Hong Kong car owners no longer need to display new vehicle licence annually
Authorities have launched a new permit with no expiry date for cars that have not undergone changes since registration
Motorists in Hong Kong no longer need to replace the car licence displayed on the windscreen annually after transport authorities launched a new permit with no expiry date for vehicles that are in their original condition when first registered.
The initiative is part of the Transport Department’s efforts to simplify licence renewal procedures and provide drivers with convenience, following the passage of legislative amendments earlier this month.
Drivers are still required to pay fees when renewing the licences annually.
Starting on Monday, vehicle owners who successfully renew their licences will start receiving notices from the department issuing the latest validity period of their permits, with no expiry date printed on them.
“Upon the enhancement of the vehicle licence, vehicle owners do not need to replace the vehicle licences displayed on the windscreen of their vehicles,” the department said.
“If the vehicle particulars such as the registration mark, body colour, etc remain unchanged, the vehicle owner can continue to use the same vehicle licence after each subsequent renewal.”
