Cap. 374B 《道路交通(駕駛執照)規例》Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations

Subject to paragraph (2), these regulations shall apply to persons in the public service of the State in the same manner as Parts 5, 7, 8 and 12 of the Ordinance are applied under section 3(1) of the Ordinance to persons in the public service of the State. (3 of 2002 s. 15; E.R. 2 of 2012)

These regulations do not apply to—

when he is driving a vehicle belonging to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in the course of his duties. (2 of 2012 s. 3)

Without limiting regulation 35, if— (35 of 2023 s. 59)

the Commissioner shall not issue, reissue or renew the driving licence to the person.

Without limiting regulation 35, if— (35 of 2023 s. 59)

the Commissioner shall not issue, reissue or renew the driving licence to the person.

If—

the Commissioner shall not issue, reissue or renew the driving licence to the person. (4 of 2009 s. 6)

Without limiting regulation 35, if—

the Commissioner must not issue or reissue the driving licence to the person, or renew it. (35 of 2023 s. 59 and E.R. 5 of 2024)

If—

the Commissioner must not issue or reissue the driving licence to the person, or renew it. (35 of 2023 s. 59 and E.R. 5 of 2024)

A driving licence entitling the holder thereof to drive—

shall not be issued to a person under the age of 18 years.

A driving licence entitling the holder thereof to drive a motor vehicle of a class other than any class specified in paragraph (1) shall not be issued to a person under the age of 21 years.

Subject to paragraph (4), a person shall not be eligible for a full driving licence to drive—

unless, at the date of his application for such licence, the person satisfies the conditions set out in paragraph (1A). (23 of 2008 s. 25)

The conditions referred to in paragraph (1) are that— (L.N. 1 of 2020)

The Commissioner may, in relation to a person’s application for a full driving licence referred to in paragraph (1), exempt, in writing, the person from the condition set out in paragraph (1A)(b). (23 of 2008 s. 25)

Subject to paragraph (4), a person shall not be eligible for a full driving licence to drive an articulated vehicle unless—

A person shall not be eligible for a full driving licence to drive a motor vehicle referred to in paragraph (1) or (2) if he has been convicted of an offence under section 36, 36A, 39, 39A, 39B, 39C, 39J, 39K, 39L, 39O(1) or 39S of the Ordinance during the 5 years immediately preceding his application. (24 of 2011 s. 21)

The Commissioner may in his discretion take into consideration driving experience gained other than under a driving licence issued in Hong Kong.

This regulation applies to an applicant for the issue of a full driving licence to drive a taxi, public light bus or public bus under regulation 11(2C).

Despite paragraph (1), this regulation does not apply to an applicant for a full driving licence to drive a taxi or public bus if—

An applicant to which this regulation applies is not eligible for a full driving licence to drive a taxi, public light bus or public bus unless the applicant has attended and completed a pre-service course in accordance with the code of practice within 1 year preceding the date of application.

For the purposes of paragraph (3), the date on which a person has attended and completed a pre-service course in accordance with the code of practice is the date of completion of the course as specified in the course certificate issued to the person.

If the Commissioner considers that an applicant need not complete any part of a pre-service course because the applicant’s previous experience is adequate for the purpose of that part, the Commissioner may exempt the applicant from that part. (L.N. 1 of 2020)

In this regulation—

(6 of 2012 s. 16; L.N. 1 of 2020)

On application for a driving licence or reissue or renewal thereof, the applicant shall make a declaration in such form and in such manner as is specified by the Commissioner as to whether or not he is suffering from any disease or physical disability specified in the First Schedule, or any other disease or physical disability which would be liable to cause the driving by him of a motor vehicle of such class as he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he is applying to be a source of danger to the public. (L.N. 3 of 2008; 23 of 2008 s. 26)

If, from the declaration required by paragraph (1), it appears to the Commissioner that the applicant is suffering from any disease or physical disability referred to in paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall refuse to issue, reissue or renew the driving licence: (L.N. 3 of 2008; 23 of 2008 s. 26) Provided that— (a)a driving licence limited to driving an invalid carriage may be granted or renewed if the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant is fit to drive an invalid carriage; (b)the applicant may, except in the case of any disease or physical disability specified in the First Schedule, claim to be subjected to a test specified by the Commissioner as to his fitness or ability to drive a motor vehicle of any such class as he would be authorized by the driving licence to drive, and if the applicant passes the test the driving licence shall not be refused by reason only of the declared disease or physical disability but may, if the test proves the applicant’s fitness to drive only a motor vehicle of a particular construction or design, be limited to the driving of a vehicle of such construction or design.

Without prejudice to paragraph (2), a holder of a valid driving licence who suffers from—

from which he did not suffer at the time when the issue, reissue or renewal (as the case may be) of the licence was applied for shall, after he becomes aware of such disease or disability, forthwith give notice in writing of such fact to the Commissioner. (L.N. 183 of 1997; 23 of 2008 s. 26)

Where a notice under paragraph (2A) is received by the Commissioner from a holder of a driving licence, the Commissioner may, if after making such inquiry as he considers necessary he is satisfied that there is reasonable ground to believe that the licence holder is suffering from any disease or disability referred to in paragraph (2A)(b)—

A holder of a driving licence to whom a notice is given under paragraph (2B)(b) may claim to be subjected to a test as to his fitness or ability to—

and if he passes the test specified by the Commissioner the driving licence shall not be cancelled or, if it has already been cancelled, it shall be returned to the licence holder and the cancellation shall be rescinded. (L.N. 183 of 1997)

If it appears to the Commissioner that there is reason to believe that any person who holds a driving licence is suffering from a disease or physical disability not specified in the First Schedule which is liable to cause the driving by him of a motor vehicle, being a motor vehicle of any such class as he is authorized by the driving licence to drive, to be a source of danger to the public, and after making such inquiry as he considers necessary the Commissioner is satisfied that the licence holder so suffering from such disease or physical disability has previously passed a test under this regulation, the Commissioner, after giving to the licence holder notice of his intention to cancel the driving licence, may cancel the driving licence: (L.N. 183 of 1997) Provided that a licence holder, except in the case of any disease or physical disability specified in the First Schedule, may claim to be subjected to a test as to his fitness or ability to— (a)drive a motor vehicle of a particular construction or design; or (b)drive a motor vehicle of any class he is authorized by the licence to drive provided he wears suitable spectacles or other corrective lenses, a hearing aid or other apparatus, and if he passes the test specified by the Commissioner the driving licence shall not be cancelled or, if it has already been cancelled, it shall be returned to the licence holder and the cancellation thereof shall be rescinded.

The Commissioner may impose on a driving licence the holder of which has been subjected to a test under paragraph (2C) or (3) a condition that the licence holder shall wear suitable spectacles or other corrective lenses, a hearing aid or other apparatus while driving, or may limit the driving licence to the driving of a motor vehicle of a particular construction or design. (L.N. 183 of 1997)

A licence holder whose driving licence is endorsed with a condition that he shall wear suitable spectacles or other corrective lenses, a hearing aid or other apparatus when driving shall not drive without wearing such spectacles or other corrective lenses, hearing aid or other apparatus.

The Commissioner shall refuse to issue, reissue or renew a driving licence in the case of an applicant, who is 70 years of age or more, who— (23 of 2008 s. 26)

A licence holder who has been given a notice in accordance with paragraph (3) shall, within 72 hours after receipt of such notice, surrender his driving licence to the Commissioner for cancellation.

A person who wishes to obtain a full driving licence in respect of any class of motor vehicle shall deliver to the Commissioner an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with his document of identity. (L.N. 192 of 1989; L.N. 3 of 2008)

In addition to making a declaration required by regulation 9(1), the applicant shall state in his application under paragraph (1)—

In the case of an applicant for a full driving licence to drive any class of motor vehicle, where the applicant is 70 years of age or more, his application under paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by a certificate by a registered medical practitioner who is acceptable to the Commissioner that on a date within 4 months before the application, the applicant is medically fit to drive and control any vehicle in that class and the Commissioner shall satisfy himself that—

(Repealed 23 of 2008 s. 28)

Subject to regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle to an applicant if he has completed, within 3 years prior to the date of his application for the full driving licence, the probationary driving period for the purpose of the application. (23 of 2008 s. 28)

Subject to regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence to drive a private car to an applicant if—

Subject to regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence to drive a light goods vehicle to an applicant if—

Subject to regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence to drive a private light bus, private bus, medium goods vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, special purpose vehicle or articulated vehicle to an applicant for such a licence if— (6 of 2012 s. 17; L.N. 1 of 2020)

The Commissioner may waive the requirement of paragraph (1B)(a) if he considers it appropriate to do so. (L.N. 3 of 2008)

Subject to regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence (other than a full driving licence to drive a taxi, public light bus, private light bus, public bus, private bus, medium goods vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, special purpose vehicle or articulated vehicle) to an applicant to drive a motor vehicle of the class to which his application relates if the applicant holds a valid full driving licence for a class of motor vehicle which the Commissioner accepts as evidence of his competence to drive a motor vehicle of the class to which his application relates. (L.N. 3 of 2008 and L.N. 55 of 2008; 23 of 2008 s. 28)

Subject to regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence to drive a private light bus, private bus, medium goods vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, special purpose vehicle or articulated vehicle to an applicant for such a licence if— (23 of 2008 s. 28; 6 of 2012 s. 17; L.N. 1 of 2020)

The Commissioner may waive the requirement of paragraph (2A)(a) if he considers it appropriate to do so. (L.N. 3 of 2008 and L.N. 55 of 2008)

Subject to regulations 6, 7, 8, 8A and 9, the Commissioner must issue a full driving licence to drive a taxi, public light bus or public bus to an applicant for such a licence if— (L.N. 1 of 2020)

The condition is that—

The Commissioner may waive the requirement of paragraph (2C)(a) if the Commissioner considers it appropriate to do so. (6 of 2012 s. 17)

Subject to paragraph (4) and regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner may also issue a full driving licence to an applicant if the Commissioner is satisfied that— (23 of 2008 s. 28)

Subject to paragraph (4) and regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner may also issue a full driving licence to an applicant who is a consular officer or consular employee (as defined in the Schedule to the Consular Relations Ordinance (Cap. 557)) if the Commissioner is satisfied— (16 of 2000 s. 15; 23 of 2008 s. 28)

No driving licence shall be issued under paragraph (3) or (3A) authorizing any person to drive— (L.N. 3 of 2008)

(Repealed 89 of 1994 s. 29)

The Commissioner may by order published in the Gazette amend the Fourth Schedule. (L.N. 3 of 2008)

A full driving licence to drive any class of motor vehicle may, subject to paragraph (6A), be issued on payment of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule. (23 of 2008 s. 28)

No fee shall be payable in respect of a full driving licence— (23 of 2008 s. 28)

A full driving licence issued to an applicant to drive a class of motor vehicle shall be valid for—

The Commissioner shall specify in a full driving licence the class of motor vehicle, or the type within any class, that the licence holder is authorized to drive.

A person who wishes to obtain a learner’s driving licence in respect of any class of motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle and a motor tricycle) shall deliver to the Commissioner an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with his identity document. (L.N. 192 of 1989)

Paragraphs (2) and (3) of regulation 10 shall apply to an applicant for a learner’s driving licence under this regulation to the same extent as those paragraphs apply to an applicant under paragraph (1) of that regulation.

Subject to paragraphs (5) and (6) and regulations 6, 7 and 9, the Commissioner shall on receipt of—

issue to the applicant a learner’s driving licence to drive the class of motor vehicle the subject of his application. (23 of 2008 s. 29)

(Repealed L.N. 273 of 1989)

The Commissioner shall refuse to issue a learner’s driving licence to drive a public light bus or private light bus, a public bus or private bus, a medium goods vehicle, a heavy goods vehicle or a special purpose vehicle unless, on the date of the application for such licence— (L.N. 1 of 2020)

The Commissioner shall refuse to issue a learner’s driving licence to drive an articulated vehicle unless, on the date of the application for such licence, the applicant is a holder of a valid full driving licence to drive a medium goods vehicle or heavy goods vehicle. (23 of 2008 s. 29; L.N. 1 of 2020)

The Commissioner may, in relation to a person’s application for a learner’s driving licence under paragraph (1), exempt, in writing, the person from the condition set out in paragraph (5)(b). (23 of 2008 s. 29)

The Commissioner may in his discretion take into consideration driving experience gained other than under a driving licence issued in Hong Kong. (23 of 2008 s. 29)

A learner’s driving licence issued to an applicant to drive a class of motor vehicle shall be valid for—

A person who wishes to obtain a learner’s driving licence in respect of a motor cycle or a motor tricycle shall deliver to the Commissioner an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with his identity document.

Paragraphs (2) and (3) of regulation 10 shall apply to an applicant for a learner’s driving licence under this regulation to the same extent as those paragraphs apply to an applicant under paragraph (1) of that regulation.

On receipt of an application under paragraph (1) and of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule, the Commissioner shall, subject to paragraphs (4) and (5) and regulations 6, 7 and 9, issue to the applicant a learner’s driving licence in respect of a motor cycle or a motor tricycle, as the case may be, valid for 12 months from the date of issue thereof.

The Commissioner shall refuse to issue a learner’s driving licence in respect of a motor cycle or a motor tricycle unless the applicant has passed, within 2 years prior to the date of his application, Parts A and B of the motor cycle driving test referred to in regulation 12C.

The Commissioner may refuse to issue a learner’s driving licence in respect of a motor cycle or a motor tricycle if the applicant has, during the 12 months immediately preceding his application, been a holder of such a learner’s driving licence and during that period—

A person who wishes to submit himself for a motor cycle driving test shall deliver to the Commissioner—

On receipt of an application under paragraph (1) and the payment of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule, the Commissioner shall issue to the applicant a motor cycle driving test form in a form specified by the Commissioner, and as soon as is practicable thereafter, shall notify the applicant of the date, time and place of the motor cycle driving test. (34 of 1993 s. 5)

No person shall be eligible to take any part of a motor cycle driving test unless he holds a valid motor cycle driving test form issued under paragraph (2).

A motor cycle driving test form issued under paragraph (2) shall cease to be valid—

If a motor cycle driving test form issued under paragraph (2) continues to be valid by virtue of paragraph (4)(a)(i) or (ii), the Commissioner shall give reasonable notice to the holder thereof of the date, time and place of a further motor cycle driving test and, if the holder thereof fails to attend for such further test, paragraph (4) shall apply as if the date, time and place of the test had been notified under paragraph (2).

The Commissioner may refund the fee paid to him under paragraph (2) and cancel the motor cycle driving test form issued under that paragraph if he is satisfied that—

(Repealed 34 of 1993 s. 5)

A motor cycle driving test shall be divided into 3 parts, and, subject to paragraph (3), no part of a test shall be taken until the applicant for the test has passed any preceding part.

Each part of a motor cycle driving test shall comprise the requirements relevant to that part specified in the Eleventh Schedule.

The Commissioner may exempt an applicant from any part of a motor cycle driving test where he considers the applicant’s previous experience is adequate in that part.

If an applicant tested by an authorized examiner fails any part of the motor cycle driving test, the Commissioner may refuse to permit him to undergo a further test until a day to be fixed by the Commissioner which shall not be less than 30 days from the day of the previous test.

A person who wishes to undergo Part B or C of a motor cycle driving test shall provide at his own expense for the test a motor cycle or a motor tricycle (as the case may be), and an authorized examiner may refuse to conduct a test where he has reason to suspect that the motor cycle or the motor tricycle so provided is not suitable for the purpose or is not in a good mechanical condition.

While a motor cycle driving test is being conducted the motor cycle or the motor tricycle used for the purpose of the test shall have a “Driver on Test” plate specified by the Commissioner displayed at the front and rear of the motor cycle or motor tricycle.

Without prejudice to regulation 20, if—

the Commissioner shall also cancel that learner’s driving licence.

Without prejudice to regulation 20, if—

the Commissioner shall also cancel that learner’s driving licence.

If a full driving licence is cancelled under regulation 12L which causes the cancellation of a learner’s driving licence under this regulation, such cancellation of the learner’s driving licence shall not take effect until the cancellation under regulation 12L takes effect.

On cancellation of a learner’s driving licence under this regulation, the Commissioner shall give to the licence holder notice of such cancellation, and the licence holder shall, within 72 hours after receipt of the notice, surrender the learner’s driving licence to the Commissioner.

A probationary driving period for the purpose of a person’s application for a full driving licence to drive a class of motor vehicle—

For the purpose of paragraph (1)(b), the period—

In calculating the length of the period, the following is excluded—

A person who wishes to apply for a probationary driving licence to drive a motor cycle, motor tricycle, private car or light goods vehicle shall apply to the Commissioner in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with his identity document and the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule. (23 of 2008 s. 33)

Regulation 10(2) and (3) shall apply to an applicant referred to in paragraph (1) to the same extent as regulation 10(2) and (3) applies to an applicant referred to in regulation 10(1).

Subject to paragraph (4) and regulations 6, 7 and 9, the Commissioner shall on receipt of—

issue to the applicant a probationary driving licence to drive the class of motor vehicle the subject of his application. (23 of 2008 s. 33)

On issuing a probationary driving licence to a person under paragraph (3) to drive a class of motor vehicle, the Commissioner may, subject to regulation 12J(c), if—

at the same time issue to the person a probationary driving licence to drive that other class of motor vehicle. (23 of 2008 s. 33)

A probationary driving licence issued to an applicant to drive a class of motor vehicle shall be valid for—

The Commissioner shall refuse to issue a probationary driving licence to drive a class of motor vehicle unless the applicant—

Subject to paragraph (3) and regulations 6 and 9, the Commissioner shall renew a probationary driving licence for 6 months on receipt of an application for such renewal in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with—

A probationary driving licence may be renewed at any time within—

Regulation 10(3) shall apply to an applicant referred to in paragraph (1) to the same extent as regulation 10(3) applies to an applicant referred to in regulation 10(1).

Without prejudice to regulation 20, the Commissioner shall cancel a probationary driving licence to drive a class of motor vehicle if—

On cancellation of a probationary driving licence under paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall give to the licence holder notice of such cancellation, and the licence holder shall, within 72 hours after receipt of the notice, surrender the probationary driving licence to the Commissioner. (23 of 2008 s. 34)

If an appeal is lodged against a conviction referred to in paragraph (1) which causes the cancellation of a probationary driving licence under this regulation, such cancellation shall not take effect until the appeal is withdrawn or dismissed.

The holder of a probationary driving licence shall not drive a motor vehicle of a class specified in the licence unless—

The holder of a probationary driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle shall not drive the motor cycle or motor tricycle with any passenger on it.

In this regulation—

Without prejudice to regulation 20, the Commissioner shall cancel a full driving licence to drive a motor cycle, motor tricycle, private car or light goods vehicle if—

Without prejudice to regulation 20, if—

the Commissioner shall also cancel the full driving licence to drive a light goods vehicle. (23 of 2008 s. 37)

Without prejudice to regulation 20, if—

the Commissioner shall also cancel the full driving licence to drive a motor vehicle of that other class. (23 of 2008 s. 37)

Without prejudice to regulation 20, if—

the Commissioner shall also cancel the full driving licence to drive an articulated vehicle. (23 of 2008 s. 37)

Without prejudice to regulation 20, if—

the Commissioner shall also cancel the full driving licence to drive a motor vehicle of that other class. (23 of 2008 s. 37)

On cancellation of a full driving licence under this regulation, the Commissioner shall give to the licence holder notice of such cancellation, and the licence holder shall, within 72 hours after receipt of the notice, surrender the full driving licence to the Commissioner. (23 of 2008 s. 37)

If an appeal is lodged against a conviction referred to in paragraph (1) which causes the cancellation of a full driving licence under this regulation, such cancellation shall not take effect until the appeal is withdrawn or dismissed.

If a full driving licence is cancelled under paragraph (1) which causes the cancellation of another full driving licence under this regulation, such cancellation of that other full driving licence shall not take effect until the cancellation under that paragraph takes effect. (23 of 2008 s. 37)

If a person’s full driving licence to drive a class of motor vehicle is cancelled under regulation 12L(1) because the person is convicted of one offence mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule, the person may, for the purpose of regulation 12F(2)(b), within 3 years after the cancellation, apply to the Commissioner in a form specified by the Commissioner for the reissue to him of the probationary driving licence to drive the class of motor vehicle that was held by him before the issue of the full driving licence.

Subject to regulations 6 and 9, the Commissioner shall, for the purpose of regulation 12F(2)(b), on receipt of—

reissue to the applicant the probationary driving licence to drive the class of motor vehicle the subject of his application.

On reissuing a probationary driving licence to a person under paragraph (2) to drive the class of motor vehicle the subject of his application under paragraph (1), the Commissioner may, subject to regulation 12J(d), at the same time reissue to the person the probationary driving licence to drive a motor vehicle of another class, if—

A probationary driving licence reissued under this regulation to an applicant to drive a class of motor vehicle shall be valid for—

If a probationary driving licence is reissued under this regulation, the licence shall, for the purposes of these regulations, be treated as a licence renewed under regulation 12H.

Any person, other than a consular officer or consular employee to whom regulation 11(3A) applies, arriving in Hong Kong to take up residence who— (L.N. 259 of 1984)

may apply to the Commissioner for a temporary driving licence.

Subject to paragraph (3), the Commissioner may issue a temporary driving licence to an applicant under paragraph (1) if the Commissioner is satisfied that— (L.N. 259 of 1984)

No temporary driving licence shall be issued under this regulation authorizing any person to drive—

An applicant under paragraph (1) shall deliver to the Commissioner an application in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with—

On receipt of an application under paragraph (4) and of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule, the Commissioner may, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) and regulations 6, 7 and 9, issue to the applicant a temporary driving licence in respect of a vehicle of a class which the applicant is authorized by his driver’s certificate or licence to drive, valid until the expiry of his driver’s certificate or licence or the expiry of 12 months from the date of his arrival in Hong Kong, whichever occurs first.

The Commissioner may in his discretion extend the validity of a temporary driving licence for one further period not exceeding 6 months subject to such conditions as he thinks fit.

The Commissioner shall specify in a temporary driving licence the class of motor vehicle, or the type within any class, that the licence holder is authorized to drive.

If during the validity of a temporary driving licence the licence holder fails to pass a driving test, the Commissioner shall cancel his temporary driving licence from the time which the licence holder is informed that he has so failed.

On cancellation of a temporary driving licence, the Commissioner shall give to the licence holder notice of such cancellation, and the licence holder shall, within 72 hours after receipt of such notice, surrender his temporary driving licence to the Commissioner.

A person who wishes to obtain a driving licence to drive Government vehicles shall deliver to the Commissioner an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with—

On receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall, subject to regulations 6 and 9, issue a driving licence to the applicant authorizing him to drive Government vehicles of the class specified in the licence.

Where an applicant for a driving licence to drive Government vehicles is the holder of a valid full driving licence in respect of any class of vehicle other than Government vehicles, he shall lodge that licence with the Commissioner at the time of his application under paragraph (1); and where the Commissioner subsequently issues to the applicant a driving licence to drive Government vehicles, he shall endorse it with an endorsement authorizing the licence holder to drive, in addition to Government vehicles, the class of vehicle which the full driving licence authorized the licence holder to drive.

A driving licence issued under paragraph (2) shall be valid for 10 years from the date of issue. (L.N. 183 of 1997)

No fee shall be payable for the issue of a driving licence under this regulation.

Subject to paragraphs (2), (6), (7) and (9) and regulations 6 and 9, the Commissioner shall renew a full driving licence on receipt of an application made in such form and in such manner as is specified by the Commissioner, together with—

No driving licence authorizing a person to drive a taxi, public light bus, private light bus, public bus, private bus, medium goods vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, special purpose vehicle or articulated vehicle shall be renewed under paragraph (1) unless the applicant—

Where the application is for the renewal of a full driving licence (other than a full driving licence to drive a taxi, public light bus, private light bus, public bus, private bus, medium goods vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, special purpose vehicle or articulated vehicle), the Commissioner may waive the requirement of paragraph (1)(a) if—

Where the application is for the renewal of a full driving licence to drive a taxi, public light bus, private light bus, public bus, private bus, medium goods vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, special purpose vehicle or articulated vehicle, the Commissioner may waive the requirement of paragraph (1)(a) if—

The Commissioner may waive the requirement of paragraph (2) if he considers it appropriate to do so.

A full driving licence may be renewed at any time—

Before a full driving licence is renewed, where the applicant is 70 years of age or more, he shall produce to the Commissioner a certificate referred to in regulation 10(3) and the Commissioner shall satisfy himself that the applicant is able to read a registration mark at a distance of 23 metres in good daylight (with the aid of spectacles or other corrective lenses, if worn).

Where due to circumstances beyond his control the Commissioner is unable for the time being to renew a driving licence, the receipt issued by him for the payment of the renewal fee shall be deemed for the purposes of these regulations to be a valid driving licence in place of the driving licence to be renewed, until the driving licence is renewed or the expiry of a period of 30 days after the issue of the receipt, whichever is the earlier.

No fee shall be payable in respect of the renewal of a full driving licence held by a disabled person.

Subject to regulations 6 and 9, the Commissioner may renew a driving licence to drive Government vehicles on receipt of an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with— (L.N. 183 of 1997)

A driving licence to drive Government vehicles may be renewed free of charge for 10 years or such shorter period as the Commissioner thinks fit from the date of renewal and any endorsement made by the Commissioner under regulation 14(3) shall be made on the renewed driving licence. (L.N. 183 of 1997)

The Commissioner may in his discretion impose conditions on any driving licence whereby the licence is restricted—

The Commissioner may vary or cancel any condition imposed under paragraph (1).

Any condition imposed under paragraph (1) and any variation thereof shall be endorsed on the driving licence or specified in writing by the Commissioner at the time when a driving licence is issued to the applicant.

Except when undergoing a driving test, a licence holder shall not drive a motor vehicle in contravention of any condition imposed under paragraph (1).

If a change occurs in the name, address, e-contact means or identity document of a licence holder previously provided by the licence holder to the Commissioner, the licence holder must, within 72 hours of the change— (13 of 2024 s. 65)

The Commissioner may require a person who has given a notification under paragraph (1) to provide such information or 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. 49 of 2007)

On receipt of a notification under paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall, if satisfied that the change specified in the notification has occurred, alter the relevant particulars in the record maintained under regulation 39. (L.N. 49 of 2007)

On receipt of a notification under regulation 18(1) and an existing driving licence mentioned in regulation 18(1)(b) (referred to in this regulation as existing licence), the Commissioner shall, if satisfied that the change specified in the notification has occurred and a variation of the existing licence is required, issue to the licence holder a driving licence with the relevant particulars varied to replace the existing licence.

Unless the licence holder applies for the reissue or renewal of his existing licence when delivering his existing licence under regulation 18(1)(b), the licence issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall expire on the date on which his existing licence expires. (23 of 2008 s. 39)

The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) shall also apply to the variation of a driving instructor’s licence as if references in those paragraphs to a driving licence were references to a driving instructor’s licence.

A person who is the holder of a valid driving licence which entitles him to drive a private car or light goods vehicle shall by virtue thereof also be entitled to drive a taxi or light bus:Provided that—(a)there is displayed on the front of the vehicle a red plate showing in white, block letters and characters not less than 75 millimetres high, the words “OUT OF SERVICE” and the Chinese characters “暫停載客”;(b)other than the driver, the maximum number of persons carried in the vehicle is one; and(c)in the case of a taxi, the taximeter indicator is covered in such manner as not to be visible from outside the taxi. (L.N. 259 of 1984)

A person who is the holder of a valid driving licence which entitles him to drive a medium goods vehicle or heavy goods vehicle shall by virtue thereof also be entitled to drive a taxi, light bus or bus:Provided that—(a)there is displayed on the front of the vehicle a red plate showing in white, block letters and characters not less than 75 millimetres high, the words “OUT OF SERVICE” and the Chinese characters “暫停載客”;(b)other than the driver, the maximum number of persons carried in the vehicle is—(i)in the case of a public bus, 4; and(ii)in any other case, one; and(c)in the case of a taxi, the taximeter indicator is covered in such a manner as not to be visible from outside the taxi. (L.N. 259 of 1984)

Nothing in this regulation authorizes the use of a motor vehicle for the carriage of passengers or goods for hire or reward.

The Commissioner shall cancel a driving licence if the licence holder—

The Commissioner may cancel a driving licence if the licence holder contravenes any condition of the licence.

On cancellation of a driving licence the Commissioner shall give to the person to whom the licence was issued notice of such cancellation, and such person shall, within 72 hours after receipt of the notice, surrender his driving licence to the Commissioner.

If the Commissioner considers that it is desirable to issue private driving instructors’ licences in respect of a group of motor vehicles (target group), the Commissioner may— (L.N. 154 of 2021)

For the purposes of paragraph (1)(ab), the classes of persons are—

The Commissioner may not publish a notice under paragraph (1)(b) unless the Commissioner is satisfied that the issue of private driving instructors’ licences in respect of the target group is desirable having regard to— (L.N. 154 of 2021)

A notice published under paragraph (1)(b) must specify—

A person who wishes to obtain a private driving instructor’s licence shall deliver to the Commissioner by the specified date—

A specified person may only deliver 1 application, either as a member of the public or under any quota for specified persons, in response to an invitation. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

The Commissioner may refuse to issue a private driving instructor’s licence to a specified person who delivers more than one application in response to an invitation. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

If—

the Commissioner may determine by lot the order in which the applications are to be dealt with. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

In this regulation—

Subject to paragraphs (2), (2A), (2B), (2C) and (2D), the Commissioner may on receipt of— (L.N. 154 of 2021)

issue to the applicant a driving instructor’s licence in respect of any group of motor vehicles the subject of his application subject to the conditions set out in the Fifth Schedule and to any further conditions which the Commissioner may impose. (23 of 2008 s. 40)

Without limiting paragraph (1), the Commissioner may impose a condition that the applicant may only give driving instruction on behalf of the driving school, or the organization, specified in the driving instructor’s licence. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

No fee shall be payable in respect of a driving instructor’s licence in respect of a group of motor vehicles issued to a person if he holds a valid driving instructor’s licence in respect of another group of motor vehicles. (23 of 2008 s. 40)

A person must not be issued a driving instructor’s licence in respect of the group for which the person’s application for the licence is made—

Also, a person must not be issued a driving instructor’s licence if the person has been convicted of an offence under section 36, 36A, 39, 39A, 39B, 39C, 39J, 39K, 39L, 39O(1) or 39S of the Ordinance during the 5 years immediately before the date of the application. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

In addition to paragraphs (2) and (2A), paragraphs (2C) and (2D) apply if the driving instructor’s licence is not subject to the condition as may be imposed by the Commissioner under paragraph (1A) that the person may only give driving instruction on behalf of the organization specified in the licence. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

A person must not be issued a driving instructor’s licence described in paragraph (2B)—

Also, a person must not be issued a driving instructor’s licence described in paragraph (2B) if the person has been convicted of an offence—

A driving instructor’s licence in respect of a group of motor vehicles shall be valid for—

Subject to regulation 22A, the Commissioner shall, upon application made in accordance with that regulation by a person holding a driving instructor’s licence issued before 1 September 2000, issue to that person a driving instructor’s licence in respect of the group that includes the class of motor vehicle for which the first-mentioned licence was issued. A driving instructor’s licence issued under this paragraph shall be subject to the conditions set out in the Fifth Schedule and to any further conditions which the Commissioner may impose. (L.N. 161 of 2000)

Without limiting paragraph (4), the Commissioner may impose a condition that the person may only give driving instruction on behalf of the driving school, or the organization, specified in the driving instructor’s licence. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

An application for a driving instructor’s licence referred to in regulation 22(4) by a person holding a driving instructor’s licence issued before 1 September 2000 (existing licence) may be made at any time not later than 3 years after the date of expiry of the existing licence.

The applicant shall deliver to the Commissioner an application in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with—

The applicant shall not be issued a driving instructor’s licence under regulation 22(4) if he has been convicted of an offence under section 36, 36A, 39, 39A, 39B, 39C, 39J, 39K, 39L, 39O(1) or 39S of the Ordinance since the existing licence was issued to him. (24 of 2011 s. 23)

A driving instructor’s licence issued under regulation 22(4) in respect of any group shall entitle the applicant to give driving instruction only in respect of those classes of motor vehicles in that group in respect of which the applicant has held full driving licence for a period of at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

A driving instructor’s licence issued under regulation 22(4) shall—

Subject to paragraphs (3), (3A), (3B) and (3C), the Commissioner shall renew a driving instructor’s licence on receipt of an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with— (L.N. 154 of 2021)

A driving instructor’s licence may be renewed at any time—

For an application to renew a driving instructor’s licence in respect of a group, the Commissioner must not renew the licence unless the applicant is the holder of a full driving licence to drive all classes of motor vehicles in the group. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

Also, the Commissioner must not renew a driving instructor’s licence if the applicant has been convicted of an offence under section 36, 36A, 39, 39A, 39B, 39C, 39J, 39K, 39L, 39O(1) or 39S of the Ordinance since the driving instructor’s licence was issued to the applicant. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

In addition to paragraphs (3) and (3A), paragraph (3C) applies if the driving instructor’s licence is not subject to the condition as may be imposed by the Commissioner under regulation 22(1A) that the person may only give driving instruction on behalf of the organization specified in the licence. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

If the application to renew a driving instructor’s licence described in paragraph (3B) is made after a period of 3 years beginning on the date of the first issue of the licence, the Commissioner must not renew the licence unless the applicant has completed, within 3 years immediately before the date of the application, the driving instructor’s refresher course mentioned in regulation 24B. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

This regulation does not apply to driving instructors’ licences to which regulation 23A applies. (L.N. 161 of 2000)

This regulation applies to a driving instructor’s licence that—

Subject to paragraphs (4), (4A) and (4B), the Commissioner shall renew a driving instructor’s licence to which this regulation applies on receipt of an application in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with— (L.N. 154 of 2021)

An application for renewal of a driving instructor’s licence to which this regulation applies may be made at any time—

The driving instructor’s licence shall not be renewed if the applicant has been convicted of an offence under section 36, 36A, 39, 39A, 39B, 39C, 39J, 39K, 39L, 39O(1) or 39S of the Ordinance since the driving instructor’s licence was issued to him. (24 of 2011 s. 25)

In addition to paragraph (4), paragraph (4B) applies if the driving instructor’s licence is not subject to the condition as may be imposed by the Commissioner under regulation 22(5) that the person may only give driving instruction on behalf of the organization specified in the licence. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

A driving instructor’s licence described in paragraph (4A) must not be renewed unless the applicant has completed, within 3 years immediately before the date of the application, the driving instructor’s refresher course mentioned in regulation 24B. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

A driving instructor’s licence renewed under paragraph (2) in respect of any group shall entitle the applicant to give driving instruction only in respect of those classes of motor vehicles in that group in respect of which the applicant has held full driving licence for a period of at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

A driving instructor’s test may be divided into parts, and, subject to paragraph (5), no part of a driving instructor’s test shall be taken until the applicant has passed any preceding part.

The Commissioner may appoint in writing any authorized examiner to conduct driving instructor’s tests.

The fee prescribed in the Second Schedule shall be payable for a driving instructor’s test.

An applicant shall pass a driving instructor’s test if the applicant satisfies the authorized examiner conducting the test of his ability and fitness to give driving instruction assessed in accordance with Part I of the Sixth Schedule.

The Commissioner may exempt an applicant from any part of a driving instructor’s test where he considers the applicant’s previous experience is adequate in that part.

A driving instructor’s induction course may only be provided by an authorized trainer.

The Commissioner must specify a period that commences immediately after a person’s passing of a driving instructor’s test within which a driving instructor’s induction course must be completed by the person.

To avoid doubt, the fact that a person has completed a driving instructor’s induction course for a group of motor vehicles does not exempt the person from the requirement under regulation 22(2C)(b) to complete a driving instructor’s induction course for another group of motor vehicles.

For the purposes of regulation 22(2C)(b), the date on which a person completes a driving instructor’s induction course is the date of completion of the course as specified in the course certificate issued to the person.

A driving instructor’s refresher course may only be provided by an authorized trainer.

For the purposes of regulations 23(3C) and 23A(4B), the date on which a person completes a driving instructor’s refresher course is the date of completion of the course as specified in the course certificate issued to the person.

If the Commissioner considers that a driving instructor should take a test of his continued ability and fitness to give driving instruction, he shall serve the driving instructor a notice in writing requiring him to submit himself for such test on a date and at a time and place specified in the notice, such date to be not less than 14 days from the date on which the notice is given.

The Commissioner may appoint in writing any authorized examiner to conduct tests of continued ability and fitness to give driving instruction.

No fee shall be payable for a test under this regulation.

A driving instructor shall pass a test under this regulation if he satisfies the authorized examiner conducting the test of his ability and fitness to give driving instruction assessed in accordance with Part II of the Sixth Schedule.

Where a test is to be conducted under this regulation, the driving instructor shall provide at his own expense for the test a motor vehicle of the class, as determined by the Commissioner, in the group in respect of which he holds the driving instructor’s licence, and an authorized examiner may refuse to conduct a test where he has reason to suspect that the vehicle so provided is not suitable for the purpose or is not in a good mechanical condition. (L.N. 161 of 2000)

If an authorized examiner appointed under regulation 25(2) so requires, a driving instructor and a driver shall permit one or more such authorized examiners to travel in a motor vehicle, whilst the vehicle is being used by the driving instructor to give driving instruction to the driver, for the purpose of enabling the authorized examiner to assess the standard and method of the driving instruction, and if the authorized examiner concludes that the driving instructor does not possess the qualities or ability to continue to be a driving instructor he shall report the matter to the Commissioner. (L.N. 273 of 1989)

Paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to motor cycles and motor tricycles. (L.N. 273 of 1989)

No person shall give driving instruction to any person unless—

No driving instructor shall contravene any condition contained in the driving instructor’s licence issued to him or give driving instruction while the person whom he is instructing is acting in contravention of regulation 30.

A driving instructor shall maintain a record, in a form specified by the Commissioner, of all drivers to whom he gives driving instruction, and such record shall be made available by him for inspection by the Commissioner at any reasonable time. (L.N. 303 of 1989)

Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply where driving instruction is given to a person taking a driving instruction course in respect of motor cycles or motor tricycles in a driving school in accordance with Part 9B of the Ordinance. (L.N. 273 of 1989; E.R. 2 of 2012)

If the Commissioner issues or renews a private driving instructor’s licence, the Commissioner must also issue to the licence holder a private driving instructor identity plate after the licence holder has delivered to the Commissioner the information or materials in the form as the Commissioner may require for the purpose of issuing the identity plate.

A private driving instructor identity plate is valid as long as the private driving instructor’s licence for which the identity plate is issued is valid.

A private driving instructor identity plate must be displayed in a motor vehicle in which driving instruction is given—

A private driving instructor identity plate must be of the size, design and construction, and be in the form, as specified by the Commissioner by notice published in the Gazette.

A private driving instructor identity plate must show—

A notice under paragraph (3) or (4) is not subsidiary legislation.

The Commissioner shall cancel a driving instructor’s licence if the holder thereof—

Provided that in a case of a failure to submit for a test required under regulation 25 or a contravention of regulation 27, the Commissioner may, instead of cancelling a driving instructor’s licence, suspend it for such period as he thinks fit.

On cancellation or suspension of a driving instructor’s licence, the Commissioner shall give to the person whose licence is cancelled or suspended notice in writing of such cancellation or suspension, and such person shall, within 72 hours after receipt of such notice, surrender to the Commissioner the person’s driving instructor’s licence and (if the person holds a private driving instructor’s licence) the person’s private driving instructor identity plate. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

On expiry of the period of suspension, a driving instructor’s licence and any private driving instructor identity plate that have been surrendered to the Commissioner under paragraph (2) shall be returned by the Commissioner to the licence holder. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

Where the driving instructor’s licence of a private driving instructor has been cancelled under paragraph (1), the Commissioner may, if that instructor applies for a private driving instructor’s licence in respect of the same group of motor vehicles as that of the licence which has been cancelled, issue to that instructor a private driving instructor’s licence for that same group of motor vehicles in accordance with such of the provisions of this Part that applied to the issue of such licences prior to the commencement* of regulation 21A, as if the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulation 2001 (L.N. 97 of 2001) had not been enacted. (L.N. 97 of 2001)

The Commissioner may appoint in writing any person to be an authorized examiner for the purpose of conducting driving tests.

Every driving test shall be conducted by an authorized examiner.

Subject to paragraphs (1A) and (5), a learner driver shall not drive a motor vehicle of the class specified in the learner’s driving licence unless he is accompanied by a driving instructor who is the holder of a valid driving instructor’s licence which entitles him to give driving instruction in respect of that class of motor vehicle. (L.N. 97 of 1997; L.N. 161 of 2000)

Paragraph (1) shall not apply—

Subject to paragraph (5), a learner driver when driving a motor vehicle shall not, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Commissioner, carry any person in or on the vehicle other than a driving instructor, one other learner driver for the purpose of receiving driving instruction and one or more authorized examiners.

Subject to paragraph (5), a learner driver shall not drive a motor vehicle unless the vehicle has—

A learner driver shall not drive a motor vehicle except at such times and in accordance with such conditions as may be specified in writing by the Commissioner at the time the learner’s driving licence is issued to him.

Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3)(a) shall not apply to a learner driver when driving a motor cycle, an invalid carriage, or a motor vehicle designed to carry only a driver.

A learner driver when driving a motor cycle shall not carry any person on it. (L.N. 279 of 1988)

A person who wishes to submit himself for a driving test shall deliver to the Commissioner an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, and shall state in the application the class of motor vehicle in respect of which the driving test is required and the particulars of the learner’s driving licence or temporary driving licence, if any, held by him.

Subject to paragraphs (3) and (9), on receipt of an application under paragraph (1) and of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule, the Commissioner shall issue to the applicant a driving test form in a form specified by the Commissioner stating the class of motor vehicle in respect of which the driving test is to be undergone and such requirements as he considers appropriate relating to the gross vehicle weight, dimensions and, construction of and the load to be carried on such vehicle, and, as soon as is practicable thereafter, shall notify the applicant of the date, time and place of the driving test. (L.N. 195 of 1990)

If an applicant does not hold a learner’s driving licence for the class of motor vehicle in respect of which the driving test is required, then, unless he holds a temporary driving licence for such class of motor vehicle, the Commissioner may refuse to issue to him a driving test form until he holds a learner’s driving licence for that class, and the Commissioner shall notify the applicant of such refusal and shall state in the notification the reason for such refusal.

No person shall be eligible to take a driving test unless he holds a valid driving test form.

Notwithstanding any other provision of these regulations, a valid driving test form shall authorize the holder thereof to drive a motor vehicle of the class specified in the driving test form issued under paragraph (2) for the purposes of a driving test.

A driving test form issued under paragraph (2) shall cease to be valid—

If a driving test form continues to be valid by virtue of paragraph (6)(a)(i) or (ii), the Commissioner shall give reasonable notice to the holder thereof of the date, time and place of a further driving test and, if the holder thereof fails to attend for such further test, paragraph (6) shall apply as if the date, time and place of the test had been notified under paragraph (2).

The Commissioner may refund the fee paid to him under paragraph (2) and cancel the driving test form issued by him under that paragraph if he is satisfied that—

For the purposes of paragraph (8)(b), without affecting any other grounds under the Ordinance, a person is ineligible to obtain a driving licence to drive a taxi if the person is disqualified from driving a taxi under the Taxi-Driver-Offence Points Ordinance (Cap. 647). (35 of 2023 s. 60 and E.R. 5 of 2024)

The Commissioner may waive payment of the fee payable under paragraph (2) in the case of—

This regulation does not apply in relation to motor cycles and motor tricycles. (L.N. 273 of 1989)

A driving test may be divided into parts, and, subject to paragraph (2), no part of a driving test shall be taken until the applicant for the driving test has passed any preceding part.

The Commissioner may exempt an applicant from any part of a driving test where he considers the applicant’s previous experience is adequate in that part.

If a learner driver or the holder of a temporary driving licence has been tested by an authorized examiner and has failed the driving test, the Commissioner may refuse to permit him to undergo a further driving test until a day to be fixed by the Commissioner which shall not be less than 30 days from the day of the previous test.

A person who wishes to undergo a driving test shall provide at his own expense for the driving test a motor vehicle which shall be of the class specified in the driving test form and conform with any other requirement specified therein under regulation 31(2), and an authorized examiner may refuse to conduct a test where he has reason to suspect that the vehicle so provided is not suitable for the purpose or is not in a good mechanical condition. (L.N. 195 of 1990)

While a driving test is being conducted the motor vehicle used for the purpose of the test shall have a “Driver on Test” plate specified by the Commissioner displayed at the front and rear of the vehicle.

This regulation does not apply in relation to motor cycles and motor tricycles. (L.N. 273 of 1989)

A person shall pass a driving test to drive a motor vehicle of the class specified in the driving test form if he satisfies an authorized examiner conducting the test that he is able to comply with the relevant requirements specified in the Eighth Schedule. (L.N. 273 of 1989)

This regulation does not apply in relation to motor cycles and motor tricycles. (L.N. 273 of 1989)

Where, pursuant to the order of a court or magistrate a re-testing of a driving licence holder is required, the Commissioner shall, unless the licence holder is otherwise disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence, give to the licence holder a notice in writing requiring him to submit himself for a driving test on the date and at the time and place specified in the notice, such date to be not less than 14 days from the date of service of such notice, and shall issue to the licence holder a driving test form in accordance with regulation 31(2). (23 of 2008 s. 42)

No fee shall be payable for a driving test under this regulation.

Subject to paragraph (2), where, pursuant to section 71 of the Ordinance, a court or magistrate has forwarded to the Commissioner a driving licence of a person who has been disqualified, the Commissioner shall withhold the driving licence until— (23 of 2008 s. 43)

as the case may be.

Where the disqualification is limited to the driving of motor vehicles of a certain class or description, the Commissioner shall cancel the driving licence held by that person and issue to him a driving licence limited to the driving of motor vehicles of the class or description for which he is qualified to drive.

If—

the Commissioner must withhold the driving licence until the expiry of the period of disqualification. (35 of 2023 s. 61)

If—

the Commissioner must cancel the driving licence and issue to the person a driving licence limited to the driving of motor vehicles of the class or description for which the person is still qualified to drive. (35 of 2023 s. 61 and E.R. 5 of 2024)

A holder of a full driving licence who wishes to obtain an international driving permit under the 1949 Convention shall deliver to the Commissioner an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with— (L.N. 49 of 2007)

On receipt of an application under paragraph (1) and of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule, the Commissioner on being satisfied that the applicant—

may issue for use outside Hong Kong an international driving permit in Form 1 in the Ninth Schedule.

Subject to paragraph (2), a visitor who holds—

issued in a place outside Hong Kong may drive in Hong Kong, during the period of 12 months following the date of his last entry into Hong Kong, a motor vehicle of any class which he is authorized by that permit or licence to drive notwithstanding that he is not a holder of a driving licence issued under these regulations, but so long as he has attained the age specified in regulation 7 for the issue of such driving licence in respect of the class of motor vehicle.

Paragraph (1) shall not authorize a person to drive a motor vehicle of any class if he is disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence to drive a motor vehicle of that class.

If the Commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that a driving licence, driving instructor’s licence or permit is in the possession of a person other than the person to whom it was issued he may, by notice in writing served personally or by registered post on the person in whose possession such a licence or permit is alleged to be, require him forthwith to deliver the licence or permit to the Commissioner and such person shall forthwith deliver the licence or permit to the Commissioner.

The Commissioner shall retain the licence or permit delivered to him in accordance with paragraph (1) until it is claimed from him by the person to whom it was issued.

If a licence holder or a holder of a permit issued in Hong Kong satisfies the Commissioner that the licence or permit has been lost, destroyed or defaced, the Commissioner, on payment of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule, may issue to him a duplicate licence or permit so marked, and the duplicate licence or permit shall have the same effect as the original licence or permit.

No person shall apply for a duplicate of a licence or permit issued under these regulations on the ground that the original licence or permit is lost or destroyed knowing that such original licence or permit has not been lost or destroyed.

The original licence or permit issued under these regulations that has been defaced shall be surrendered to the Commissioner for cancellation together with the application for a duplicate thereof.

On the issue of a duplicate licence or permit under paragraph (1), the original licence or permit shall cease to be valid.

If at any time after the issue of a duplicate licence or permit under paragraph (1) and during the currency of such duplicate licence or permit the original licence or permit is found, the person to whom such original licence or permit was issued shall report the finding thereof to the Commissioner and shall take all reasonable steps to obtain possession of it and return it as soon as possible to the Commissioner for cancellation.

Where due to circumstances beyond his control the Commissioner is unable for the time being to issue a duplicate licence or permit, the receipt issued by him for the payment of the fee for a duplicate licence or permit shall be deemed for the purposes of these regulations to be a valid licence or permit in place of the original licence or permit, until a duplicate licence or permit is issued or the expiry of a period of 30 days after the issue of the receipt, whichever is the earlier.

Every driving licence and permit issued under these regulations shall be in a form specified by the Commissioner and shall contain such particulars specified in the Seventh Schedule as he thinks fit.

Any photograph required to be submitted by an applicant under these regulations shall be a photograph of a reasonable likeness of the applicant to the satisfaction of the Commissioner and of a size specified by the Commissioner.

Every driving licence, driving instructor’s licence and permit issued under these regulations shall remain the property of the Government.

The Commissioner may require the holder of such licence or permit to return the licence or permit to him at any time.

No such licence or permit shall be altered except by order of a court or by the Commissioner.

Notwithstanding anything in these regulations, the Commissioner— (26 of 2025 s. 12)

An applicant who is required under paragraph (1) to produce his or her driving licence is to be regarded as having complied with the requirement if the applicant produces his or her electronic driving licence to the Commissioner. (26 of 2025 s. 12)

An applicant who is required under paragraph (1) to produce his or her driving instructor’s licence is to be regarded as having complied with the requirement if the applicant produces his or her electronic driving instructor’s licence to the Commissioner. (26 of 2025 s. 12)

On receiving an application for a review made under regulation 45, the Commissioner shall—

A Transport Tribunal may postpone a review if it thinks fit.

Where a review is postponed, the Commissioner shall, by a notice in writing, inform the applicant—

If—

the application for a review is deemed to have been withdrawn.

Where an application for a review is deemed to have been withdrawn under paragraph (4), the Commissioner shall, by a notice in writing, inform the applicant that the application is deemed to have been withdrawn.

On a review a Transport Tribunal shall consider—

The Transport Tribunal may confirm or reverse the refusal or cancellation of the Commissioner referred to in regulation 45(a) or (b).

The Commissioner shall notify the applicant by notice in writing of the Transport Tribunal’s decision under paragraph (2).

The decision of the Transport Tribunal under paragraph (2) shall be final.

Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes any of the provisions of, or any requirement under, regulation 9(2A) and (7), 12DA(4), 12I(1A), 12L(1E), 13(9), 18(1) or (1A), 20(3), 27(1)(ab), 28(2), 41(1), 42(2) or (5) or 44(2) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1. (L.N. 279 of 1988; L.N. 183 of 1997; L.N. 49 of 2007; 23 of 2008 s. 48)

Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of, or any requirement under, regulation 9(5), 12K(1) or (2), 17(4), 19, 27 (other than paragraph (1)(ab)), 30 or 44(3) commits an offence and is liable in the case of a first conviction to a fine at level 1 and to imprisonment for 3 months and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (49 of 2000 s. 7)

The Tenth Schedule shall have effect for the purposes of transition to the provisions of these regulations from the provisions of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg. 1982 Ed.) revoked by regulation 47 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).

(Repealed 89 of 1994 s. 30)

Regulation 22 as amended by the 2021 Amendment Regulation applies only in relation to an application made on or after 1 December 2021 for the issue of a driving instructor’s licence under that regulation. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

Regulation 23 as amended by the 2021 Amendment Regulation applies only in relation to an application made on or after 1 December 2023 for the renewal of a driving instructor’s licence under that regulation. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

Regulation 23A as amended by the 2021 Amendment Regulation applies only in relation to an application made on or after 1 December 2023 for the renewal of a driving instructor’s licence under that regulation. (L.N. 154 of 2021)

In this regulation—

A person may provide the person’s e-contact means to the Commissioner if—

If a person purports to provide the person’s e-contact means under paragraph (1) by providing any particular (specified particular), the Commissioner may—

In this regulation—