned under subregulation (2A). (L.N. 240 of 1985)(3) Regulation 17(2)(b)(ii) shall not apply in the case of the transfer of ownership of a trailer. (L.N. 262 of 1984) Editorial Note: * Commencement date: 27 August 1985. 38. Application for licences (1) Any person who wishes to have licensed a trailer of which he is the registered owner shall deliver to the Commissioner an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner and shall, subject to subregulation (2), pay to the Commissioner the following licence fee—(a) for a licence for 12 months, the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2; or(b) for a licence for 4 months, an amount equal to 35% of the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2.(2) Where a trailer is to be licensed for use only in Lantau, the applicant shall pay one quarter of the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2. 39. Issue of licences (1) On receipt of an application and the licence fee under regulation 38 in respect of a trailer, the Commissioner may license the trailer for the period stated in the application, and the licence takes effect from the date of issue of the relevant licensing notice. (L.N. 172 of 1989; L.N. 140 of 2024)(2) Subject to subregulation (1) and regulation 38, Part III (except regulation 21(1A)(c), (3), (9) and (9A)) applies to the licensing of a trailer as if the trailer were a motor vehicle. (L.N. 140 of 2024)(3) (Repealed L.N. 140 of 2024) Part VII Rickshaws (Format changes—E.R. 3 of 2022) 40. Licensing of rickshaws (1) Any owner of a rickshaw who wishes to have the rickshaw licensed shall—(a) deliver to the Commissioner an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner which shall be accompanied by his identity document; and(b) pay to the Commissioner the following licence fee—(i) for a licence for 12 months, the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2; or(ii) for a licence for 4 months, an amount equal to 35% of the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2.(2) An application under subregulation (1) shall be signed by the owner of the rickshaw or by some person duly authorized by him in writing.(3) Before a rickshaw is licensed, the Commissioner may require the owner thereof to produce the rickshaw for examination at any place specified in such requirement.(4) On receipt of an application and the licence fee under subregulation (1) at any time during the period of 4 months immediately preceding the date of expiry of the vehicle licence, the Commissioner may license the rickshaw for such period, not exceeding 12 months, as is stated in the application and such licence shall take effect from the date of expiry of the existing vehicle licence. (L.N. 172 of 1989)(5) On the licensing of a rickshaw the Commissioner shall issue to the owner of the rickshaw, for display on the rickshaw in accordance with regulation 41(1), a vehicle licence in a form and containing such particulars specified by the Commissioner and a number consisting of not more than 3 digits. 41. Display of vehicle licence and licence number (1) The owner of a licensed rickshaw to whom a vehicle licence is issued under regulation 40(5) shall display—(a) the vehicle licence in a conspicuous place on the front of the rickshaw in respect of which the licence is issued, in such a manner that it is clearly visible from in front of the rickshaw; and(b) the vehicle licence number in a conspicuous place on the back of the rickshaw in such a manner that it is clearly visible from behind the rickshaw.(2) No person shall drive or use or suffer or permit to be driven or used any rickshaw on which a vehicle licence and vehicle licence number is not displayed in accordance with subregulation (1). Part VIII Miscellaneous Licences and Permits (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 42. Application for trade licence (1) If any person being a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles wishes to obtain a trade licence in respect of any vehicle used by him he shall deliver to the Commissioner an application for a trade licence in a form specified by the Commissioner and shall deposit with the Commissioner the sum of $1,000 and, if the trade licence is for a period of one year, pay to the Commissioner the trade licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2.(1A) An application under subregulation (1) must state the applicant’s name, address, e-contact means and identity document number. (20 of 2021 s. 89)(2) Where a trade licence is for a period less than one year, the applicant shall pay to the Commissioner the licence fee calculated by the Commissioner by multiplying one-tenth of the trade licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2 by the number of months for which the licence is applied for, any part of a month counting as a month. 43. Issue of trade licence (1) The Commissioner, on being satisfied that the applicant—(a) is a bona fide manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in non-left-hand drive vehicles; and (L.N. 88 of 2012)(b) has an adequate policy of insurance in respect of such vehicles, shall issue to the applicant a trade licence in accordance with the application together with a set of 2 trade plates with a weather-proof holder for the trade licence attached to one trade plate.(1A) The Commissioner, on being satisfied that the applicant—(a) is a bona fide manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in left-hand drive vehicles for re-export to a place outside Hong Kong; and(b) has an adequate policy of insurance in respect of those vehicles, may issue to the applicant a trade licence in accordance with the application together with a set of 2 trade plates with a weather-proof holder for the trade licence attached to one of them. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(2) Regulation 24 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to trade licences to the same extent as that regulation applies to vehicle licences. 43A. Changes of particulars of trade licence holder Within 72 hours after any change of name, address, e-contact means or identity document number of a holder of a trade licence, the holder must send to the Commissioner—(a) a written notice of the change; and(b) in the case of a change of name or address, the trade licence.(20 of 2021 s. 90) 44. Trade licences and trade plates (1) Each trade licence shall contain—(a) the name and address of the person to whom the trade licence is issued;(b) the number of the trade plate issued in respect of such trade licence;(c) the validity period of the trade licence which shall not exceed one year; and (L.N. 52 of 2007)(d) the serial number of the trade licence.(2) If a trade plate is issued under regulation 43(1), it must display the letter “T”, followed by the number allocated in respect thereof, in red on a white background in a form specified by the Commissioner. (25 of 2005 s. 22; L.N. 88 of 2012)(2A) If a trade plate is issued under regulation 43(1A), it must display the letter “T”, followed by the number allocated in respect of the plate, in blue on a white background in a form specified by the Commissioner. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(3) Trade plates issued in respect of a trade licence shall remain the property of the Commissioner and shall not be altered in any way after issue, except by the Commissioner.(4) When a trade licence is cancelled or expires without being replaced by a new trade licence bearing the same number, the person to whom the set of trade plates relating to the licence were issued shall return the set forthwith to the Commissioner. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(5) Upon return of the set of trade plates to him under subregulation (4), the Commissioner shall repay the deposit made in respect thereof less such amount as the Commissioner shall consider necessary to make good any damage to such trade plates. 45. Display of trade plates and licence (1) When a vehicle other than a motor cycle or trailer is being used under a trade licence, the holder of the trade licence must display or cause the driver or the authorized user to display—(a) a trade plate issued to the holder with the trade licence attached to it on the foremost part of the vehicle in a vertical position, so that every letter and numeral of the trade plate is vertical and is distinguishable from the front of the vehicle; and(b) the other trade plate issued in respect of the trade licence on the rearmost part of the vehicle in a vertical position, so that every letter and numeral of the trade plate is vertical and is distinguishable from the rear of the vehicle.(2) When a motor cycle or trailer is being used under a trade licence, the holder of the trade licence must display or cause the driver or the authorized user to display a trade plate issued to the holder with the trade licence attached to it on the rearmost part of the motor cycle or trailer in a vertical position, so that every letter and numeral of the trade plate is vertical and is distinguishable from the rear of the motor cycle or trailer.(3) When a vehicle other than a motor cycle or trailer is being used under a trade licence by an authorized user or by a prospective purchaser for the purpose of test or trial, the authorized user or prospective purchaser must display the trade plates in accordance with the requirements of subregulation (1)(a) and (b).(4) When a motor cycle or trailer is being used under a trade licence by an authorized user or by a prospective purchaser for the purpose of test or trial, the authorized user or prospective purchaser must display the trade plates in accordance with the requirements of subregulation (2).(L.N. 88 of 2012) 46. Trade licence not transferable A trade licence shall not be used by any person other than the holder of the trade licence and the holder of a trade licence shall not allow or suffer the trade licence or the trade plates issued to him to be used by any other person but this regulation shall not be contravened if the holder of a trade licence or an authorized user is present and in charge of the vehicle or if the vehicle is a non-left-hand drive vehicle, it is constructed for use by one person only and is being used by a prospective purchaser for the purpose of test or trial.(L.N. 88 of 2012) 46A. Authorization to use trade licence and record of authorization (1) The holder of a trade licence may, either generally or in a particular case, authorize in writing an employee of the holder who engages in the holder’s business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles to use the trade licence.(2) The holder of a trade licence must—(a) sign the authorization given under subregulation (1); or(b) if the holder is a company, ensure that the authorization is signed by a person authorized for the purpose and impressed with the seal or chop of the company.(3) The holder of a trade licence must also ensure that the authorization—(a) bears a serial number; and(b) contains the particulars specified in Schedule 12.(4) If an authorized user is not a person designated under subregulation (5), the authorized user must obtain the approval of such a person or the holder of the trade licence before using the trade licence.(5) The holder of a trade licence may designate a person to give the approval for the purposes of subregulation (4).(6) The holder of a trade licence must not designate a person under subregulation (5) unless the person is in charge of or responsible for managing the holder’s business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles.(7) If the holder of a trade licence authorizes an authorized user to use the trade licence under subregulation (1), the holder must maintain a record of the authorization containing the particulars specified in Schedule 13.(8) The holder of a trade licence must immediately produce the record of the authorization for inspection on request by any police officer or the Commissioner.(9) While driving a vehicle in use under a trade licence or being present and in charge of a non-left-hand drive vehicle in use under a trade licence by a prospective purchaser for the purpose of test or trial, an authorized user must—(a) carry on board the vehicle the written authorization mentioned in subregulation (1); and(b) immediately produce that written authorization for inspection on request by any police officer or the Commissioner.(L.N. 88 of 2012) 47. Limitations of use of trade licence (1) A trade licence must not be used in respect of any vehicle other than a vehicle that is in the possession of the holder of the trade licence in the course of the holder’s business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles.(2) A trade licence must not at any time be used in respect of a vehicle that is being used for the conveyance of passengers for hire or reward or in respect of a vehicle that is being used for the conveyance of goods in the course of trade or for the delivery or removal of goods.(3) Unless used pursuant to a movement permit issued under regulation 53, a non-left-hand drive vehicle must not be used under a trade licence issued under regulation 43(1) if an application for registration and licensing of the vehicle under these regulations would be unsuccessful by virtue of failure to comply with the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A) or for any other reason.(4) A left-hand drive vehicle must not be used under a trade licence issued under regulation 43(1A) unless the vehicle—(a) was imported into Hong Kong not more than 12 months ago;(b) is intended for re-export to a place outside Hong Kong; and(c) complies with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Article 22 of the 1949 Convention.(5) Subject to subregulations (1) and (2) and regulation 46, a trade licence issued under regulation 43(1) may be used only for driving—(a) an unregistered non-left-hand drive vehicle in the course of delivery to a motor dealer or exhibitor;(b) a non-left-hand drive vehicle for the purpose of presale demonstration to a potential customer;(c) a non-left-hand drive vehicle for the purpose of mechanical test; or(d) a non-left-hand drive vehicle for the purpose of examining, repairing or presale retrofitting the vehicle.(6) Subject to subregulations (1) and (2) and regulation 46, a trade licence issued under regulation 43(1A) may be used only for driving—(a) an unregistered left-hand drive vehicle in the course of delivery to a motor dealer or exhibitor;(b) a left-hand drive vehicle for the purpose of examining, repairing or presale retrofitting the vehicle; or(c) an unregistered left-hand drive vehicle to a port or boundary control point for the purpose of re-export to a place outside Hong Kong.(7) A vehicle must not be used under a trade licence for any purpose other than a purpose for which the vehicle is authorized by these regulations to be used under the licence.(8) When a non-left-hand drive vehicle is being used under a trade licence, the number of passengers carried in or on the vehicle must not exceed 2, except where the Commissioner has given permission in writing for the carrying of more than 2 passengers in which case the number of passengers must not exceed the number specified in the permit.(9) When a left-hand drive vehicle is being used under a trade licence—(a) the driver of the vehicle must not be a person other than the holder of the trade licence or an authorized user; and(b) no passenger may be carried in or on the vehicle.(10) When a left-hand drive vehicle is being used under a trade licence, the driver of the vehicle must, on request by any police officer or the Commissioner, immediately produce evidence that the vehicle was imported into Hong Kong not more than 12 months ago.(L.N. 88 of 2012) 48. Register of journeys under trade licence (1) The holder of a trade licence must maintain a register of all journeys made by vehicles in use under the trade licence.(2) The holder of a trade licence must ensure that—(a) the register contains the particulars specified in Schedule 14; and(b) unless otherwise specified in that Schedule, the particulars are entered clearly and legibly in the register before a journey starts.(3) A person who enters the particulars in the register must ensure that the particulars are entered clearly and legibly.(4) The holder of a trade licence must immediately produce the register maintained under subregulation (1) for inspection on request by any police officer or the Commissioner.(5) While driving a vehicle in use under a trade licence or being present and in charge of a non-left-hand drive vehicle in use under a trade licence by a prospective purchaser for the purpose of test or trial, an authorized user must—(a) carry on board the vehicle a duplicate copy of—(i) the register; or(ii) if the register contains the particulars of more than 30 journeys made by vehicles in use under the trade licence, the part of the register that contains the particulars of the latest 30 journeys; and(b) immediately produce that copy for inspection on request by any police officer or the Commissioner.(6) If a vehicle is constructed for use by 1 person only and is being used under a trade licence by a prospective purchaser for the purpose of test or trial, the holder of the trade licence must ensure that the duplicate copy of the register or the part of the register specified in subregulation (5)(a) is kept on board the vehicle for inspection by any police officer or the Commissioner.(L.N. 88 of 2012) 49. Closed road permits (1) Any person who wishes to drive a motor vehicle, or wishes a motor vehicle to be driven, on a road closed in accordance with the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G) (closed road) may apply to the Commissioner for a closed road permit and the Commissioner may issue such a permit subject to such conditions and in respect of such period as the Commissioner may think fit. (L.N. 166 of 2025)(1A) A closed road permit may be issued to the holder of a trade licence for use in connection with the trade licence in relation to any vehicle that is in the possession of the holder in the course of the holder’s business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(1B) Without affecting subregulation (1), a closed road permit issued under subregulation (1A) is subject to the conditions specified in subregulations (1C) and (1D). (L.N. 88 of 2012)(1C) A closed road permit issued under subregulation (1A) may be used only for driving—(a) an unregistered non-left-hand drive vehicle in the course of delivery to a motor dealer or exhibitor;(b) an unregistered non-left-hand drive vehicle to or from a place outside Hong Kong for the purpose of repairing or presale retrofitting the vehicle; or(c) an unregistered left-hand drive vehicle to a port or boundary control point for the purpose of re-export to a place outside Hong Kong. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(1D) A motor vehicle in use in connection with a trade licence under a closed road permit issued under subregulation (1A) may only be driven on a closed road within a boundary control point specified in the permit. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(2) A closed road permit is not to be valid for more than—(a) if the permit is issued under subregulation (1) to a person who wishes to drive a motor vehicle to which the permit relates into or out of Hong Kong on a closed road—60 months; or(b) in any other case—12 months. (L.N. 166 of 2025)(3) No fee is to be charged for the issue of a closed road permit except—(a) for a permit issued under subregulation (1) in respect of a closed road in Lantau;(b) for a permit issued under subregulation (1) to a person who wishes to drive a motor vehicle to which the permit relates into or out of Hong Kong on a closed road; or (L.N. 168 of 2025)(c) for a permit issued under subregulation (1A). (L.N. 88 of 2012)(4) Where a fee is, under subregulation (3), chargeable for a closed road permit, the fee is— (L.N. 168 of 2025)(a) in the case of an application for a closed road permit valid for not less than 12 months and not more than 60 months, the appropriate closed road permit fee prescribed in Schedule 2; or (L.N. 168 of 2025)(b) in the case of an application for a closed road permit valid for less than 12 months, a fee equal to one-twelfth of the fee referred to in paragraph (a) multiplied by the number of months for which the permit is sought, any part of a month counting as one month. (L.N. 96 of 1985)(5) Every person to whom a closed road permit is issued, and every person who drives a motor vehicle to which such permit relates on a closed road, must comply with the conditions, if any, of the permit. (L.N. 166 of 2025) 50. Bus lane permits, prohibited zone permits and restricted zone permits (1) Any person who—(a) wishes to drive a motor vehicle, or wishes a motor vehicle to be driven, in a bus lane or prohibited zone within the meaning of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G); or(b) wishes to drive or use a motor vehicle, or wishes a motor vehicle to be driven or used, in a restricted zone within the meaning of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G), may apply to the Commissioner for a permit for that purpose (hereinafter referred to as a bus lane permit, prohibited zone permit or restricted zone permit, as the case may be) and the Commissioner may issue such a permit free of charge subject to such conditions and in respect of such period as the Commissioner may think fit.(2) No bus lane permit, prohibited zone permit or restricted zone permit shall be valid for more than 12 months. (L.N. 52 of 2007)(3) Every person to whom a bus lane permit, prohibited zone permit or restricted zone permit is issued, and every person who drives or uses a motor vehicle to which such permit relates in a bus lane, prohibited zone or restricted zone, as the case may be, shall comply with the conditions, if any, of the permit. 50A. Expressway permits (1) The registered owner of a motor vehicle which is not permitted to be used or driven on an expressway under regulation 4(1) of the Road Traffic (Expressway) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. Q) may apply to the Commissioner for a permit (expressway permit) which authorizes him to drive his vehicle or cause it to be driven by another person authorized by him on an expressway.(1A) The holder of a trade licence or of a movement permit may also apply to the Commissioner for an expressway permit that authorizes the holder to—(a) drive on an expressway a relevant motor vehicle specified in the application; or(b) cause the relevant motor vehicle to be driven on an expressway by another person authorized by the holder. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(2) The Commissioner may, on receipt of the payment of the appropriate fee prescribed in Schedule 2, issue an expressway permit subject to such conditions and for such period as the Commissioner may think fit.(3) No expressway permit shall be valid for more than 12 months. (L.N. 52 of 2007)(4) The holder of an expressway permit and any person who drives on an expressway a motor vehicle to which such permit relates shall comply with the conditions, if any, of the permit.(5) In subregulation (1A)—relevant motor vehicle (有關汽車) means a motor vehicle described in subregulation (1) that may be used under the trade licence or the movement permit. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(L.N. 247 of 1991) 51. Goods permits (1) The Commissioner may issue a goods permit for the carriage, for hire or reward, of goods other than personal effects in a vehicle registered as a—(a) public bus;(b) private bus;(c) public light bus; or(d) private light bus.(2) An application for a goods permit shall be in a form specified by the Commissioner and shall be accompanied by the goods permit fee prescribed in Schedule 2.(3) On receipt of an application under subregulation (2) and the prescribed fee, the Commissioner may issue a goods permit for a period not exceeding 12 months and subject to such conditions as he may impose. 52. Excess passengers permits (1) The Commissioner, on receipt of an application in a form specified by him and the excess passengers permit fee prescribed in Schedule 2, may issue an excess passengers permit subject to such terms and conditions as appear to him necessary authorizing the carriage of passengers in or on a goods vehicle in excess of the maximum passenger seating capacity of the class of vehicles as specified in the Third Schedule to the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A). (L.N. 172 of 1989)(2) Before issuing an excess passengers permit under subregulation (1) the Commissioner may cause the goods vehicle to be examined.(3) An excess passengers permit issued under subregulation (1) may be issued for a period not exceeding 12 months but shall in any event expire on the date of expiry of the vehicle licence relating to the vehicle. 53. Movement permits (1) On the application of the owner of a vehicle which is not licensed and which—(a) is not normally used on a road and is driven on a road only for the purpose of proceeding from one site to another,(b) (Repealed 23 of 2002 s. 94) the Commissioner, on payment to him of the movement permit fee prescribed in Schedule 2, may issue to the owner a movement permit authorizing the vehicle to be used for that purpose. (23 of 2002 s. 94)(1A) An application under subregulation (1) must state the name, address, e-contact means and identity document number of the owner of the vehicle concerned. (20 of 2021 s. 91)(2) In any movement permit, the Commissioner may exempt the vehicle to which the permit relates from compliance with such provisions of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A) as he may consider necessary.(3) It is a condition of every movement permit that—(a) the vehicle to which the permit relates is to be driven on the road by a person holding a valid driving licence authorizing him to drive a vehicle of that class;(b) the vehicle to which the permit relates is to be moved during the time, and on the roads, specified by the Commissioner in the permit; and(c) the vehicle to which the permit relates is to be moved at a speed not exceeding the speed limit specified by the Commissioner in the permit. (L.N. 67 of 2005)(3AA) The holder of a movement permit to which a vehicle relates and the driver of the vehicle must each ensure that, if the vehicle is being used in any area where boothless tolling applies, the display movement permit plate requirement is complied with in respect of the vehicle. (20 of 2021 s. 91)(3AAB) The display movement permit plate requirement means that—(a) if the vehicle is a motor cycle—a movement permit plate must be displayed on the rearmost part of the motor cycle in a vertical position, so that every letter and numeral of the movement permit plate is vertical and is distinguishable from the rear of the motor cycle; or(b) if the vehicle is not a motor cycle—(i) a movement permit plate must be displayed on the foremost part of the vehicle in a vertical position, so that every letter and numeral of the movement permit plate is vertical and is distinguishable from the front of the vehicle; and(ii) a movement permit plate must be displayed on the rearmost part of the vehicle in a vertical position, so that every letter and numeral of the movement permit plate is vertical and is distinguishable from the rear of the vehicle. (20 of 2021 s. 91)(3AAC) For the purposes of subregulation (3AAB), a movement permit plate for a movement permit is a plate that— (E.R. 3 of 2022)(a) is in a form specified by the Commissioner;(b) bears the number of the permit; and(c) is made at the cost of the holder of the permit. (20 of 2021 s. 91)(3A) The Commissioner may impose on a movement permit—(a) a condition that when the vehicle to which the permit relates is being moved on a road, no load may be carried on the vehicle other than such equipment, spares or fuel as are normally carried on the vehicle; and(b) such other conditions relating to—(i) the regulation of road traffic;(ii) the use of vehicles; or(iii) the use of roads,as the Commissioner considers necessary. (L.N. 67 of 2005; L.N. 112 of 2005)(4) A movement permit issued under subregulation (1) shall be valid for a period not exceeding 12 months.(5) (Repealed 23 of 2002 s. 94)(6) If there is any change of name, address, e-contact means or identity document number of the holder of a movement permit issued in respect of a vehicle, the holder must—(a) within 72 hours after the change, send a written notice of the change to the Commissioner; and(b) in the case of a change of name—(i) for a movement permit that is a Part VIII paper permit—immediately ensure that the permit is not displayed on the vehicle and, within 72 hours after the change, send the permit to the Commissioner; or(ii) for a movement permit that is a Part VIII e-permit—immediately ensure that no printout of the e-permit is displayed on the vehicle. (L.N. 197 of 2022)(6A) If the Commissioner—(a) receives from the holder of a movement permit—(i) a notice of a change of name under subregulation (6); and(ii) if the permit is a Part VIII paper permit—the permit; and(b) is satisfied that the change has occurred,the Commissioner may issue an amended movement permit to the holder. (L.N. 197 of 2022)(7) In this regulation—area where boothless tolling applies (無亭收費區域) means—(a) a boothless mode tunnel as defined by section 2(1) of the Road Tunnels (Government) Ordinance (Cap. 368); or(b) the toll area operated in boothless mode as defined by section 2(1) of the Tsing Sha Control Area Ordinance (Cap. 594). (20 of 2021 s. 91) 54. Long load permits and wide load permits The Commissioner may, on an application in a form specified by him and on receipt of the long load permit fee or wide load permit fee prescribed in Schedule 2, issue a long load permit or wide load permit subject to such terms and conditions, and valid for such period, as he thinks fit authorizing a goods vehicle to be driven with a load projecting to the front or the rear, or to either side beyond the body of the vehicle, as the case may be.(L.N. 52 of 2007) 55. (Repealed L.N. 277 of 1992) 56. Form and particulars of permits (1) A Part VIII permit must be issued in a form specified by the Commissioner and must contain the relevant particulars prescribed in Schedule 9.(2) A Part VIII permit is only effective while it is displayed on the front of the vehicle as near as possible to the vehicle licence displayed in accordance with regulation 25.(3) For a Part VIII permit issued in respect of a vehicle that is a Part VIII e-permit, while a proper printout of the e-permit is displayed on the vehicle, the printout is deemed to be the original Part VIII permit. (L.N. 197 of 2022)(4) For a receipt in the form of an electronic record that is deemed to be a valid Part VIII permit for a vehicle pursuant to regulation 59(6), while a clearly legible printout of the receipt (that conforms to the specifications specified by the Commissioner in the receipt) is displayed on the vehicle, the printout is deemed to be the original receipt. (L.N. 197 of 2022)(L.N. 197 of 2022) 57.

Cancellation of trade licences and permits (1) Where any condition of a trade licence or Part VIII permit is contravened, the Commissioner may, by giving notice in writing to the holder of the licence or permit at the address provided in the application for the licence or permit or at the holder’s address last known to the Commissioner (or in the case of a goods permit, excess passengers permit, long load permit or wide load permit by giving notice in writing to the person to whom it was issued), cancel the trade licence or permit, whether or not any person is or will be prosecuted for an offence under regulation 60(1). (L.N. 262 of 1984; L.N. 88 of 2012; L.N. 197 of 2022)(2) If a trade licence is cancelled under subregulation (1), the holder of the licence must—(a) immediately ensure that the licence is not displayed on any vehicle; and(b) return the licence to the Commissioner. (L.N. 197 of 2022)(2A) If a Part VIII permit issued in respect of a vehicle is cancelled under subregulation (1), the holder of the permit must—(a) in the case of a Part VIII paper permit—(i) immediately ensure that the permit is not displayed on the vehicle; and(ii) return the permit to the Commissioner; or(b) in the case of a Part VIII e-permit—immediately ensure that no printout of the e-permit is displayed on the vehicle. (L.N. 197 of 2022)(3) A police officer or any other officer authorized by the Commissioner may—(a) seize—(i) a cancelled trade licence and any trade plate relating to the licence;(ii) a cancelled Part VIII paper permit; or(iii) a printout of a cancelled Part VIII e-permit issued in respect of a vehicle that is displayed on the vehicle; and(b) for the purpose of the seizure, detach the licence, plate, paper permit or printout from a vehicle. (L.N. 197 of 2022) Part IX Miscellaneous (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 58. Waiving or refund of fees The Commissioner in his absolute discretion may waive the payment of any fee payable, or refund any fee paid, under these regulations in respect of a motor vehicle, the property of a government other than the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, temporarily brought into Hong Kong for a period not exceeding 4 weeks for the use of an accredited representative of such government while it is so used.(23 of 1998 s. 2) 58A. Fee for advertising vehicle permits The fee for issuing an advertising vehicle permit under section 52A of the Ordinance shall be the fee prescribed in Schedule 2.(L.N. 277 of 1992) 59. Issue of duplicates (L.N. 170 of 2025)(1) If—(a) a registration document is lost, destroyed or defaced; or(b) a vehicle licence is lost, destroyed or defaced, or the figures or the particulars thereof become illegible, the registered owner of the vehicle may apply to the Commissioner in a form specified by the Commissioner for a duplicate registration document or vehicle licence, and the Commissioner upon being satisfied as to such loss, destruction, defacement or illegibility and upon receipt of any registration document or vehicle licence which has been defaced or is illegible, shall issue a duplicate registration document or vehicle licence, marked as such, on payment of the appropriate fee prescribed in Schedule 2 (or without payment of a fee where in the case of a vehicle licence the Commissioner is satisfied that the figures or particulars on it have become illegible through no fault of the registered owner) and the duplicate registration document or vehicle licence so issued shall have the same effect as the original registration document or vehicle licence.(1A) If an ICP-related document (original document) is lost, destroyed, defaced or damaged—(a) the person to whom the original document was issued may apply to the Commissioner in a form specified by the Commissioner for a duplicate of the original document; and(b) the Commissioner may, on being satisfied as to the loss, destruction, defacement or damage and—(i) if the original document is a paper ICP and is defaced—on receipt of the defaced paper ICP; or(ii) if the original document is a paper registration card and is defaced—on receipt of the defaced paper registration card,issue a duplicate of the original document, marked as such, and the duplicate so issued has the same effect as the original document. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(2) If a trade licence is lost, destroyed or defaced or a Part VIII permit is lost, destroyed, defaced or damaged—(a) the person to whom the trade licence or permit was issued may apply to the Commissioner in a form specified by the Commissioner for a duplicate trade licence or Part VIII permit; and(b) the Commissioner may—(i) on being satisfied as to the loss, destruction, defacement or damage;(ii) in the case of the defacement of a trade licence or Part VIII paper permit—on receipt of the defaced trade licence or defaced Part VIII paper permit; and(iii) on payment of the appropriate fee prescribed in Schedule 2,issue a duplicate trade licence or Part VIII permit marked as such, and the duplicate trade licence or Part VIII permit so issued has the same effect as the original trade licence or Part VIII permit. (L.N. 197 of 2022)(2A) If a certificate of allocation is lost, destroyed or defaced, the personalized registration mark holder may apply to the Commissioner in a form specified by the Commissioner for a duplicate certificate of allocation, and the Commissioner upon being satisfied as to such loss, destruction or defacement and upon receipt of any certificate of allocation which has been defaced, shall issue a duplicate certificate of allocation, marked as such, on payment of the appropriate fee prescribed in Schedule 2 and the duplicate certificate of allocation so issued shall have the same effect as the original certificate of allocation. (25 of 2005 s. 23)(3) No person may apply for—(a) a duplicate of a specified document on the ground that the original of the document is lost or destroyed, knowing that the original of the document has not been lost or destroyed; or (L.N. 170 of 2025)(b) a duplicate of a specified electronic document on the ground that the original of the document is damaged, knowing that the original of the document has not been damaged. (L.N. 197 of 2022; L.N. 170 of 2025)(4) On the issue of a duplicate of a specified document under this regulation, the original of the document ceases to be valid. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(5) If a duplicate of a specified document is issued under this regulation on the ground that the original of the document is lost and, during the currency of the duplicate, the original of the document is found, the specified person for the document must—(a) immediately report to the Commissioner that the original of the document is found;(b) take all reasonable steps to obtain possession of the original of the document; and(c) if the document is not a specified electronic document—return the original of the document as soon as possible to the Commissioner for cancellation. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(5AA) If the original of an international circulation permit (original ICP) issued in respect of a motor vehicle is an e-ICP, the person to whom the permit was issued must ensure that, after the issue of a duplicate of the permit, no printout of the original ICP is displayed on the vehicle. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(5A) If the original of a Part VIII permit (original permit) issued in respect of a vehicle is a Part VIII e-permit, the person to whom the permit was issued must ensure that, after the issue of a duplicate of the permit, no printout of the original permit is displayed on the vehicle. (L.N. 197 of 2022; L.N. 170 of 2025)(6) Where due to circumstances beyond his control the Commissioner is unable for the time being to issue a duplicate registration document, vehicle licence, trade licence, Part VIII permit or certificate of allocation under this regulation, the receipt issued by him for the payment of the fee for a duplicate registration document, vehicle licence, trade licence, Part VIII permit or certificate of allocation shall be deemed for the purposes of these regulations to be a valid registration document, vehicle licence, trade licence, Part VIII permit or certificate of allocation in place of the original registration document, vehicle licence, trade licence, Part VIII permit or certificate of allocation, until a duplicate registration document, vehicle licence, trade licence, Part VIII permit or certificate of allocation is issued or the expiry of a period of 30 days after the issue of the receipt, whichever is the earlier. (L.N. 197 of 2022)(7) In this regulation—ICP-related document (國際通行許可證相關文件) means—(a) an international circulation permit; or(b) a registration card;specified document (指明文件) means—(a) a registration document;(b) a vehicle licence;(c) an ICP-related document;(d) a trade licence;(e) a Part VIII permit; or(f) a certificate of allocation;specified electronic document (指明電子文件) means—(a) an e-ICP;(b) an e-registration card; or(c) a Part VIII e-permit;specified person (指明人士)—(a) in relation to the registration document of a vehicle—means the registered owner of the vehicle;(b) in relation to a vehicle licence—means the person to whom the licence was issued;(c) in relation to an ICP-related document—means the person to whom the document was issued;(d) in relation to a trade licence—means the person to whom the licence was issued;(e) in relation to a Part VIII permit—means the person to whom the permit was issued; or(f) in relation to a certificate of allocation—means the personalized registration mark holder. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(25 of 2005 s. 23) 59A. Power of Commissioner to require proof of address and e-contact means (20 of 2021 s. 92)(1) Notwithstanding anything in these regulations, the Commissioner— (20 of 2021 s. 92)(a) may, in processing an application under regulation 5, 16, 21, 23, 23A, 31, 37, 38, 40, 42, 49, 50, 50A, 51, 52, 53 or 54, require the applicant to produce proof of the applicant’s address and e-contact means; and (20 of 2021 s. 92)(b) may suspend the processing of the application until the production of such proof.(2) Despite anything in these regulations, the Commissioner—(a) may, on receiving a notice of transfer of ownership of a registered motor vehicle under regulation 17, require the new owner of the motor vehicle to produce proof of the new owner’s address and e-contact means; and(b) may take no action on the notice of transfer of ownership until the production of the proof. (20 of 2021 s. 92)(L.N. 52 of 2007) 60. Offences (1) Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes any of the provisions of, or any requirement under, regulation 7(2) or (3), 8, 12M(1), 17(1), (2) or (6), 18, 19(1), (3), (4) or (6), 20(1) or (3), 22(1) or (1A), 36(2), 41, 43A, 44(3) or (4), 46A(2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (8) or (9), 48, 49(5), 50(3), 50A(4), 53(3AA) or (6), 57(2) or (2A) or 59(3), (5), (5AA) or (5A) or any condition imposed under regulation 40(4), 51(3), 52(1), 53(3) or (3A) or 54 commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 1. (L.N. 262 of 1984; L.N. 247 of 1991; L.N. 277 of 1992; L.N. 67 of 2005; 25 of 2005 s. 24; L.N. 52 of 2007; 20 of 2021 s. 93; L.N. 197 of 2022; L.N. 170 of 2025)(2) Any person who obstructs any police officer or other officer authorized by the Commissioner in the exercise of any power conferred by regulation 12P, 22(2), 35D or 57(3) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 1 and to imprisonment for 3 months. (25 of 2005 s. 24; L.N. 170 of 2025)(2A) Any person who contravenes regulation 25A(3) commits an offence and is liable—(a) on a first conviction—to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 3 months; and(b) on each subsequent conviction—to a fine at level 4 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 141 of 2024)(3) Subject to subregulation (7), if any vehicle is upon or used on any road in contravention of regulation 23(1), 25 or 29(1), (2) or (4), or is upon or used on any private road in contravention of regulation 23A(1), the registered owner and the driver of the vehicle at the time of such contravention each commits an offence and is liable— (L.N. 21 of 1989; L.N. 88 of 2012; E.R. 3 of 2022)(a) on conviction to a fine at level 1 and to imprisonment for 3 months; and(b) on a second or subsequent conviction under regulation 29(1), (2) or (4), to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 6 months.(4) Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes regulation 31A(1) or (2), 34(3), 35(4), 35B(3) or (4) or 35C(2) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 1. (L.N. 52 of 2007; L.N. 170 of 2025)(4A) Subject to subregulation (7), if a motor vehicle in respect of which an international circulation permit is in force is on or used on any road in contravention of regulation 35A(1), the holder of the permit and the driver of the vehicle at the time of the contravention each commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 1 and to imprisonment for 3 months. (L.N. 170 of 2025)(5) If any vehicle is upon or used on any road in contravention of regulation 45, 46 or 47(1), (2), (3), (4)(c), (5), (6), (7), (8) or (9), the holder of the trade licence, the authorized user who is present and in charge of the vehicle in use under the trade licence by a prospective purchaser and the driver of the vehicle at the time of the contravention each commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 1. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(5A) If any vehicle is upon or used on any road in contravention of regulation 47(4)(a) or (b), the holder of the trade licence commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 1. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(5B) The driver of a vehicle who contravenes regulation 47(10) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 1. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(6) If a person—(a) without lawful authority, alters, defaces, damages or adds anything to any registration document or card, certificate of allocation, vehicle licence, licence or permit issued under these regulations;(b) has in the person’s possession, without reasonable excuse, any such registration document or card, certificate of allocation, vehicle licence, licence or permit that has been so altered, defaced, damaged or added to; or(c) displays on any vehicle—(i) any such vehicle licence, licence or permit, that has been so altered, defaced, damaged or added to; (L.N. 170 of 2025)(ia) any printout of an e-ICP where—(A) the e-ICP has been so altered, damaged or added to; or(B) the printout has been altered, defaced, damaged or added to; or (L.N. 170 of 2025)(ii) any printout of a Part VIII e-permit where—(A) the e-permit has been so altered, damaged or added to; or(B) the printout has been altered, defaced, damaged or added to,the person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 197 of 2022)(6A) A person who knowingly makes any false or misleading entry—(a) in a record of authorization maintained under regulation 46A(7); or(b) in a register of journeys maintained under regulation 48,commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 1. (L.N. 88 of 2012)(7) It is a defence to a charge alleging a contravention of regulation 25 or 35A(1) for the defendant to show that the vehicle to which the charge relates was, at the time of that contravention, parked on a private road. (L.N. 21 of 1989; L.N. 170 of 2025)(L.N. 88 of 2012) 60AA. Order by magistrate when imposing fine under regulation 60(2A) (1) This regulation applies if a magistrate—(a) convicts a person of an offence under regulation 60(2A) in respect of a motor vehicle (convicted person); and(b) imposes a fine on the convicted person.(2) When imposing a fine on the convicted person, the magistrate must also make an order directing the Commissioner, for so long as the convicted person fails to pay the fine—(a) to refuse to issue a driving licence to the convicted person or to refuse to renew the driving licence of the convicted person; and(b) in respect of any motor vehicle of which the convicted person is the registered owner—(i) to take no action under regulation 17(3), (3A), (4) or (5) on receipt of any notice of transfer of ownership of the vehicle; and(ii) to refuse to license the vehicle.(3) An order under subregulation (2) must specify—(a) the name of the convicted person; and(b) the amount of the fine.(4) The magistrate must cause a notice of the order to be sent to the Commissioner if the fine is not paid within 24 hours of the making of the order.(5) An order under subregulation (2) ceases to have effect if—(a) the convicted person produces to the Commissioner a receipt or other evidence to prove that the fine has been paid;(b) the convicted person serves the sentence of imprisonment imposed in default of payment of the fine; or(c) the conviction of the convicted person is quashed on appeal.(6) An order under subregulation (2)(b) ceases to have effect in respect of a motor vehicle if—(a) the convicted person sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle; and(b) the new owner of the vehicle is, at the time of delivery of the notice of transfer of ownership under regulation 17, in possession of a valid certificate of clearance.(7) For the purposes of subregulation (6)(b), a certificate of clearance is valid for not more than 72 hours from the time of issue, but no day that is a general holiday is to be taken into account in computing that period of 72 hours.(8) In this regulation—certificate of clearance (過户不受限證明書), in relation to a motor vehicle, means a certificate—(a) issued by the Commissioner in the specified form; and(b) stating that no notice of a valid order under subregulation (2)(b) appears in the Commissioner’s record in respect of the vehicle.(L.N. 141 of 2024) 60A. Amendment of Schedule 5A The Commissioner may by order published in the Gazette amend Schedule 5A.(25 of 2005 s. 25) 61. Revocation The Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) and the Road Traffic (International Circulation) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) are revoked. 62. Transitional provisions (1) Schedule 10 shall have effect for the purposes of transition to the provisions of these regulations from the provisions of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) and the Road Traffic (International Circulation) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) revoked by regulation 61 of these regulations and shall be in addition to and shall not derogate from section 23 of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1).(2) (Repealed 89 of 1994 s. 31)(3) Regulation 11(1) shall not have effect in relation to a registration mark falling within the description in paragraph (b) of that regulation if—(a) the registration mark was assigned or allocated, or deemed to be assigned or allocated, under these regulations before the commencement# of the amendments made by the Revenue (Personalized Vehicle Registration Marks) Ordinance 2005 (25 of 2005) to that regulation; and(b) the registration mark is valid at the commencement of those amendments. (25 of 2005 s. 26)Editorial Note:# Commencement date: 10 March 2006. 62A. Transitional provisions for Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulation 2025 (L.N. 169 of 2025)(1) In this regulation— (E.R. 3 of 2022)Amendment Regulation (《修訂規例》) means the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulation 2025; (L.N. 169 of 2025)pre-amended Schedule 2 (原有附表2) means Schedule 2 as in force immediately before 1 November 2025. (L.N. 169 of 2025)(L.N. 169 of 2025)(2) If—(a) the last day on which the licence for a motor vehicle specified in item 6 under the heading “Annual Licence Fees” of the pre-amended Schedule 2 has effect falls on or before 28 February 2026;(b) the vehicle licence is not surrendered before it expires; and(c) the Commissioner receives an application on or before 28 February 2026 for licensing the motor vehicle for a further period under regulation 21(5) or (6) (licence renewal),then in relation to payment of any fee under regulation 21 for the licence renewal, the pre-amended Schedule 2 continues to apply as if the Amendment Regulation had not been made.(3) Subregulation (4) applies if—(a) the last day on which the licence for a motor vehicle specified in item 6 under the heading “Annual Licence Fees” of the pre-amended Schedule 2 has effect falls on or before 28 February 2026; and(b) the Commissioner receives an application after 28 February 2026 for licensing the motor vehicle for a further period under regulation 21(6).(4) Regulation 21(7) has effect as if a reference in that regulation to the appropriate annual licence fee were— (L.N. 169 of 2025)(a) in relation to each day of the unlicensed period referred to in that regulation that falls on or before 1 November 2025—a reference to the appropriate annual licence fee prescribed in the pre-amended Schedule 2; and(b) in relation to each day of the unlicensed period referred to in that regulation that falls after 1 November 2025—a reference to the appropriate annual licence fee prescribed in Schedule 2 as in force on that day.(5) Subregulations (2), (3) and (4) have effect with respect to regulations 21(9), 23 and 23A and, accordingly, a reference to regulation 21 in regulations 21(9), 23(4) and 23A(4) is a reference to regulation 21 as read together with those subregulations.(L.N. 31 of 2021 and 15 of 2021 s. 5; L.N. 169 of 2025) 62B. Transitional provisions for Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulation 2025 (1) In this regulation—Amendment Regulation (《修訂規例》) means the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulation 2025;pre-amended Schedule 2 (原有附表2) means Schedule 2 as in force immediately before 1 January 2026.(2) If the Commissioner received an application on or before 31 December 2025 for the issue of a closed road permit under regulation 49(1) or (1A), then in relation to any fee for the issue of the permit, the pre-amended Schedule 2 continues to apply as if the Amendment Regulation had not been made.(L.N. 168 of 2025) Part X (Part X repealed L.N. 101 of 2019) 63. (Repealed L.N. 101 of 2019) 64. (Repealed L.N. 101 of 2019) 65. (Repealed L.N. 101 of 2019) 66. (Repealed L.N. 101 of 2019) 67. (Repealed L.N. 101 of 2019) Schedule 1 [reg. 4](Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) Particulars to be entered in the register—(i) Registration mark.(ii) Classification of vehicle.(iii) Date of first registration.(iv) Full name of registered owner.(v) Full residential address of the registered owner (or of the registered office of a corporate body).(vi) Identity document.(vii) Make.(viii) Year of manufacture.(ix) Engine number.(x) Chassis number.(xi) Cylinder capacity or rated power. (L.N. 77 of 2012)(xii) Permitted gross vehicle weight (goods vehicles and special purpose vehicles only).(xiii) Type of body.(xiv) Colour.(xv) Seating capacity and standing passenger capacity.(xvi) Any other particulars required by the Commissioner.(xvii) Country of origin.(xviii) Licence fee. Schedule 2 [regs. 4, 5, 9, 12O, 16, 17, 21, 23, 27, 30, 38, 40, 42, 49, 50A, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 59, 62A & 62B](25 of 2005 s. 27; L.N. 101 of 2019; L.N. 31 of 2021 and 15 of 2021 ss. 6 and 7; L.N. 168 of 2025)Fees (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012)Miscellaneous Fees(13 of 2024 s. 70) Fee $ 1. Certificate of particulars in the register fee (L.N. 201 of 1995) 45 2. Registration fee (L.N. 201 of 1995; L.N. 171 of 2005; L.N. 92 of 2015; L.N. 158 of 2017) 100 3. Transfer of registration mark fee 560 4. Transfer of ownership fee (a) motor cycles and motor tricycles 250 (b) all other vehicles (40 of 1991 s. 7) 1,000 5. Duplicate registration document fee, duplicate vehicle licence fee other than in the case of a rickshaw, or duplicate certificate of allocation fee (25 of 2005 s. 27) 60 6. Duplicate vehicle licence fee in the case of a rickshaw (L.N. 92 of 2015; L.N. 158 of 2017) 20 7. Duplicate trade licence or permit (L.N. 92 of 2015; L.N. 158 of 2017) 86 (L.N. 300 of 1990; L.N. 267 of 1994; L.N. 525 of 1996; L.N. 28 of 1998; L.N. 141 of 1998; 13 of 2024 s. 70)Annual Licence Fees Fee $ 1. (a) Goods vehicle (other than van-type light goods vehicle) and special purpose vehicle— (i) not exceeding 1.9 tonnes permitted gross vehicle weight 1,175 (ii) exceeding 1.9 tonnes permitted gross vehicle weight, but not exceeding 5.5 tonnes permitted gross vehicle weight 2,290 (iii) exceeding 5.5 tonnes permitted gross vehicle weight 4,580 (b) Van-type light goods vehicle— (i) not exceeding 1.9 tonnes permitted gross vehicle weight 2,115 (ii) exceeding 1.9 tonnes permitted gross vehicle weight (40 of 1991 s. 8) 4,140 2. Public bus— (a) for the driver; and 25 (b) an additional fee for each seat for a passenger in such vehicle 50 3. Private bus— (a) for the driver; and 25 (b) an additional fee for each seat for a passenger in such vehicle 45 4. Taxi 3,045 5. Private car of which the cylinder capacity of the engine— (a) does not exceed 1 500 cubic centimetres 4,960 (b) exceeds 1 500 cubic centimetres but does not exceed 2 500 cubic centimetres 7,384 (c) exceeds 2 500 cubic centimetres but does not exceed 3 500 cubic centimetres 9,815 (d) exceeds 3 500 cubic centimetres but does not exceed 4 500 cubic centimetres 12,246 (e) exceeds 4 500 cubic centimetres 14,580 and in addition to the appropriate fee mentioned above, in the case of a private car the engine of which is designed to use as a fuel light diesel oil as defined in section 69 of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109) 1,898 6. Electrically powered passenger vehicle the rated power of which— (a) does not exceed 75 kilowatts 1,500 (b) exceeds 75 kilowatts but does not exceed 125 kilowatts 2,000 (c) exceeds 125 kilowatts but does not exceed 175 kilowatts 2,500 (d) exceeds 175 kilowatts but does not exceed 225 kilowatts 3,000 (e) exceeds 225 kilowatts (L.N. 169 of 2025) 5,000 7. Motor cycle 1,200 8. Trailer—for each 250 kg permitted gross vehicle weight or part thereof, excluding any gross vehicle weight of the trailer imposed on the drawing vehicle 30 9. Motor tricycle 1,200 10. Invalid carriage (L.N. 92 of 2015) 14 11. Public light bus 8,315 12. Private light bus 2,635 13. Rickshaw (L.N. 92 of 2015; L.N. 158 of 2017) 61 (18 of 1989 s. 3; 26 of 1990 s. 3; 40 of 1991 s. 8; L.N. 31 of 2021 and 15 of 2021 s. 6) Permit and Certificate Fees Fee $ 1-3. (Repealed L.N. 160 of 2017) 4. Trade licence, per annum 500 5. Closed road permit (other than for a road in Lantau)— (L.N. 168 of 2025) (a) for a private car 744 (b) for a goods vehicle 588 (c) for a bus (L.N. 168 of 2025) 588 5A. Closed road permit issued under regulation 49(1A) for use in connection with a trade licence (L.N. 88 of 2012; L.N. 168 of 2025) 744 6. Closed road permit for a road in Lantau, per annum— (a) upon first issue 900 (b) upon renewal 660 7. Goods permit 260 8. Excess passengers permit (L.N. 92 of 2015; L.N. 158 of 2017) 185 9. Movement permit (L.N. 92 of 2015; L.N. 158 of 2017) 820 10. Long load permit (L.N. 158 of 2017) 240 11. Wide load permit (L.N. 158 of 2017) 240 12. Advertising vehicle permit (L.N. 158 of 2017) 200 13. Expressway permit (L.N. 158 of 2017) 175 (L.N. 201 of 1995; L.N. 525 of 1996; L.N. 28 of 1998; L.N. 141 of 1998; L.N. 171 of 2005) Notes 1. For the purpose of these regulations, the cylinder capacity of any motor vehicle deriving its motive power wholly from an internal combustion engine worked by a cylinder or cylinders or by a rotary-pistons shall be—(a) in the case of a single-cylinder engine, the cylinder capacity attributable to the cylinder of the engine;(b) in the case of an engine having two or more cylinders, the sum of the cylinder capacities attributable to the separate cylinders;(c) in the case of a rotary-piston engine having a single rotor, the capacity of one of the stator lobes multiplied by the number of lobes attributable to the stator; and(d) in the case of a rotary-piston engine having two or more rotors, the sum of the capacities of one of the stator lobes attributable to each stator-motor multiplied by the number of lobes attributable to one stator. 2. The capacity attributable to any cylinder or any stator lobe of an internal combustion engine shall be deemed to be equal to—(a) in the case of a cylinder having a single piston, the product, expressed in cubic centimetres, of the square of the internal diameter of such cylinder measured in centimetres, and the distance measured in centimetres, multiplied by 0.7854; through which the piston associated with that cylinder moves during one half of a revolution of the engine;(b) in the case of a cylinder having more than one piston, the sum of the products, expressed in cubic centimetres, of the square of the internal diameter of each part of the cylinder in which a piston moves, measured in centimetres and the distance through which the piston associated with that diameter moves during one half of a revolution of the engine measured in centimetres multiplied by 0.7854; and(c) in the case of a rotary-piston engine, the volume of the space enclosed between one working face of the motor and one lobe of the stator at its maximum, expressed in cubic centimetres, less the volume of the space enclosed between one working face of the rotor and the stator at its minimum, expressed in cubic centimetres. 3. In measuring cylinders or stator lobes for the purpose of calculating capacity, and in calculating cylinder capacity, fractions of centimetres shall be taken into account. Schedule 3 [reg. 7]Particulars to be Entered in a Registration Document (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 1. Details of Registered Owner (i) Full name of registered owner.(ii) Identity document number. 2. Details or Vehicle (i) Registration mark.(ii) Classification of vehicle.(iii) Date of first registration.(iv) Make.(v) Year of manufacture.(vi) Engine number.(vii) Chassis number.(viii) Cylinder capacity or rated power. (L.N. 77 of 2012)(ix) Permitted gross vehicle weight (goods vehicles and special purpose vehicles only).(x) Type of body.(xi) Colour.(xii) Seating capacity and standing passenger capacity.(xiii) Any other particulars required by the Commissioner. 3. Conditions of Licence Schedule 4 [regs. 2, 8 & 12J](25 of 2005 s. 28)Provisions as to Display of Registration Marks and Plates (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 1. Form of Display of Registration Marks(a) Arrangement of Letters and Numerals(i) The letters and numerals of a registration mark (not being a personalized registration mark) shall be displayed—(A) in a single row, as shown in Diagram 1— Diagram 1; or(B) in 2 rows, with the letters in the upper row and the numerals in the lower row, as shown in Diagram 1A— Diagram 1A. (ii) In the case of a personalized registration mark, subject to subparagraph (c), the letters and numerals shall be displayed—(A) (if the certificate of allocation specifies the arrangement in a single row only) in a single row only, as shown in Diagram 2— Diagram 2; or(B) (if the certificate of allocation specifies the arrangement both in a single row and in 2 rows) either—(I) in a single row, as shown in Diagram 2 above; or(II) in 2 rows, as shown in Diagram 2A— Diagram 2A. (iii) If the letters and numerals of a personalized registration mark are displayed in 2 rows, the maximum number of letters and numerals in each row is 4 (counting a blank space as one letter or numeral).(iv) In the case of a personalized registration mark displayed in 2 rows, any blank space which would, if not for this sub-subparagraph, appear on the right most side of the upper row or the left most side of the lower row shall, for the purpose of having the letters and numerals in the relevant row centred, be disregarded so that there is a margin of the same width on each side of the row.(b) Form and Size of Letters and Numerals(i) The letters and numerals of a registration mark for display shall comply with sub-subparagraph (ii) and with the form and proportions shown in Diagram 3— Diagram 3. (ii) All letters and numerals in accordance with Diagram 1, 1A, 2, 2A or 3 shall be not less than 8 cm and not more than 11 cm high, except that— (25 of 2005 s. 28)(A) in the case of an invalid carriage or a motor cycle, the letters and numerals shall be not less than 5 cm and not more than 11 cm high; or(B) where written approval is given by the Commissioner for the letters or numerals to be less than 8 cm high, the letters or numerals shall be not less than the height so approved.(c) Spacing of Letters and Numerals of Personalized Registration Marks(i) Subject to sub-subparagraphs (ii) and (iii), each letter or numeral of a personalized registration mark for display shall be separated from the letter or numeral it immediately precedes or follows by a space, which shall be—(A) in the case of an invalid carriage or a motor cycle, not less than 0.2 cm and not more than 2.5 cm wide (or, if there are 2 or more than 2 numerals “1”, placed together side by side, in the arrangement of the letters and numerals, more than 0.8 cm but not more than 2.5 cm wide); or(B) in the case of any other motor vehicle, not less than 1 cm and not more than 3.2 cm wide,and all such spaces separating the letters and numerals shall be of the same width.(ii) A blank space between any 2 letters or numerals, or between a letter and a numeral, of a personalized registration mark for display shall be—(A) in the case of an invalid carriage or a motor cycle, not less than 3.2 cm and not more than 4.2 cm wide; or(B) in the case of any other motor vehicle, not less than 5.5 cm and not more than 7 cm wide.(iii) The space referred to in sub-subparagraph (i) is not required between a letter and a blank space, or between a numeral and a blank space, of a personalized registration mark for display.(iv) For the purposes of sub-subparagraphs (i) to (iii), the width of a space or blank space between any 2 letters or numerals, or between a letter and a numeral, shall be measured horizontally between the vertical line passing through the right extreme edge of the letter or numeral immediately preceding the following letter or numeral and the vertical line passing through the left extreme edge of the following letter or numeral. (25 of 2005 s. 28) 2. Display of Registration Marks and Colours, Construction, Fitting and Illumination of Registration Marks(a) Except as prescribed in subparagraph (f), the registration mark shall be displayed on the front and on the back of a motor vehicle in a vertical position, so that every letter and numeral of the registration mark is vertical, and is easily distinguishable, in the case of the registration mark displayed on the front of the vehicle, from in front of the vehicle, and in the case of the registration mark displayed on the back of the vehicle, from behind the vehicle.(b) Subject to subparagraph (c), the registration mark shall be displayed on a reflex-reflecting number plate, being a plate which complies with the requirements laid down by the British Standard Specification for Reflex-reflecting Number Plates published on 11 September 1972 under the number B.S. AU 145a and is of a type in respect of which there has been issued by the Commissioner a certificate that a plate of that type complies with those requirements, and— (L.N. 391 of 1983; 25 of 2005 s. 28)(i) the registration mark, where it is displayed on the front of a motor vehicle, shall be formed of black letters and numerals upon a white background and where it is displayed on the back of the vehicle shall be formed of black letters and numerals upon a yellow background;(ii) that part of the plate which comprises the said background shall be constructed of reflex-reflecting material which shall at all times be maintained in a clean and efficient condition;(iii) no reflex-reflecting material shall be applied to any part of the said letters or numerals; and(iv) there shall be legibly and permanently marked on the plate the specification number B.S. AU 145a to indicate that it complies with the British Standard mentioned above, and the name, trade mark or other means of identification of the manufacturer of the plate.(c) Without prejudice to subparagraph (b) in the case of a double-decked bus that is designed to have a registration mark display on the back of the bus incorporated in the structure, with internal illumination, the registration mark displayed on the back of the bus may be formed of black letters and numerals indelibly inscribed upon a yellow surface and no letters, numerals or markings other than the registration mark shall be inscribed on such surface. (L.N. 391 of 1983)(d) The reflex-reflecting number plate shall be firmly fixed on to the motor vehicle.(e) No letter or numeral of a registration mark shall be capable of being detached provided that it shall not be a contravention of this requirement if the letters or numerals are made separately and are either welded or firmly riveted to the surface of the number plate. If the letters and numerals are displayed on a flat plate, the plate may be constructed having raised letters and numerals.(f) The registration mark shall not be displayed on the front of a motor cycle or trailer. In the case of an invalid carriage, the registration mark need not be displayed on the front of the invalid carriage where the Commissioner has exempted such invalid carriage, either in a particular case or by reference to a type of invalid carriage, from such requirement under subparagraph (a). (L.N. 262 of 1984)(g) No letters, numerals or markings shall be displayed on a reflex-reflecting number plate other than those required to be displayed or marked under these regulations.(h) When a vehicle of any kind is attached to a mechanically propelled motor vehicle either in front or behind, the registration mark required to be displayed on the front or on the back of the mechanically propelled vehicle or a duplicate of such registration mark shall be displayed on the front or on the back of the vehicle attached, as the case may be, in the same manner as the registration mark is required to be displayed upon the motor vehicle drawing or propelling the same.(i) Whenever a motor vehicle is in motion upon a road during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions (as defined in regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G)) a lamp shall be kept illuminated upon the motor vehicle so contrived as to illuminate by means of reflection or otherwise and to render easily distinguishable from any point not more than 15.25 m behind the motor vehicle every letter and numeral of the registration mark displayed on the back of the motor vehicle or on the vehicle attached to the back of the motor vehicle, as the case may be.(j) In this paragraph, reflex-reflecting number plate (反光字牌) means a flat rectangular plate displaying the registration mark of a motor vehicle in which the background to the registration mark consists of reflex-reflecting material, integrally attached to a suitable backing material. (25 of 2005 s. 28) Schedule 5 [regs. 6, 9, 13, 14 & 34](25 of 2005 s. 29)List of Special Registration Marks (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) Item 1. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. 2. 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88 and 99. 3. 111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 666, 777, 888 and 999. 4. 1111, 2222, 3333, 4444, 5555, 6666, 7777, 8888 and 9999. 5. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90. 6. 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900. 7. 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000 and 9000. 8. 123, 234, 345, 456, 567, 678 and 789. 9. 1234, 2345, 3456, 4567, 5678 and 6789. 10. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 and 98. 11. 1100, 1122, 1133, 1144, 1155, 1166, 1177, 1188, 1199, 2200, 2211, 2233, 2244, 2255, 2266, 2277, 2288, 2299, 3300, 3311, 3322, 3344, 3355, 3366, 3377, 3388, 3399, 4400, 4411, 4422, 4433, 4455, 4466, 4477, 4488, 4499, 5500, 5511, 5522, 5533, 5544, 5566, 5577, 5588, 5599, 6600, 6611, 6622, 6633, 6644, 6655, 6677, 6688, 6699, 7700, 7711, 7722, 7733, 7744, 7755, 7766, 7788, 7799, 8800, 8811, 8822, 8833, 8844, 8855, 8866, 8877, 8899, 9900, 9911, 9922, 9933, 9944, 9955, 9966, 9977, 9988. 12. 1001, 1221, 1331, 1441, 1551, 1661, 1771, 1881, 1991, 2002, 2112, 2332, 2442, 2552, 2662, 2772, 2882, 2992, 3003, 3113, 3223, 3443, 3553, 3663, 3773, 3883, 3993, 4004, 4114, 4224, 4334, 4554, 4664, 4774, 4884, 4994, 5005, 5115, 5225, 5335, 5445, 5665, 5775, 5885, 5995, 6006, 6116, 6226, 6336, 6446, 6556, 6776, 6886, 6996, 7007, 7117, 7227, 7337, 7447, 7557, 7667, 7887, 7997, 8008, 8118, 8228, 8338, 8448, 8558, 8668, 8778, 8998, 9009, 9119, 9229, 9339, 9449, 9559, 9669, 9779, 9889. 13. 101, 121, 131, 141, 151, 161, 171, 181, 191, 202, 212, 232, 242, 252, 262, 272, 282, 292, 303, 313, 323, 343, 353, 363, 373, 383, 393, 404, 414, 424, 434, 454, 464, 474, 484, 494, 505, 515, 525, 535, 545, 565, 575, 585, 595, 606, 616, 626, 636, 646, 656, 676, 686, 696, 707, 717, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 787, 797, 808, 818, 828, 838, 848, 858, 868, 878, 898, 909, 919, 929, 939, 949, 959, 969, 979, 989. 14. 1010, 1212, 1313, 1414, 1515, 1616, 1717, 1818, 1919, 2020, 2121, 2323, 2424, 2525, 2626, 2727, 2828, 2929, 3030, 3131, 3232, 3434, 3535, 3636, 3737, 3838, 3939, 4040, 4141, 4242, 4343, 4545, 4646, 4747, 4848, 4949, 5050, 5151, 5252, 5353, 5454, 5656, 5757, 5858, 5959, 6060, 6161, 6262, 6363, 6464, 6565, 6767, 6868, 6969, 7070, 7171, 7272, 7373, 7474, 7575, 7676, 7878, 7979, 8080, 8181, 8282, 8383, 8484, 8585, 8686, 8787, 8989, 9090, 9191, 9292, 9393, 9494, 9595, 9696, 9797, 9898. Schedule 5A [regs. 12C, 12K & 60A]Personalized Registration Marks to be Made Available for Allocation upon Sale by Auction in Commissioner’s Discretion (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) Item 1. B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z. 2. AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, FF, GG, HH, JJ, KK, LL, MM, NN, PP, RR, SS, TT, UU, VV, WW, XX, YY and ZZ. 3. AAA, BBB, CCC, DDD, EEE, FFF, GGG, HHH, JJJ, KKK, LLL, MMM, NNN, PPP, RRR, SSS, TTT, UUU, VVV, WWW, XXX, YYY and ZZZ. 4. AAAA, BBBB, CCCC, DDDD, EEEE, FFFF, GGGG, HHHH, JJJJ, KKKK, LLLL, MMMM, NNNN, PPPP, RRRR, SSSS, TTTT, UUUU, VVVV, WWWW, XXXX, YYYY and ZZZZ. (Schedule 5A added 25 of 2005 s. 30) Schedule 6 [regs. 12M & 24](25 of 2005 s. 31)Percentage of Annual Licence Fee which may be Refunded (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) Number of days in the unexpiredperiod of valid licence Percentage of annual fee which maybe refunded for each day of theunexpired period of valid licence Not exceeding 60 days Nil 60 days or over 0.24% (L.N. 172 of 1989) Schedule 7 [reg. 29]Permitted Areas for New Territories and Lantau Taxis (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 1. Permitted area for taxis licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within the New Territories—(a) The following roads in the Kwun Tong District as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)— (L.N. 58 of 2005)(i) New Clear Water Bay Road from the boundary of the Kwun Tong District to Shun Ching Street;(ii) Shun Lee Tsuen Road between Shun Ching Street and Shun King Street;(iii) Shun King Street; and (L.N. 58 of 2005)(iv) Lee On Road between Shun King Street and New Clear Water Bay Road.(b) The following roads in the North District as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)— (L.N. 58 of 2005)All roads.(c) The following roads in the Sai Kung District as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)— (L.N. 58 of 2005)(i) all roads outside Tseung Kwan O New Town, but excluding—(A) Fei Ngo Shan Road;(B) Clear Water Bay Road west of its junction with New Clear Water Bay Road;(C) Anderson Road; and(D) all roads leading from Anderson Road south of its junction with Clear Water Bay Road; and(ii) the following roads in the Tseung Kwan O New Town—(A) Ying Yip Road;(B) Hang Hau Road;(C) Chiu Shun Road between Hang Hau Road and Wan Po Road;(D) Wan Po Road between Chiu Shun Road and Shek Kok Road;(E) Shek Kok Road;(F) Sheung Ning Road north of its junction with Pui Shing Road;(G) Chung Wa Road;(H) Pui Shing Road south of its junction with Chung Wa Road;(I) Ngan O Road;(J) Ming Shing Street; and(K) Clear Water Bay Road. (L.N. 58 of 2005)(d) The following roads in the Sha Tin District as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)— (L.N. 58 of 2005)(i) Tai Po Road and local access roads leading therefrom north of its junction with Sha Tin Road but excluding Kau To Shan Road and the 2 slip roads joining Tai Po Road and Yuen Wo Road;(ii) Tolo Highway and access roads leading therefrom north of its junction with Tai Po Road near Sha Tin Race Course;(iii) the access road joining Tai Po Road and Sha Tin Race Course;(iv) the 2 slip roads joining Sha Tin Wai Road and Sha Tin Road to the north of Sha Tin Wai Road;(v) Sha Tin Road north of its junction with the slip roads mentioned in sub-subparagraph (iv);(vi) Sha Tin Wai Road between its north-bound slip road to Sha Tin Road and Siu Lek Yuen Road;(vii) Ngan Shing Street between Sha Tin Wai Road and Chap Wai Kon Street;(viii) Chap Wai Kon Street west of its junction with Ngan Shing Street;(ix) Ma On Shan Road;(x) all roads in Ma On Shan;(xi) Shing Mun Tunnels;(xii) Shing Mun Tunnel Road;(xiii) Tai Po Road between Shing Mun Tunnel Road and Sha Tin Road;(xiv) the 2 slip roads joining Tate’s Cairn Highway and Ma on Shan Road;(xv) the 2 slip roads joining Sha Tin Wai Road and Tate’s Cairn Highway to the north of Siu Lek Yuen Road; and (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xvi) Tate’s Cairn Highway between Tolo Highway and the 2 slip roads mentioned in sub-subparagraph (xv).(e) The following roads in the Tai Po District as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)— (L.N. 58 of 2005)All roads.(f) The following roads in the Tsuen Wan District as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)— (L.N. 58 of 2005)(i) Castle Peak Road between Tuen Mun and the Lido Car Park underneath Ting Kau Bridge and local access roads leading from that section of Castle Peak Road;(ii) Castle Peak Road between Tuen Mun Road at Chai Wan Kok and Tai Ho Road;(iii) Tuen Mun Road;(iv) Route Twisk;(v) Tai Mo Shan Road;(vi) Sai Lau Kok Road;(vii) Wai Tsuen Road;(viii) Miu Kong Street;(ix) Shing Mun Road between Miu Kong Street and Sai Lau Kok Road;(x) Cheung Pei Shan Road;(xi) Shing Mun Tunnels;(xii) Tsuen Kam Interchange;(xiii) Tsuen Wan Road between Tuen Mun Road and Tsuen Tsing Interchange;(xiv) Texaco Road North;(xv) Texaco Road;(xvi) Tsuen Tsing Interchange;(xvii) Tsing Tsuen Road;(xviii) Lantau Link;(xix) North Lantau Highway;(xx) Ting Kau Bridge; (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xxi) Tai Lam Tunnel; (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xxii) Penny’s Bay Highway; (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xxiii) the 4 slip roads joining North Lantau Highway and Penny’s Bay Highway; (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xxiv) Magic Road; (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xxv) Inspiration Drive; (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xxvi) Fantasy Road; (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xxvii) Chak Yan Road; and (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xxviii) Long Yan Road. (L.N. 58 of 2005)(g) The following roads in the Tuen Mun District as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)— (L.N. 58 of 2005)All roads.(h) The following roads in the Yuen Long District as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)— (L.N.

58 of 2005)All roads.(i) The following roads in the Islands District as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)— (L.N. 58 of 2005)(i) North Lantau Highway;(ii) Airport Road;(iii) Cheong Hong Road;(iv) Cheong Hing Road;(v) Cheong Wong Road;(vi) (Repealed L.N. 52 of 2006)(vii) Airport South Interchange; (L.N. 58 of 2005)(viii) Airport North Interchange; (L.N. 58 of 2005)(ix) Magic Road; (L.N. 58 of 2005; L.N. 52 of 2006)(x) Sea Point Road; (L.N. 58 of 2005; L.N. 52 of 2006)(xi) Sky Plaza Road; (L.N. 52 of 2006; L.N. 62 of 2017)(xii) Cheong Tat Road westbound between Airport North Interchange and Cheong Hing Road; (L.N. 52 of 2006; L.N. 62 of 2017)(xiii) Chek Lap Kok Road, but excluding—(A) the section of the southbound carriageway of Chek Lap Kok Road south of its junction with Tung Wing Road; and(B) the section of the northbound carriageway of Chek Lap Kok Road between the junction of Chek Lap Kok Road with East Coast Road and the junction of Chek Lap Kok Road with the slip road leading to it from Sky City Interchange; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xiv) Shun Fai Road; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xv) Shun Wui Road; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xvi) Shun Ming Road; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xvii) Shun Lin Road; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xviii) Shun Chit Road; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xix) Tung Wing Road; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xx) Sky City Interchange; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xxi) the section of Cheong Lin Road between Sky City Interchange and Airport South Interchange; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xxii) the roundabout joining Cheong Lin Road and Cheong Shun Road, and the section of Cheong Lin Road between the roundabout and Airport South Interchange; (L.N. 62 of 2017; L.N. 117 of 2025)(xxiii) Cheong King Road; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xxiv) the section of the northbound carriageway of East Coast Road between Cheong King Road and Sky City Interchange; (L.N. 62 of 2017)(xxv) the slip road of Cheong Lin Road leading to Cheong Hong Road from the roundabout joining Cheong Lin Road and Cheong Shun Road; (L.N. 62 of 2017; L.N. 117 of 2025)(xxvi) Shun Long Road; (L.N. 62 of 2017; L.N. 117 of 2025)(xxvii) Cheong Shun Road; and (L.N. 117 of 2025)(xxviii) the northwest-bound section of Cheong Lin Road from its junction with Cheong Hong Road leading to the roundabout joining Cheong Lin Road and Cheong Shun Road, but excluding the slip road leading to Gate House No. 2. (L.N. 117 of 2025)(j) The following roads in the Kwai Tsing District as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)— (L.N. 58 of 2005)(i) Texaco Road;(ii) Tsuen Tsing Interchange;(iii) Tsing Tsuen Road;(iv) Tam Kon Shan Interchange;(v) Fung Shue Wo Road between Tam Kon Shan Interchange and Tsing Yi Road West;(vi) Tsing Yi Road West between Fung Shue Wo Road and Cheung Tsing Highway;(vii) the slip road joining Tsing Yi Road West and Cheung Tsing Highway;(viii) Cheung Tsing Highway between the slip road joining Cheung Tsing Highway and Tsing Yi Road West and North West Tsing Yi Interchange;(ix) North West Tsing Yi Interchange;(x) Lantau Link;(xi) Ting Kau Bridge; (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xii) Tsing King Road between Tam Kon Shan Interchange and Tsing Yi Station of the Airport Railway; and (L.N. 58 of 2005)(xiii) Tsing Yi North Coastal Road. (L.N. 58 of 2005)(k) All roads in the Shenzhen Bay Port Hong Kong Port Area. (L.N. 68 of 2007)(l) The following roads in the Islands District and Tuen Mun District, as delineated in Part II of Schedule 1 to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547)—(i) all roads directly joining Lung Mun Road and Shun Long Road;(ii) all roads directly joining Lung Fu Road and Shun Long Road;(iii) all roads directly joining Lung Mun Road and Chek Lap Kok Road; and(iv) all roads directly joining Lung Fu Road and Chek Lap Kok Road. (L.N. 62 of 2017) 2. Permitted area for taxis licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within Lantau—(a) All roads in Lantau. (L.N. 62 of 2017)(b) All roads in Chek Lap Kok. (L.N. 62 of 2017)(L.N. 65 of 1998) Schedule 8 [reg. 31](L.N. 52 of 2007)(Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012)Forms 1-2 (Repealed L.N. 52 of 2007) _ Form 3 (Repealed L.N. 262 of 1984) _ Form 4 International Circulation Permit Schedule 9 [reg. 56]Particulars to be Entered on Part VIII Permits (L.N. 197 of 2022)(Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 1. Closed Road Permit Name of permit holderVehicle registration mark, trade plate number or movement permit numberRoads on which the vehicle is allowedPermitted hours of operationDate of expiryAdditional conditions imposed(L.N. 88 of 2012) 2. Bus Lane Permit Name of permit holderVehicle registration markBus lane on which the vehicle is allowedPermitted hours of operationDate of expiryAdditional conditions imposed(L.N. 88 of 2012) 3. Prohibited Zone Permit Name of permit holderVehicle registration markProhibited zone in which the vehicle is allowedPermitted hours of operationDate of expiryAdditional conditions imposed(L.N. 88 of 2012) 4. Restricted Zone Permit Name of permit holderVehicle registration markRestricted zone in which the vehicle is allowedPermitted hours of operationDate of expiryAdditional conditions imposed(L.N. 88 of 2012) 5. Goods Permit Vehicle registration markPermitted weight of goods to be carriedDate of expiryAdditional conditions imposed 6. Excess Passengers Permit Vehicle registration markTotal number of persons that may be carried (including the driver)Time of operation allowedRoutes allowedDate of expiryAdditional conditions imposed 7. Movement Permit Name of ownerType of body or modelEngine numberChassis numberMaximum speed of vehicleTime of operation allowedRoutes allowedDate of expiryAdditional conditions imposed(L.N. 88 of 2012) 8. Long Load Permit or Wide Load Permit Vehicle registration markLimit of loadDate of expiryTime of operation allowedRoutes allowedAdditional conditions imposed 9. (Repealed L.N. 277 of 1992) 10. Expressway Permit Name of permit holderVehicle registration mark, movement permit number or chassis number (if the vehicle is used under a trade licence)Route allowedPermitted hours of operationDate of expiryAdditional conditions imposed(L.N. 247 of 1991; L.N. 88 of 2012) Schedule 10 [regs. 8 & 62]Transitional Provisions (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 1. Where a vehicle is registered under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg) revoked by regulation 61 of these regulations (hereinafter in this Schedule referred to as the revoked regulations) in a class specified in column 1 below and the registration is in force at the commencement** of these regulations, the vehicle shall be deemed to be registered under these regulations within the class specified opposite thereto in column 2 below and these regulations shall apply to the vehicle as if it were registered under these regulations. 1.Class of vehicle 2.Class of vehicle Private car Private car Public light bus Public light bus Private light bus Private light bus Motor cycle Motor cycle Motor tricycle Motor tricycle Invalid carriage Invalid carriage Goods vehicle whether or not exceeding 45 cwt. weight unladen, if the vehicle has an assigned maximum laden weight not exceeding 108.3 cwt. (permitted gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5.5 tonnes) Light goods vehicle Goods vehicle whether or not exceeding 45 cwt. weight unladen, if the vehicle has an assigned maximum laden weight exceeding 108.3 cwt. but not exceeding 471.4 cwt. (permitted gross vehicle weight exceeding 5.5 tonnes but not exceeding 24 tonnes) Medium goods vehicle Goods vehicle exceeding 45 cwt. weight unladen, if the vehicle has an assigned maximum laden weight exceeding 471.4 cwt. but not exceeding 746.4 cwt. (permitted gross vehicle weight exceeding 24 tonnes but not exceeding 38 tonnes) Heavy goods vehicle Public omnibus Public bus Private omnibus Private bus Trailer Trailer Hong Kong and Kowloon taxi, New Territories taxi or Lantau taxi Taxi (L.N. 262 of 1984; L.N. 240 of 1985) 2. A goods vehicle of the class specified in column 1 in paragraph 1 which is deemed to be a goods vehicle of the class specified opposite thereto in column 2 in that paragraph may be reclassified in the appropriate class by the Commissioner after the vehicle is inspected and weighed by him. 3. Every goods vehicle specified in column 1 in paragraph 1 shall be deemed to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of these regulations but will continue to be classified as a goods vehicle of the class specified opposite thereto in column 2 in that paragraph until the vehicle has been inspected by the Commissioner and reclassified if necessary. 4. (1) The registered owner of a motor vehicle under the revoked regulations shall, if he is the registered owner of the motor vehicle at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be the registered owner of the motor vehicle under these regulations.(2) The person who is licensed as the owner of a trailer that is licensed under the revoked regulations shall, if he is the licensed owner of the trailer at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be the registered owner of the trailer under these regulations. 5. The registration book or a duplicate thereof issued in respect of a motor vehicle under the revoked regulations shall, if it is valid at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be a registration document issued in respect of the motor vehicle under these regulations. 6. The registration mark assigned or allocated under the revoked regulations shall, if the assignment or allocation of the registration mark is in force at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be a registration mark assigned or allocated under these regulations. 7. A registration mark displayed on a motor vehicle at the commencement of these regulations—(a) in the case of a motor vehicle first registered before 1 June 1983, in accordance with regulations 9 and 10 of the revoked regulations may be continued to be so displayed on such motor vehicle up till 31 May 1985 inclusive, in which event it shall not be necessary to comply with regulation 8 of these regulations; and(b) in the case of a motor vehicle first registered before, on or after 1 June 1983, in accordance with regulation 10A of the revoked regulations shall be deemed to be displayed in accordance with regulation 8 of these regulations. 8. The register of vehicles maintained by the Commissioner under the revoked regulations at the commencement of these regulations shall be deemed to be a register of vehicles maintained by the Commissioner under these regulations, and any certificate issued of particulars in such register maintained under the revoked regulations shall be deemed to be a certificate issued of particulars in the register maintained under these regulations. 9. A motor vehicle or trailer licensed under the revoked regulations shall, if the licence is in force at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be licensed under these regulations. 10. The vehicle licence or a duplicate thereof issued in respect of a motor vehicle or trailer under the revoked regulations shall, if the vehicle licence is valid at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be a vehicle licence issued under these regulations, and if such vehicle licence is displayed in accordance with the revoked regulations it shall be deemed to be displayed in accordance with these regulations. 11. A trade licence and trade plates issued under the revoked regulations shall, if the licence is valid at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be a trade licence and trade plates issued under these regulations, and a register of journeys maintained by the holder of a trade licence under the revoked regulations shall be deemed to be a register of journeys maintained under these regulations. 12. A movement permit issued under regulation 5 of the revoked regulations shall, if the permit is valid at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be a movement permit issued under regulation 53 of these regulations. 13. A closed road permit issued under regulation 15 of the Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) revoked by the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G) shall, if the permit is valid at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be a closed road permit issued under regulation 49 of these regulations. 14. An excess passengers permit issued under regulation 96 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Use) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) revoked by the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A) shall, if the permit is valid at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be an excess passengers permit issued under regulation 52 of these regulations. 15. A long load permit or wide load permit issued under regulation 100 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Use) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) revoked by the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A) shall, if the permit is valid at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be a long load permit or wide load permit issued under regulation 54 of these regulations. 16. Any permit or certificate issued under the Road Traffic (International Circulation) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) revoked by regulation 61 of these regulations shall, if the permit or certificate is valid at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be a permit or certificate issued under Part V of these regulations. 17. Any registration mark assigned to a motor vehicle, and a registration card issued, under the Road Traffic (International Circulation) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) revoked by regulation 61 of these regulations shall, if the registration mark or registration card is current at the commencement of these regulations, be deemed to be a registration mark assigned or registration card issued under Part V of these regulations. 18. Without prejudice to any other provision of this Schedule, in so far as any application, determination or decision made or having effect as if made, direction or notice issued, given or delivered or having effect as if issued, given or delivered, condition imposed or having effect as if imposed, fee paid, exemption made, or other thing done or having effect as if done, under the revoked Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) or Road Traffic (International Circulation) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) could have been made, issued, given, delivered, imposed, paid or done under a corresponding provision of these regulations it shall not be invalidated by the revocation effected by regulation 61 of these regulations, but shall have effect as if made, issued, given, delivered, imposed, paid or done under that corresponding provision.(L.N. 218 of 1984) 19. Where any enactment or document refers, whether specifically or by means of a general description, to the regulations revoked by regulation 61 of these regulations or is to be construed as so referring, the reference shall, except where the context otherwise requires, be construed as, or as including, a reference to the corresponding provision of these regulations. 20. Without prejudice to paragraph 8, any record kept under the regulations revoked by regulation 61 of these regulations shall be deemed to form part of the record kept under the corresponding provisions of these regulations. Editorial Note: ** Commencement date: 25 August 1984. Schedule 11 [reg. 29](Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012)Figure No. 1 End of Permitted Area for New Territories Taxis This sign may be used to indicate the area limitations beyond which a taxi that is only licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within the New Territories shall not operate.(L.N. 262 of 1984) Figure No. 2 End of Permitted Area for Lantau Taxis This sign may be used to indicate the area limitations beyond which a taxi that is only licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within Lantau shall not operate.(L.N. 172 of 1997) Schedule 12 [reg. 46A(3)(b)]Particulars to be Contained in Written Authorization (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 1. Number of the trade plate issued in respect of the trade licence 2. Validity period of the trade licence 3. Name of the licence holder 4. Emergency telephone number of the licence holder 5. Business name as shown in the Business Registration Certificate (if applicable) held by the licence holder 6. Business address of the licence holder 7. Business Registration Certificate number (if applicable) 8. Purpose for which the written authorization is given 9. Particulars of the authorized user—(a) Name(b) Hong Kong identity card number(c) Date on which the authorized user began to be employed by the licence holder(d) Position currently held 10. Particulars of all the persons designated by the licence holder under regulation 46A(5)—(a) Names(b) Respective dates on which they began to be employed by the licence holder(c) Positions currently held(d) Specimen signatures(Schedule 12 added L.N. 88 of 2012) Schedule 13 [reg. 46A(7)]Particulars to be Contained in Record of Authorization (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 1. Number of the trade plate issued in respect of the trade licence 2. Validity period of the trade licence 3. Name of the licence holder 4. Business name as shown in the Business Registration Certificate (if applicable) held by the licence holder 5. Business Registration Certificate number (if applicable) 6. Particulars of the authorized user—(a) Name(b) Hong Kong identity card number(c) Serial number of the written authorization(d) Date on which the authorized user began to be employed by the licence holder(e) Position currently held 7. Particulars of all the persons designated by the licence holder under regulation 46A(5)—(a) Names(b) Hong Kong identity card numbers(c) Respective dates on which they began to be employed by the licence holder(d) Positions currently held(e) Specimen signatures(Schedule 13 added L.N. 88 of 2012) Schedule 14 [reg. 48(2)]Particulars to be Contained in Register of Journeys (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 1. Number of the trade plate issued in respect of the trade licence 2. Validity period of the trade licence 3. Name of the licence holder 4. Particulars of the journey—(a) Date(b) Time and place at which the journey is to be started(c) Time and place at which the journey finished (to be completed as soon as practicable after the journey)(d) Purpose 5. Particulars of the vehicle used—(a) Make(b) Type of vehicle(c) Chassis number, engine number or registration mark 6. If the vehicle is to be used by an authorized user, the following particulars of the authorized user—(a) Name(b) Driving licence number (need not be specified in the duplicate copy of the register) 7. If the authorized user has obtained the approval of a person designated by the licence holder or the approval of the licence holder under regulation 46A(4), the name and signature of the designated person or the licence holder 8. If the vehicle is a non-left-hand drive vehicle and the trade licence is to be used by a prospective purchaser for the purpose of test or trial, the following particulars of the prospective purchaser—(a) Name(b) Driving licence number (need not be specified in the duplicate copy of the register)(Schedule 14 added L.N. 88 of 2012)