"Hong Kong Car Northbound" policy announced! Applications can be made from June onwards and will benefit 450,000 Hong Kong car owners

On May 1, the Nandu reporter learned from the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department that the long-awaited "Hong Kong car goes north" policy was officially announced. On the same day, the "Guangdong Province Administrative Measures for Hong Kong Motor Vehicles Entering and Exiting the Mainland through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Highway Port" (hereinafter referred to as the "Administrative Measures") was promulgated, which clearly stated that applications for Hong Kong motor vehicle owners will be accepted from 9 o'clock on June 1, and from 0:00 on July 1, eligible Hong Kong motor vehicle owners can drive into Guangdong through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Highway Port after making an appointment for customs clearance in Hong Kong. It is expected that about 450,000 Hong Kong motor vehicle owners will enjoy this policy dividend.

Four policy measures are the first of their kind in the country

The "Hong Kong Vehicle Northbound" policy is one of the important measures taken by the central government to support Hong Kong's development and promote the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. In recent years, with the steady progress of the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, people-to-people exchanges and economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have become closer and more frequent, and more and more Hong Kong residents have chosen to live, do business, work or visit relatives in the mainland. After the implementation of the policy, it will be more convenient and more independent for Hong Kong residents to drive between Guangdong and Hong Kong. The implementation of this policy is a great thing for the successful cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong in recent years, which is conducive to achieving closer, more convenient and more autonomous people-to-people and car traffic, and further enhancing the sense of gain and happiness of Hong Kong residents.

It is understood that the "Hong Kong car goes north" policy benefits the convenience of the people and has many highlights. The first four policy measures in China have significantly reduced the cost of cross-border vehicle use and enhanced the attractiveness and participation of policies. Among them, the implementation of the "guarantee-free" policy for Hong Kong motor vehicles entering Hong Kong that meet the conditions, so that vehicle owners no longer need to provide bank guarantees and other forms of guarantees to the mainland customs, will effectively reduce the time and cost cost of driving to the mainland for Hong Kong residents. Innovate the issuance of electronic licenses, do not issue physical licenses, and do not charge license fees. Implement the "equivalent first recognition" of Hong Kong cross-border vehicle insurance, and car owners can directly apply for "equivalent first recognition" insurance from Hong Kong insurance companies that meet the requirements, without the need to separately apply for mainland compulsory insurance. Innovate the application mode, relying on the digital government integrated platform and big data center, through the "single window" of China (Guangdong) international trade, build a unified "Hong Kong car northbound" information management service system (https://gcbs.singlewindow.gd.cn), realize data sharing between public security, customs, border inspection, port and other departments, apply for application materials at one time, cross-departmental and online processing, Hong Kong car owners can apply online without leaving Hong Kong.

Seven measures to facilitate the people

"Hong Kong Vehicle Northbound" will implement seven measures to facilitate the people and benefit the people, making it more convenient for car organizers and more convenient for cross-border driving traffic.

The application requirements are more lenient. "1 person, 1 car", 1 car can be equipped with 2 drivers. Hong Kong vehicle owners can apply as long as they are at least 18 years old, hold a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, and have registered in their own name to own one Hong Kong motor vehicle (non-operating small passenger car with a length of less than 6 meters and no more than 8 seats including the driver). There are no quota restrictions, no investment taxes and specific status restrictions.

Travel more freely to and from the mainland. Hong Kong single-plate vehicles can enter the mainland directly without the need for metal number plates. The validity period of the e-licence is linked to the validity period of the Mainland compulsory insurance purchased, and shall not exceed 1 year. Vehicle owners are free to choose the time of travel to and from the Mainland, and Hong Kong motor vehicles can enter and leave the Mainland multiple times by appointment during the validity period of the license.

The licensing procedures are more simplified. Application is exempt from filling in forms and photocopying. Hong Kong motor vehicles registered within 6 years are exempted from submitting a certificate of conformity to the motor vehicle safety technical inspection.

Customs filing is more convenient. The "guarantee-free" policy is implemented for eligible Hong Kong motor vehicles, and the customs filing procedures are integrated into the overall application process of "Hong Kong vehicles going north", so that vehicle owners do not need to submit information or apply for documents at the customs office, so that the customs filing procedures can be paperless and handled online.

Faster border filing. Realize paperless filing and data sharing and sharing by border inspection departments, and eliminate the need for on-site collection and filing for drivers who have already completed border inspection and filing procedures for cross-border drivers in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, or who have completed border inspection fast-track collection and filing procedures at any port in the country.

Smoother vehicle clearance. The vehicle implements the "one-stop" inspection and release mode at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Highway Port, and the vehicle only needs to stop once to complete the customs and side inspection and release procedures.

Online traffic violations and minor accidents are more hassle-free. After filing with the public security traffic management department, Hong Kong motor vehicles and their drivers can use the "Traffic Management 12123" App to query and deal with off-site traffic violations of motor vehicles, quickly handle minor traffic accidents, and facilitate Hong Kong car owners to drive in the mainland.

The relevant person in charge of the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department specially reminded that according to the relevant provisions of the Administrative Measures, Hong Kong motor vehicles can only enter and exit through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Highway Port and drive within Guangdong Province; During the driving period in Guangdong, the vehicle must hang the Hong Kong license plate, which must not exceed the validity period of the license, and the continuous stay after each entry must not exceed 30 days, and the cumulative stay per year shall not exceed 180 days. Hong Kong motor vehicle owners shall abide by the Administrative Measures and relevant laws and regulations, and have management obligations and legal responsibilities for Hong Kong motor vehicles and their drivers. In addition to being dealt with in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the Mainland, Hong Kong motor vehicle owners or drivers will also cancel the relevant filing procedures and restrict or refuse to accept new applications.

Licence application steps

The first step is to prepare the relevant documents and submit the application to the Hong Kong Transport Department.

Step 2: Log in to the "Hong Kong Car Northbound" information system to apply for registration.

The third step is to inspect the car in Hong Kong and buy insurance.

The fourth step is to file with the mainland customs and border inspection departments.

Step 5: Receive an e-License.

Application Catalogue

1. Owner information

1. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Resident Identity Card;

2. Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents.

2. Motor vehicle information

1. Hong Kong vehicle registration documents;

2. A compulsory insurance certificate for motor vehicle traffic accident liability that complies with national regulations, and the validity period of the insurance certificate is not less than the period of temporary entry and exit from the mainland;

3. Certificate of conformity of motor vehicle safety technical inspection (submitted for motor vehicles registered for more than 6 years).

3. Driver's information

1. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Resident Identity Card;

2. Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, or foreign passport and valid visa (or residence permit, permanent residence identity card), or other international travel documents and valid visa (or residence permit, permanent residence identity card) and other valid entry and exit documents;

3. Mainland motor vehicle driving license.

Written by: Nandu reporter Ao Yinxue correspondent Yue Gongxuan