ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - CHAPTER 374B ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - LONG TITLE Empowering section VerDate:30/06/1997 (Cap 374, sections 5 and 8) [25 August 1984] L.N. 298 of 1984 (L.N. 287 of 1983) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 1 Citation VerDate:30/06/1997 PART I PRELIMINARY These regulations may be cited as the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:10/03/2008 In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "applicant" (申請人) means a person who has applied for a driving licence, driving test, motor cycle driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit under these regulations, as the case may be, or for renewal of a driving licence or driving instructor's licence; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "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 examiner" (經授權牌主任) means a person appointed under regulation 29(1) to be an authorized examiner for the purpose of conducting driving tests; "class" (種類), when used in relation to a motor vehicle in connection with any matter relating to a driving licence, driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit, means a class of motor vehicle specified in regulation 5; "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; (L.N. 49 of 2007) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) means a person who is the holder of a valid driving instructor's licence; "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) means a driving instructor's licence issued under regulation 22; "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) means a test referred to in regulation 24; "driving test" (駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle and a motor tricycle) conducted in accordance with regulations 32 and 33; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) means a driving licence other than a learner's driving licence, temporary driving licence, probationary driving licence or a driving licence to drive Government vehicles; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) means a vehicle owned by the Government; "group" (組別), in relation to a driving instructor's licence, means a group of motor vehicles specified in regulation 20A; (L.N. 161 of 2000) "identity card" (身分證) has the meaning assigned to it by section 1A of the Registration of Persons Ordinance (Cap 177); (L.N. 3 of 2008) "identity document" (身分證明文件) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. E); "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) means- (a) an international driving permit in Form 1 of the Ninth Schedule issued under the authority of a country or place which is a party to the 1949 Convention; or (b) an international driving permit issued under regulation 36; (L.N. 49 of 2007) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) means a person who is the holder of a valid learner's driving licence; "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) means a learner's driving licence issued under regulation 12 or 12A; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "licence holder" (執照持有人) means a person to whom a driving licence or driving instructor's licence has been issued under these regulations so long as such licence remains in force; "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor cycle or a motor tricycle conducted in accordance with regulation 12C; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "permanent identity card" (永久性居民身分證) has the meaning assigned to it by section 1A of the Registration of Persons Ordinance (Cap 177); (L.N. 3 of 2008) "permit" (許可證) means an international driving permit; "photograph" (照片) means a photograph in accordance with regulation 43(2); "private driving instructor" (私人駕駛教師) means a driving instructor whose driving instructor's licence is not subject to a condition imposed under regulation 22(1A); (L.N. 97 of 2001) "private driving instructor's licence" (私人駕駛教師執照) means the driving instructor's licence of a private driving instructor; (L.N. 97 of 2001) "probationary driving licence" (暫准駕駛執照) means a driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle issued under regulation 12G; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "probationary driving period" (暫准駕駛期) means the probationary driving period provided for in regulation 12F; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "restricted driving instructor" (受限制駕駛教師) means a driving instructor whose driving instructor's licence is subject to a condition imposed under regulation 22(1A); (L.N. 97 of 2001) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. A); "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) means a temporary driving licence issued under regulation 13; "visitor" (到港人士) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. E). (34 of 1993 s. 3) "applicant" (申請人) "articulated vehicle" (掛接式車輛) "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) "class" (種類) "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) "driving test" (駕駛測驗) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) "group" (組別) "identity card" (身分證) "identity document" (身分證明文件) "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) "licence holder" (執照持有人) "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) "permanent identity card" (永久性居民身分證) "permit" (許可證) "photograph" (照片) "private driving instructor" (私人駕駛教師) "private driving instructor's licence" (私人駕駛教師執照) "probationary driving licence" (暫准駕駛執照) "probationary driving period" (暫准駕駛期) "restricted driving instructor" (受限制駕駛教師) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) "visitor" (到港人士) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:19/05/2007 In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "applicant" (申請人) means a person who has applied for a driving licence, driving test, motor cycle driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit under these regulations, as the case may be, or for renewal of a driving licence or driving instructor's licence; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "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 examiner" (經授權牌主任) means a person appointed under regulation 29(1) to be an authorized examiner for the purpose of conducting driving tests; "class" (種類), when used in relation to a motor vehicle in connection with any matter relating to a driving licence, driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit, means a class of motor vehicle specified in regulation 5; "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; (L.N. 49 of 2007) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) means a person who is the holder of a valid driving instructor's licence; "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) means a driving instructor's licence issued under regulation 22; "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) means a test referred to in regulation 24; "driving test" (駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle and a motor tricycle) conducted in accordance with regulations 32 and 33; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) means a driving licence other than a learner's driving licence, temporary driving licence, probationary driving licence or a driving licence to drive Government vehicles; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) means a vehicle owned by the Government; "group" (組別), in relation to a driving instructor's licence, means a group of motor vehicles specified in regulation 20A; (L.N. 161 of 2000) "identity document" (身分證明文件) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. E); "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) means- (a) an international driving permit in Form 1 of the Ninth Schedule issued under the authority of a country or place which is a party to the 1949 Convention; or (b) an international driving permit issued under regulation 36; (L.N. 49 of 2007) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) means a person who is the holder of a valid learner's driving licence; "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) means a learner's driving licence issued under regulation 12 or 12A; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "licence holder" (執照持有人) means a person to whom a driving licence or driving instructor's licence has been issued under these regulations so long as such licence remains in force; "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor cycle or a motor tricycle conducted in accordance with regulation 12C; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "permit" (許可證) means an international driving permit; "photograph" (照片) means a photograph in accordance with regulation 43(2); "private driving instructor" (私人駕駛教師) means a driving instructor whose driving instructor's licence is not subject to a condition imposed under regulation 22(1A); (L.N. 97 of 2001) "private driving instructor's licence" (私人駕駛教師執照) means the driving instructor's licence of a private driving instructor; (L.N. 97 of 2001) "probationary driving licence" (暫准駕駛執照) means a driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle issued under regulation 12G; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "probationary driving period" (暫准駕駛期) means the probationary driving period provided for in regulation 12F; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "restricted driving instructor" (受限制駕駛教師) means a driving instructor whose driving instructor's licence is subject to a condition imposed under regulation 22(1A); (L.N. 97 of 2001) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. A); "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) means a temporary driving licence issued under regulation 13; "visitor" (到港人士) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. E). (34 of 1993 s. 3) "applicant" (申請人) "articulated vehicle" (掛接式車輛) "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) "class" (種類) "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) "driving test" (駕駛測驗) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) "group" (組別) "identity document" (身分證明文件) "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) "licence holder" (執照持有人) "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) "permit" (許可證) "photograph" (照片) "private driving instructor" (私人駕駛教師) "private driving instructor's licence" (私人駕駛教師執照) "probationary driving licence" (暫准駕駛執照) "probationary driving period" (暫准駕駛期) "restricted driving instructor" (受限制駕駛教師) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) "visitor" (到港人士) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:01/07/2001 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "applicant" (申請人) means a person who has applied for a driving licence, driving test, motor cycle driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit under these regulations, as the case may be, or for renewal of a driving licence or driving instructor's licence; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "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.); "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) means a person appointed under regulation 29(1) to be an authorized examiner for the purpose of conducting driving tests; "class" (種類), when used in relation to a motor vehicle in connection with any matter relating to a driving licence, driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit, means a class of motor vehicle specified in regulation 5; "1926 Convention" (1926年國際公約) and "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) have the meanings assigned to them by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); (L.N. 259 of 1984) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) means a person who is the holder of a valid driving instructor's licence; "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) means a driving instructor's licence issued under regulation 22; "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) means a test referred to in regulation 24; "driving test" (駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle and a motor tricycle) conducted in accordance with regulations 32 and 33; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) means a driving licence other than a learner's driving licence, temporary driving licence, probationary driving licence or a driving licence to drive Government vehicles; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) means a vehicle owned by the Government; "group" (組別), in relation to a driving instructor's licence, means a group of motor vehicles specified in regulation 20A; (L.N. 161 of 2000) "identity document" (身分證明文件) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) means an international driving permit in Form 1 or 2 of the Ninth Schedule issued under the authority of a country or place which is a party to the 1926 Convention, or the 1949 Convention, or an international driving permit issued under regulation 36; (L.N. 259 of 1984; 3 of 2002 s. 15) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) means a person who is the holder of a valid learner's driving licence; "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) means a learner's driving licence issued under regulation 12 or 12A; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "licence holder" (執照持有人) means a person to whom a driving licence or driving instructor's licence has been issued under these regulations so long as such licence remains in force; "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor cycle or a motor tricycle conducted in accordance with regulation 12C; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "permit" (許可證) means an international driving permit; "photograph" (照片) means a photograph in accordance with regulation 43(2); "private driving instructor" (私人駕駛教師) means a driving instructor whose driving instructor's licence is not subject to a condition imposed under regulation 22(1A); (L.N. 97 of 2001) "private driving instructor's licence" (私人駕駛教師執照) means the driving instructor's licence of a private driving instructor; (L.N. 97 of 2001) "probationary driving licence" (暫准駕駛執照) means a driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle issued under regulation 12G; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "probationary driving period" (暫准駕駛期) means the probationary driving period provided for in regulation 12F; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "restricted driving instructor" (受限制駕駛教師) means a driving instructor whose driving instructor's licence is subject to a condition imposed under regulation 22(1A); (L.N. 97 of 2001) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) means a temporary driving licence issued under regulation 13; "visitor" (到港人士) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). (34 of 1993 s. 3) "applicant" (申請人) "articulated vehicle" (掛接式車輛) "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) "class" (種類) "1926 Convention" (1926年國際公約) "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) "driving test" (駕駛測驗) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) "group" (組別) "identity document" (身分證明文件) "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) "licence holder" (執照持有人) "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) "permit" (許可證) "photograph" (照片) "private driving instructor" (私人駕駛教師) "private driving instructor's licence" (私人駕駛教師執照) "probationary driving licence" (暫准駕駛執照) "probationary driving period" (暫准駕駛期) "restricted driving instructor" (受限制駕駛教師) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) "visitor" (到港人士) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:01/10/2000 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "applicant" (申請人) means a person who has applied for a driving licence, driving test, motor cycle driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit under these regulations, as the case may be, or for renewal of a driving licence or driving instructor's licence; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "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.); "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) means a person appointed under regulation 29(1) to be an authorized examiner for the purpose of conducting driving tests; "class" (種類), when used in relation to a motor vehicle in connection with any matter relating to a driving licence, driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit, means a class of motor vehicle specified in regulation 5; "1926 Convention" (1926年國際公約) and "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) have the meanings assigned to them by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); (L.N. 259 of 1984) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) means a person who is the holder of a valid driving instructor's licence; "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) means a driving instructor's licence issued under regulation 22; "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) means a test referred to in regulation 24; "driving test" (駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle and a motor tricycle) conducted in accordance with regulations 32 and 33; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) means a driving licence other than a learner's driving licence, temporary driving licence, probationary driving licence or a driving licence to drive Government vehicles; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) means a vehicle owned by the Government; "group" (組別), in relation to a driving instructor's licence, means a group of motor vehicles specified in regulation 20A; (L.N. 161 of 2000) "identity document" (身分證明文件) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) means an international driving permit in Form 1 or 2 of the Ninth Schedule issued under the authority of a country or place which is a party to the 1926 Convention, or the 1949 Convention, or an international driving permit issued under regulation 36; (L.N. 259 of 1984; 3 of 2002 s. 15) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) means a person who is the holder of a valid learner's driving licence; "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) means a learner's driving licence issued under regulation 12 or 12A; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "licence holder" (執照持有人) means a person to whom a driving licence or driving instructor's licence has been issued under these regulations so long as such licence remains in force; "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor cycle or a motor tricycle conducted in accordance with regulation 12C; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "permit" (許可證) means an international driving permit; "photograph" (照片) means a photograph in accordance with regulation 43(2); "probationary driving licence" (暫准駕駛執照) means a driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle issued under regulation 12G; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "probationary driving period" (暫准駕駛期) means the probationary driving period provided for in regulation 12F; (49 of 2000 s. 3) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) means a temporary driving licence issued under regulation 13; "visitor" (到港人士) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). (34 of 1993 s. 3) "applicant" (申請人) "articulated vehicle" (掛接式車輛) "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) "class" (種類) "1926 Convention" (1926年國際公約) "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) "driving test" (駕駛測驗) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) "group" (組別) "identity document" (身分證明文件) "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) "licence holder" (執照持有人) "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) "permit" (許可證) "photograph" (照片) "probationary driving licence" (暫准駕駛執照) "probationary driving period" (暫准駕駛期) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) "visitor" (到港人士) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:01/09/2000 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "applicant" (申請人) means a person who has applied for a driving licence, driving test, motor cycle driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit under these regulations, as the case may be, or for renewal of a driving licence or driving instructor's licence; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "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.); "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) means a person appointed under regulation 29(1) to be an authorized examiner for the purpose of conducting driving tests; "class" (種類), when used in relation to a motor vehicle in connection with any matter relating to a driving licence, driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit, means a class of motor vehicle specified in regulation 5; "1926 Convention" (1926年國際公約) and "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) have the meanings assigned to them by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); (L.N. 259 of 1984) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) means a person who is the holder of a valid driving instructor's licence; "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) means a driving instructor's licence issued under regulation 22; "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) means a test referred to in regulation 24; "driving test" (駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle and a motor tricycle) conducted in accordance with regulations 32 and 33; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) means a driving licence other than a learner's driving licence, temporary driving licence or a driving licence to drive Government vehicles; "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) means a vehicle owned by the Government; "group" (組別), in relation to a driving instructor's licence, means a group of motor vehicles specified in regulation 20A; (L.N. 161 of 2000) "identity document" (身分證明文件) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) means an international driving permit in Form 1 or 2 of the Ninth Schedule issued under the authority of a country or place which is a party to the 1926 Convention, or the 1949 Convention, or an international driving permit issued under regulation 36; (L.N. 259 of 1984; 3 of 2002 s. 15) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) means a person who is the holder of a valid learner's driving licence; "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) means a learner's driving licence issued under regulation 12 or 12A; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "licence holder" (執照持有人) means a person to whom a driving licence or driving instructor's licence has been issued under these regulations so long as such licence remains in force; "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor cycle or a motor tricycle conducted in accordance with regulation 12C; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "permit" (許可證) means an international driving permit; "photograph" (照片) means a photograph in accordance with regulation 43(2); "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) means a temporary driving licence issued under regulation 13; "visitor" (到港人士) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). (34 of 1993 s. 3) "applicant" (申請人) "articulated vehicle" (掛接式車輛) "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) "class" (種類) "1926 Convention" (1926年國際公約) "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) "driving test" (駕駛測驗) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) "group" (組別) "identity document" (身分證明文件) "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) "licence holder" (執照持有人) "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) "permit" (許可證) "photograph" (照片) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) "visitor" (到港人士) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "applicant" (申請人) means a person who has applied for a driving licence, driving test, motor cycle driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit under these regulations, as the case may be, or for renewal of a driving licence or driving instructor's licence; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "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.); "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) means a person appointed under regulation 29(1) to be an authorized examiner for the purpose of conducting driving tests; "class" (種類), when used in relation to a motor vehicle in connection with any matter relating to a driving licence, driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit, means a class of motor vehicle specified in regulation 5; "1926 Convention" (1926年國際公約) and "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) have the meanings assigned to them by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); (L.N. 259 of 1984) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) means a person who is the holder of a valid driving instructor's licence; "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) means a driving instructor's licence issued under regulation 22; "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) means a test referred to in regulation 24; "driving test" (駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle and a motor tricycle) conducted in accordance with regulations 32 and 33; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) means a driving licence other than a learner's driving licence, temporary driving licence or a driving licence to drive Government vehicles; "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) means a vehicle owned by the Government; "identity document" (身分證明文件) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) means an international driving permit in Form 1 or 2 of the Ninth Schedule issued under the authority of a country or place which is a party to the 1926 Convention, or the 1949 Convention, or an international driving permit issued under regulation 36; (L.N. 259 of 1984; 3 of 2002 s. 15) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) means a person who is the holder of a valid learner's driving licence; "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) means a learner's driving licence issued under regulation 12 or 12A; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "licence holder" (執照持有人) means a person to whom a driving licence or driving instructor's licence has been issued under these regulations so long as such licence remains in force; "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor cycle or a motor tricycle conducted in accordance with regulation 12C; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "permit" (許可證) means an international driving permit; "photograph" (照片) means a photograph in accordance with regulation 43(2); "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) means a temporary driving licence issued under regulation 13; "visitor" (到港人士) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). (34 of 1993 s. 3) "applicant" (申請人) "articulated vehicle" (掛接式車輛) "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) "class" (種類) "1926 Convention" (1926年國際公約) "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) "driving test" (駕駛測驗) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) "identity document" (身分證明文件) "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) "licence holder" (執照持有人) "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) "permit" (許可證) "photograph" (照片) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) "visitor" (到港人士) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:30/06/1997 In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "applicant" (申請人) means a person who has applied for a driving licence, driving test, motor cycle driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit under these regulations, as the case may be, or for renewal of a driving licence or driving instructor's licence; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "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.); "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) means a person appointed under regulation 29(1) to be an authorized examiner for the purpose of conducting driving tests; "class" (種類), when used in relation to a motor vehicle in connection with any matter relating to a driving licence, driving test, driving instructor's licence or permit, means a class of motor vehicle specified in regulation 5; "1926 Convention" (1926年國際公約) and "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) have the meanings assigned to them by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); (L.N. 259 of 1984) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) means a person who is the holder of a valid driving instructor's licence; "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) means a driving instructor's licence issued under regulation 22; "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) means a test referred to in regulation 24; "driving test" (駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle and a motor tricycle) conducted in accordance with regulations 32 and 33; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) means a driving licence other than a learner's driving licence, temporary driving licence or a driving licence to drive Government vehicles; "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) means a vehicle owned by the Government; "identity document" (身分證明文件) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) means an international driving permit in Form 1 or 2 of the Ninth Schedule issued under the authority of a country which is a party to the 1926 Convention, or the 1949 Convention, or an international driving permit issued under regulation 36; (L.N. 259 of 1984) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) means a person who is the holder of a valid learner's driving licence; "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) means a learner's driving licence issued under regulation 12 or 12A; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "licence holder" (執照持有人) means a person to whom a driving licence or driving instructor's licence has been issued under these regulations so long as such licence remains in force; "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) means a test of competence to drive a motor cycle or a motor tricycle conducted in accordance with regulation 12C; (L.N. 273 of 1989) "permit" (許可證) means an international driving permit; "photograph" (照片) means a photograph in accordance with regulation 43(2); "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) means a temporary driving licence issued under regulation 13; "visitor" (到港人士) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). (34 of 1993 s. 3) "applicant" (申請人) "articulated vehicle" (掛接式車輛) "authorized examiner" (經授權牌主任) "class" (種類) "1926 Convention" (1926年國際公約) "1949 Convention" (1949年國際公約) "driving instructor" (駕駛教師) "driving instructor's licence" (駕駛教師執照) "driving instructor's test" (駕駛教師的測驗) "driving test" (駕駛測驗) "full driving licence" (正式駕駛執照) "Government vehicle" (政府車輛) "identity document" (身分證明文件) "international driving permit" (國際駕駛許可證) "learner driver" (學習駕駛人士) "learner's driving licence" (學習駕駛執照) "licence holder" (執照持有人) "motor cycle driving test" (電單車駕駛測驗) "permit" (許可證) "photograph" (照片) "rigid vehicle" (整體式車輛) "temporary driving licence" (臨時駕駛執照) "visitor" (到港人士) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3 Exemptions VerDate:01/07/1997 Amendments retroactively made - see 23 of 1998 s. 2 The Chief Secretary for Administration in his discretion may waive any of these regulations in respect of the driver of a motor vehicle which is the property of a government other than the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region temporarily brought into Hong Kong for the use of an accredited representative of such government. (L.N. 362 of 1997; 23 of 1998 s. 2) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3 Exemptions VerDate:30/06/1997 The Chief Secretary in his discretion may waive any of these regulations in respect of the driver of a motor vehicle which is the property of a foreign government temporarily brought into Hong Kong for the use of an accredited representative of such government. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4 Application to State VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 (1) Subject to paragraph (2), these regulations shall apply to persons in the public service of the State in the same manner as Parts V, VII, VIII and XII 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) (2) These regulations shall not apply to- (a) any member of Her Majesty's forces; (b) any member of a civilian component of Her Majesty's forces; (c) any person who is employed by Her Majesty's forces; or (d) any person who is attached to Her Majesty's forces, when he is driving a vehicle belonging to the Crown in the course of his duties. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4 Application to the Crown VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to paragraph (2), these regulations shall apply to persons in the public service of the Crown in the same manner as Parts V, VII, VIII and XII of the Ordinance are applied under section 3(1) of the Ordinance to persons in the public service of the Crown. (2) These regulations shall not apply to- (a) any member of Her Majesty's forces; (b) any member of a civilian component of Her Majesty's forces; (c) any person who is employed by Her Majesty's forces; or (d) any person who is attached to Her Majesty's forces, when he is driving a vehicle belonging to the Crown in the course of his duties. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 5 Classification of motor vehicles for issue of driving licences VerDate:30/06/1997 PART II DRIVING LICENCES For the purpose of the issue of driving licences, motor vehicles shall be divided into the following classes- (a) private cars; (b) taxis; (c) public light buses and private light buses; (d) public buses and private buses; (e) light goods vehicles; (f) medium goods vehicles; (g) heavy goods vehicles; (ga) articulated vehicles; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (h) special purpose vehicles; (i) motor cycles; (L.N. 273 of 1989) (ia) motor tricycles; (L.N. 273 of 1989) (j) invalid carriages; (k) Government vehicles. (L.N. 259 of 1984) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 6 Restrictions on issue of driving licences VerDate:30/06/1997 Without prejudice to the Ordinance or any other provision of these regulations, the Commissioner shall not issue or renew a driving licence to a person- (a) who is the holder of another driving licence issued in Hong Kong, other than a temporary driving licence, whether such other driving licence is suspended or not; (b) who is disqualified. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 7 Age limits VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) A driving licence entitling the holder thereof to drive- (a) a private car; (b) a light goods vehicle; (c) a motor cycle; (d) a motor tricycle; or (e) an invalid carriage, shall not be issued to a person under the age of 18 years. (L.N. 273 of 1989) (2) 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. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8 Previous experience and driving record VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to paragraph (4), a person shall not be eligible for a full driving licence to drive- (a) a taxi; (b) a public light bus or private light bus; (c) a public bus or private bus; (d) a medium goods vehicle; (e) a heavy goods vehicle; or (f) a special purpose vehicle, unless, at the date of his application for such licence- (i) he is the holder of a valid full driving licence to drive a private car or light goods vehicle and, unless exempted by the Commissioner in writing, has held such a licence for at least 3 years immediately preceding his application; and (ii) he has passed the appropriate driving test. (2) Subject to paragraph (4), a person shall not be eligible for a full driving licence to drive an articulated vehicle unless- (a) he is the holder of a valid full driving licence to drive a medium goods vehicle or heavy goods vehicle; and (L.N. 259 of 1984) (b) he has passed the appropriate driving test. (3) 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 or 39 of the Ordinance during the 5 years immediately preceding his application. (4) The Commissioner may in his discretion take into consideration driving experience gained other than under a driving licence issued in Hong Kong. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 9 Physical fitness VerDate:10/03/2008 (1) On application for a driving licence 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) (2) 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 or renew the driving licence: (L.N. 3 of 2008) 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. (2A) Without prejudice to paragraph (2), a holder of a valid driving licence who suffers from- (a) any disease or physical disability specified in the First Schedule; or (b) any disease or physical disability- (i) not being a disease or physical disability specified in the First Schedule; and (ii) 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, from which he did not suffer at the time when the issue 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) (2B) 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) cancel the driving licence and grant a driving licence limited to driving an invalid carriage to the licence holder if he is satisfied that the licence holder is fit to drive an invalid carriage; or (b) cancel the driving licence after giving to the licence holder written notice of his intention to do so. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (2C) 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- (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 shall be rescinded. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (3) 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. (4) 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) (5) 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. (6) The Commissioner shall refuse to issue or renew a driving licence in the case of an applicant, who is 70 years of age or more, who- (a) is not medically fit to drive and control a motor vehicle in the class to which his application relates; or (b) is not 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). (7) 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. (8) (a) Paragraphs (2A), (2B) and (2C) do not apply in relation to driving licences issued before the commencement of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) (Amendment ) (No. 2) Regulation 1997. (L.N. 183 of 1997). (b) This paragraph shall cease to have effect at the end of the period of 3 years after the commencement of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) (Amendment ) (No. 2) Regulation 1997 (L.N. 183 of 1997). (L.N. 183 of 1997) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 9 Physical fitness VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) On application for a driving licence or renewal thereof, the applicant shall make a declaration in the application form 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. (2) If, from the declaration in the application form, 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 or renew the driving licence: 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. (2A) Without prejudice to paragraph (2), a holder of a valid driving licence who suffers from- (a) any disease or physical disability specified in the First Schedule; or (b) any disease or physical disability- (i) not being a disease or physical disability specified in the First Schedule; and (ii) 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, from which he did not suffer at the time when the issue 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) (2B) 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) cancel the driving licence and grant a driving licence limited to driving an invalid carriage to the licence holder if he is satisfied that the licence holder is fit to drive an invalid carriage; or (b) cancel the driving licence after giving to the licence holder written notice of his intention to do so. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (2C) 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- (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 shall be rescinded. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (3) 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. (4) 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) (5) 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. (6) The Commissioner shall refuse to issue or renew a driving licence in the case of an applicant, who is 70 years of age or more, who- (a) is not medically fit to drive and control a motor vehicle in the class to which his application relates; or (b) is not 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). (7) 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. (8) (a) Paragraphs (2A), (2B) and (2C) do not apply in relation to driving licences issued before the commencement of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) (Amendment ) (No. 2) Regulation 1997 (L.N. 183 of 1997). (b) This paragraph shall cease to have effect at the end of the period of 3 years after the commencement of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) (Amendment ) (No. 2) Regulation 1997 (L.N. 183 of 1997). (L.N. 183 of 1997) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 10 Applications for full driving licences VerDate:10/03/2008 “document of identity” (證明身分的文件) (1) 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) (2) In addition to making a declaration required by regulation 9(1), the applicant shall state in his application under paragraph (1)- (a) whether he has held a driving licence issued in Hong Kong or a driving certificate or driving licence issued in any country or place other than Hong Kong; and if the applicant has held any such licence or certificate, he shall also state the class of motor vehicle which he was permitted to drive under such licence or certificate; (3 of 2002 s. 15) (b) whether any such licence or certificate held previously has been endorsed, suspended or cancelled; (c) whether under regulation 9(2), the Commissioner has at any time refused to issue him a driving licence or renew his driving licence; and (d) whether he is or has at any time been disqualified from holding or obtaining the driving licence for which he is applying. (3) 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- (a) the medical fitness of the applicant has not deteriorated substantially since that date; and (b) 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). (49 of 2000 s. 4) (4) In this regulation, “document of identity” (證明身分的文件), in relation to an applicant, means- (a) where the applicant holds a permanent identity card, his permanent identity card; (b) where the applicant does not hold a permanent identity card- (i) his identity card (other than a permanent identity card), if he has one; and (ii) his valid travel document as defined in section 2(1) of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115). (L.N. 3 of 2008) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 10 Applications for full driving licences VerDate:01/10/2000 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 (1) 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 identity document. (L.N. 192 of 1989) (2) In addition to making a declaration required by regulation 9(1), the applicant shall state in his application under paragraph (1)- (a) whether he has held a driving licence issued in Hong Kong or a driving certificate or driving licence issued in any country or place other than Hong Kong; and if the applicant has held any such licence or certificate, he shall also state the class of motor vehicle which he was permitted to drive under such licence or certificate; (3 of 2002 s. 15) (b) whether any such licence or certificate held previously has been endorsed, suspended or cancelled; (c) whether under regulation 9(2), the Commissioner has at any time refused to issue him a driving licence or renew his driving licence; and (d) whether he is or has at any time been disqualified from holding or obtaining the driving licence for which he is applying. (3) 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- (a) the medical fitness of the applicant has not deteriorated substantially since that date; and (b) 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). (49 of 2000 s. 4) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 10 Applications for full driving licences VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 (1) 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 identity document. (L.N. 192 of 1989) (2) In addition to making a declaration required by regulation 9(1), the applicant shall state in his application under paragraph (1)- (a) whether he has held a driving licence issued in Hong Kong or a driving certificate or driving licence issued in any country or place other than Hong Kong; and if the applicant has held any such licence or certificate, he shall also state the class of motor vehicle which he was permitted to drive under such licence or certificate; (3 of 2002 s. 15) (b) whether any such licence or certificate held previously has been endorsed, suspended or cancelled; (c) whether under regulation 9(2), the Commissioner has at any time refused to issue him a driving licence or renew his driving licence; and (d) whether he is or has at any time been disqualified from holding or obtaining the driving licence for which he is applying. (3) 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 the applicant is medically fit to drive and control any vehicle in that class 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). ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 10 Applications for full driving licences VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) 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 identity document. (L.N. 192 of 1989) (2) In addition to making a declaration required by regulation 9(1), the applicant shall state in his application under paragraph (1)- (a) whether he has held a driving licence issued in Hong Kong or a driving certificate or driving licence issued in any other country; and if the applicant has held any such licence or certificate, he shall also state the class of motor vehicle which he was permitted to drive under such licence or certificate; (b) whether any such licence or certificate held previously has been endorsed, suspended or cancelled; (c) whether under regulation 9(2), the Commissioner has at any time refused to issue him a driving licence or renew his driving licence; and (d) whether he is or has at any time been disqualified from holding or obtaining the driving licence for which he is applying. (3) 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 the applicant is medically fit to drive and control any vehicle in that class 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). ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11 Issue of full driving licences VerDate:10/03/2008 (1) 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 motor cycle, motor tricycle, 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 for such a licence if he has passed, within 3 years prior to the date of his application, a driving test in respect of the class of motor vehicle to which his application relates. (L.N. 3 of 2008) (1A) The Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle to an applicant for such licence if he has complied with regulation 12F. (49 of 2000 s. 5) (1B) Subject to regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue 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 for such a licence if- (a) the applicant- (i) is the holder of a permanent identity card; or (ii) is the holder of an identity card (other than a permanent identity card) and is not subject to any condition of stay other than a limit of stay as defined in section 2(1) of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); and (b) the applicant has passed, within 3 years prior to the date of his application, a driving test in respect of the class of motor vehicle to which his application relates. (L.N. 3 of 2008) (1C) The Commissioner may waive the requirement of paragraph (1B)(a) if he considers it appropriate to do so. (L.N. 3 of 2008) (2) 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) (2A) The Commissioner shall issue 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 for such a licence if- (a) the applicant- (i) is the holder of a permanent identity card; or (ii) is the holder of an identity card (other than a permanent identity card) and is not subject to any condition of stay other than a limit of stay as defined in section 2(1) of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115); and (b) 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) (2B) 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) (3) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commissioner may issue a full driving licence to an applicant if the Commissioner is satisfied that- (a) some time within 3 years before the date on which the applicant makes the application he had held a driver's certificate or licence issued by a competent authority in any country or place listed in the Fourth Schedule authorizing him to drive motor vehicles of the class which he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he has applied; and (b) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant after successful completion of a test of competence to drive motor vehicles of the class or description concerned conducted by or on behalf of the competent authority which issued the certificate or licence; and (c) (i) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant during a period of residence of not less than 6 months in the country or place of issue; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ii) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant not less than 5 years immediately prior to the application; or (iii) the applicant is the holder of a passport or other equivalent travel document issued in the country or place in which the certificate or licence was issued. (3 of 2002 s. 15) (3A) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commissioner may 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) (a) that some time within 3 years before the date on which the applicant makes the application he had held a driver's certificate or licence issued by a competent authority in the country or place of which he is a consular officer or consular employee authorizing him to drive motor vehicles of the class which he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he has applied; and (3 of 2002 s. 15) (b) as regards the requirements of paragraph (3)(b) and (c)(iii). (L.N. 259 of 1984) (4) No driving licence shall be issued under paragraph (3) or (3A) authorizing any person to drive- (L.N. 3 of 2008) (a) a public bus or private bus; (b) a medium goods vehicle; (c) a heavy goods vehicle; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ca) an articulated vehicle; or (L.N. 259 of 1984) (d) a special purpose vehicle. (5) (Repealed 89 of 1994 s. 29) (5A) The Commissioner may by order published in the Gazette amend the Fourth Schedule. (L.N. 3 of 2008) (6) A full driving licence- (a) may, subject to paragraph (6A), be issued on payment of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule; and (b) shall be valid- (i) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is at or less than the age of 60 on the date of application, for a period of 10 years from the date of issue; (ii) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is over the age of 60 but less than the age of 70 on the date of application, for- (A) a period from the date of issue up to the day before he attains the age of 70; or (B) a period of 3 years from the date of issue, whichever is the longer; (iii) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is at or over the age of 70 on the date of application, for a period of one year or 3 years from the date of issue as the applicant chooses. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (6A) No fee shall be payable in respect of a full driving licence issued to a disabled person. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (7) 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. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11 Issue of full driving licences VerDate:01/10/2000 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), (3A) and (4) and regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence (other than a full driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle) to an applicant if he has passed, within 3 years prior to the date of his application, a driving test in respect of the class of motor vehicle to which his application relates. (L.N. 259 of 1984; 49 of 2000 s. 5) (1A) The Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle to an applicant for such licence if he has complied with regulation 12F. (49 of 2000 s. 5) (2) The Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence 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. (3) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commissioner may issue a full driving licence to an applicant if the Commissioner is satisfied that- (a) some time within 3 years before the date on which the applicant makes the application he had held a driver's certificate or licence issued by a competent authority in any country or place listed in the Fourth Schedule authorizing him to drive motor vehicles of the class which he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he has applied; and (b) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant after successful completion of a test of competence to drive motor vehicles of the class or description concerned conducted by or on behalf of the competent authority which issued the certificate or licence; and (c) (i) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant during a period of residence of not less than 6 months in the country or place of issue; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ii) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant not less than 5 years immediately prior to the application; or (iii) the applicant is the holder of a passport or other equivalent travel document issued in the country or place in which the certificate or licence was issued. (3 of 2002 s. 15) (3A) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commissioner may 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) (a) that some time within 3 years before the date on which the applicant makes the application he had held a driver's certificate or licence issued by a competent authority in the country or place of which he is a consular officer or consular employee authorizing him to drive motor vehicles of the class which he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he has applied; and (3 of 2002 s. 15) (b) as regards the requirements of paragraph (3)(b) and (c)(iii). (L.N. 259 of 1984) (4) No driving licence shall be issued under paragraph (3) authorizing any person to drive- (a) a public bus or private bus; (b) a medium goods vehicle; (c) a heavy goods vehicle; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ca) an articulated vehicle; or (L.N. 259 of 1984) (d) a special purpose vehicle. (5) (Repealed 89 of 1994 s. 29) (6) A full driving licence- (a) may, subject to paragraph (6A), be issued on payment of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule; and (b) shall be valid- (i) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is at or less than the age of 60 on the date of application, for a period of 10 years from the date of issue; (ii) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is over the age of 60 but less than the age of 70 on the date of application, for- (A) a period from the date of issue up to the day before he attains the age of 70; or (B) a period of 3 years from the date of issue, whichever is the longer; (iii) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is at or over the age of 70 on the date of application, for a period of one year or 3 years from the date of issue as the applicant chooses. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (6A) No fee shall be payable in respect of a full driving licence issued to a disabled person. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (7) 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. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11 Issue of full driving licences VerDate:10/03/2000 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), (3A) and (4) and regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence to an applicant if he has passed, within 3 years prior to the date of his application, a driving test in respect of the class of motor vehicle to which his application relates. (L.N. 259 of 1984) (2) The Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence 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. (3) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commissioner may issue a full driving licence to an applicant if the Commissioner is satisfied that- (a) some time within 3 years before the date on which the applicant makes the application he had held a driver's certificate or licence issued by a competent authority in any country or place listed in the Fourth Schedule authorizing him to drive motor vehicles of the class which he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he has applied; and (b) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant after successful completion of a test of competence to drive motor vehicles of the class or description concerned conducted by or on behalf of the competent authority which issued the certificate or licence; and (c) (i) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant during a period of residence of not less than 6 months in the country or place of issue; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ii) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant not less than 5 years immediately prior to the application; or (iii) the applicant is the holder of a passport or other equivalent travel document issued in the country or place in which the certificate or licence was issued. (3 of 2002 s. 15) (3A) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commissioner may 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) (a) that some time within 3 years before the date on which the applicant makes the application he had held a driver's certificate or licence issued by a competent authority in the country or place of which he is a consular officer or consular employee authorizing him to drive motor vehicles of the class which he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he has applied; and (3 of 2002 s. 15) (b) as regards the requirements of paragraph (3)(b) and (c)(iii). (L.N. 259 of 1984) (4) No driving licence shall be issued under paragraph (3) authorizing any person to drive- (a) a public bus or private bus; (b) a medium goods vehicle; (c) a heavy goods vehicle; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ca) an articulated vehicle; or (L.N. 259 of 1984) (d) a special purpose vehicle. (5) (Repealed 89 of 1994 s. 29) (6) A full driving licence- (a) may, subject to paragraph (6A), be issued on payment of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule; and (b) shall be valid- (i) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is at or less than the age of 60 on the date of application, for a period of 10 years from the date of issue; (ii) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is over the age of 60 but less than the age of 70 on the date of application, for- (A) a period from the date of issue up to the day before he attains the age of 70; or (B) a period of 3 years from the date of issue, whichever is the longer; (iii) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is at or over the age of 70 on the date of application, for a period of one year or 3 years from the date of issue as the applicant chooses. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (6A) No fee shall be payable in respect of a full driving licence issued to a disabled person. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (7) 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. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11 Issue of full driving licences VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), (3A) and (4) and regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence to an applicant if he has passed, within 3 years prior to the date of his application, a driving test in respect of the class of motor vehicle to which his application relates. (L.N. 259 of 1984) (2) The Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence 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. (3) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commissioner may issue a full driving licence to an applicant if the Commissioner is satisfied that- (a) some time within 3 years before the date on which the applicant makes the application he had held a driver's certificate or licence issued by a competent authority in any country or place listed in the Fourth Schedule authorizing him to drive motor vehicles of the class which he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he has applied; and (b) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant after successful completion of a test of competence to drive motor vehicles of the class or description concerned conducted by or on behalf of the competent authority which issued the certificate or licence; and (c) (i) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant during a period of residence of not less than 6 months in the country or place of issue; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ii) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant not less than 5 years immediately prior to the application; or (iii) the applicant is the holder of a passport or other equivalent travel document issued in the country or place in which the certificate or licence was issued. (3 of 2002 s. 15) (3A) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commissioner may issue a full driving licence to an applicant who is a consular officer or consular employee (as defined in the First Schedule to the Consular Relations Ordinance (Cap 259)) if the Commissioner is satisfied- (a) that some time within 3 years before the date on which the applicant makes the application he had held a driver's certificate or licence issued by a competent authority in the country or place of which he is a consular officer or consular employee authorizing him to drive motor vehicles of the class which he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he has applied; and (3 of 2002 s. 15) (b) as regards the requirements of paragraph (3)(b) and (c)(iii). (L.N. 259 of 1984) (4) No driving licence shall be issued under paragraph (3) authorizing any person to drive- (a) a public bus or private bus; (b) a medium goods vehicle; (c) a heavy goods vehicle; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ca) an articulated vehicle; or (L.N. 259 of 1984) (d) a special purpose vehicle. (5) (Repealed 89 of 1994 s. 29) (6) A full driving licence- (a) may, subject to paragraph (6A), be issued on payment of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule; and (b) shall be valid- (i) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is at or less than the age of 60 on the date of application, for a period of 10 years from the date of issue; (ii) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is over the age of 60 but less than the age of 70 on the date of application, for- (A) a period from the date of issue up to the day before he attains the age of 70; or (B) a period of 3 years from the date of issue, whichever is the longer; (iii) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is at or over the age of 70 on the date of application, for a period of one year or 3 years from the date of issue as the applicant chooses. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (6A) No fee shall be payable in respect of a full driving licence issued to a disabled person. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (7) 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. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11 Issue of full driving licences VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), (3A) and (4) and regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence to an applicant if he has passed, within 3 years prior to the date of his application, a driving test in respect of the class of motor vehicle to which his application relates. (L.N. 259 of 1984) (2) The Commissioner shall issue a full driving licence 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. (3) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commissioner may issue a full driving licence to an applicant if the Commissioner is satisfied that- (a) some time within 3 years before the date on which the applicant makes the application he had held a driver's certificate or licence issued by a competent authority in any country listed in the Fourth Schedule authorizing him to drive motor vehicles of the class which he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he has applied; and (b) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant after successful completion of a test of competence to drive motor vehicles of the class or description concerned conducted by or on behalf of the competent authority which issued the certificate or licence; and (c) (i) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant during a period of residence of not less than 6 months in the country of issue; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ii) the certificate or licence was originally issued to the applicant not less than 5 years immediately prior to the application; or (iii) the applicant is the holder of a passport or other equivalent travel document issued in the country in which the certificate or licence was issued. (3A) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commissioner may issue a full driving licence to an applicant who is a consular officer or consular employee (as defined in the First Schedule to the Consular Relations Ordinance (Cap 259)) if the Commissioner is satisfied- (a) that some time within 3 years before the date on which the applicant makes the application he had held a driver's certificate or licence issued by a competent authority in the country of which he is a consular officer or consular employee authorizing him to drive motor vehicles of the class which he would be authorized to drive by the licence for which he has applied; and (b) as regards the requirements of paragraph (3)(b) and (c)(iii). (L.N. 259 of 1984) (4) No driving licence shall be issued under paragraph (3) authorizing any person to drive- (a) a public bus or private bus; (b) a medium goods vehicle; (c) a heavy goods vehicle; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ca) an articulated vehicle; or (L.N. 259 of 1984) (d) a special purpose vehicle. (5) (Repealed 89 of 1994 s. 29) (6) A full driving licence- (a) may, subject to paragraph (6A), be issued on payment of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule; and (b) shall be valid- (i) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is at or less than the age of 60 on the date of application, for a period of 10 years from the date of issue; (ii) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is over the age of 60 but less than the age of 70 on the date of application, for- (A) a period from the date of issue up to the day before he attains the age of 70; or (B) a period of 3 years from the date of issue, whichever is the longer; (iii) in the case of a driving licence issued to an applicant who is at or over the age of 70 on the date of application, for a period of one year or 3 years from the date of issue as the applicant chooses. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (6A) No fee shall be payable in respect of a full driving licence issued to a disabled person. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (7) 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. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12 Application for and issue of learners' driving licences VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) 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) (2) 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. (3) On receipt of an application under paragraph (1) and of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule, the Commissioner shall, subject to regulations 6, 7 and 9, issue to the applicant a learner's driving licence in respect of the class of motor vehicle to which his application relates, valid for 12 months from the date of issue thereof. (34 of 1993 s. 4) (4) (Repealed L.N. 273 of 1989) (L.N. 273 of 1989) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12A Learners's driving licences for motor cycles and motor tricycles VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) 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. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) 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) has not applied under regulation 12B to take Part C of a motor cycle driving test; or (b) having so applied to take Part C of a motor cycle driving test, has without reasonable excuse failed to attend for the test on the date and at the time and place notified under regulation 12B. (L.N. 273 of 1989) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12B Application to take a motor cycle driving test VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) A person who wishes to submit himself for a motor cycle driving test shall deliver to the Commissioner- (a) his identity document; (b) a course certificate issued under Part IXB of the Ordinance; and (c) an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant. (2) 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) (3) 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). (4) A motor cycle driving test form issued under paragraph (2) shall cease to be valid- (a) if the holder thereof fails to attend for a motor cycle driving test on the date and at the time and place notified under paragraph (2) unless- (i) the holder has given not less than 7 days' notice to the Commissioner of his inability to attend for such test; or (ii) the Commissioner is satisfied that the holder was through circumstances beyond his control unable to attend for such test; or (b) on the expiration of 18 months after the date on which it was issued. (5) 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). (6) 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- (a) it would not be in the public interest to issue to the holder thereof a learner's driving licence in respect of a motor cycle or motor tricycle; (b) the holder thereof is either ineligible to obtain, or is disqualified from obtaining or holding, a driving licence; or (c) the holder thereof has been unable to attend for the motor cycle driving test owing to- (i) the test having been cancelled at short notice by the Commissioner; or (ii) other circumstances beyond the control of the holder thereof. (7) (Repealed 34 of 1993 s. 5) (L.N. 273 of 1989) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12C Conduct of motor cycle driving test VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) A motor cycle driving test shall be divided into 3 part, and, subject to paragraph (3), no part of a test shall be taken until the applicant for the test has passed any preceding part. (2) Each part of a motor cycle driving test shall comprise the requirements relevant to that part specified in the Eleventh Schedule. (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) 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. (6) 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. (L.N. 273 of 1989) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12D Passing of motor cycle driving test VerDate:30/06/1997 A person shall pass a motor cycle driving test if he satisfies an authorized examiner conducting the test that he is able to comply with all the relevant requirements specified in the Eleventh Schedule. (L.N. 273 of 1989) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12E No fee payable in respect of certain learners' driving licences VerDate:30/06/1997 No fee shall be payable in respect of a learner's driving licence- (a) issued to a disabled person to drive a private car, motor cycle or motor tricycle; or (b) to drive a Government vehicle. (34 of 1993 s. 6) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12F Probationary driving period VerDate:01/10/2000 (1) An applicant for a full driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle shall not be issued with such licence unless he has completed a probationary driving period within 3 years before the date of application for such licence. (2) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), a probationary driving period shall last 12 months. (3) A person's probationary driving period commences on the date a probationary driving licence is issued to him. (4) A person's probationary driving period shall be extended by 6 months if he is convicted of one offence mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule, and the offence was committed by him while driving a motor cycle or motor tricycle during his probationary driving period. (5) For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (4), a person's probationary driving period shall not include- (a) if his probationary driving licence is cancelled under regulation 12I, a period commencing on the issue of the licence and ending on the cancellation of it; or (b) a period during which he does not hold a valid probationary driving licence. (49 of 2000 s. 6) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12G Issue of probationary driving licences to drive motor cycles and motor tricycles VerDate:01/10/2000 (1) A person who wishes to apply for a probationary driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle 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. (2) 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). (3) On receipt of an application under paragraph (1) and of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule, the Commissioner shall, subject to paragraph (4) and regulations 6, 7 and 9, issue to the applicant a probationary driving licence, valid for 12 months from the date of issue of the licence. (4) The Commissioner shall refuse to issue a probationary driving licence- (a) unless the applicant has passed, within 3 years prior to the date of his application, a motor cycle driving test under regulation 12D; and (b) if the applicant has previously been issued with a probationary driving licence after passing the driving test. (49 of 2000 s. 6) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12H Renewal of probationary driving licences VerDate:19/05/2007 (1) 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) his identity document; and (L.N. 49 of 2007) (b) (Repealed L.N. 49 of 2007) (c) the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule. (2) A probationary driving licence may be renewed at any time within- (a) 15 days before its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of expiry; or (b) 3 years after its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of renewal. (3) 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). (49 of 2000 s. 6) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12H Renewal of probationary driving licences VerDate:01/10/2000 (1) 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) his identity document; (b) the probationary driving licence; and (c) the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule. (2) A probationary driving licence may be renewed at any time within- (a) 15 days before its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of expiry; or (b) 3 years after its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of renewal. (3) 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). (49 of 2000 s. 6) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12I Cancellation of probationary driving licences VerDate:01/10/2000 (1) Without prejudice to regulation 20, the Commissioner shall cancel a probationary driving licence if the licence holder- (a) has more than once been convicted of an offence mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule; (b) has been convicted of 2 or more offences mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule; or (c) is convicted of an offence in respect of which 10 or more points shall be incurred under section 4 of the Road Traffic (Driving-offence Points) Ordinance (Cap 375), and such offence or offences was or were committed by him while driving a motor cycle or motor tricycle during his probationary driving period. (2) 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. (49 of 2000 s. 6) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12J No fee payable in respect of certain probationary driving licences VerDate:01/10/2000 No fee shall be payable in respect of a probationary driving licence issued to or renewed for a disabled person. (49 of 2000 s. 6) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12K Driving during probationary driving period VerDate:01/10/2000 (1) The holder of a probationary driving licence shall not drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle unless it has a plate displayed in accordance with the Thirteenth Schedule. (2) The holder of a probationary driving licence shall not drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle with any passenger on it. (49 of 2000 s. 6) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12L Cancellation of full driving licences to drive motor cycles and motor tricycles VerDate:01/10/2000 (1) Without prejudice to regulation 20, the Commissioner shall cancel a full driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle if the licence holder is convicted of, after his probationary driving period- (a) an offence mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule; or (b) an offence in respect of which 10 or more points shall be incurred under section 4 of the Road Traffic (Driving-offence Points) Ordinance (Cap 375), and such offence was committed by him while driving such vehicle during his probationary driving period. (2) 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. (49 of 2000 s. 6) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 13 Application for and issue of temporary driving licences VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 (1) 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) (a) is the holder of a valid driver's certificate or licence issued outside Hong Kong by a competent authority in any country or place not listed in the Fourth Schedule; and (3 of 2002 s. 15) (b) within 3 months after the date of his arrival in Hong Kong, makes an application under regulation 31 for a driving test, may apply to the Commissioner for a temporary driving licence. (2) 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) (a) the driver's certificate or licence held by the applicant was originally issued to him during a period of residence of not less than 6 months in the country or place of issue; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (b) the driver's certificate or licence held by the applicant was originally issued to him not less than 5 years immediately prior to the application; or (c) the applicant is the holder of a passport or other equivalent travel document issued in the country or place in which the driver's certificate or licence held by him was issued. (3 of 2002 s. 15) (3) No temporary driving licence shall be issued under this regulation authorizing any person to drive- (a) a public bus or private bus; (b) a medium goods vehicle; (c) a heavy goods vehicle; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ca) an articulated vehicle; or (L.N. 259 of 1984) (d) a special purpose vehicle. (4) 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- (a) (Repealed L.N. 192 of 1989) (b) his identity document; and (c) his driver's certificate or licence referred to in paragraph (1)(a). (5) 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. (6) 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. (7) 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. (8) 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. (9) 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. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 13 Application for and issue of temporary driving licences VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) 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) (a) is the holder of a valid driver's certificate or licence issued outside Hong Kong by a competent authority in any country not listed in the Fourth Schedule; and (b) within 3 months after the date of his arrival in Hong Kong, makes an application under regulation 31 for a driving test, may apply to the Commissioner for a temporary driving licence. (2) 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) (a) the driver's certificate or licence held by the applicant was originally issued to him during a period of residence of not less than 6 months in the country of issue; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (b) the driver's certificate or licence held by the applicant was originally issued to him not less than 5 years immediately prior to the application; or (c) the applicant is the holder of a passport or other equivalent travel document issued in the country in which the driver's certificate or licence held by him was issued. (3) No temporary driving licence shall be issued under this regulation authorizing any person to drive- (a) a public bus or private bus; (b) a medium goods vehicle; (c) a heavy goods vehicle; (L.N. 259 of 1984) (ca) an articulated vehicle; or (L.N. 259 of 1984) (d) a special purpose vehicle. (4) 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- (a) (Repealed L.N. 192 of 1989) (b) his identity document; and (c) his driver's certificate or licence referred to in paragraph (1)(a). (5) 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. (6) 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. (7) 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. (8) 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. (9) 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. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 14 Application for and issue of driving licences for Government vehicles VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) 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- (a) (Repealed L.N. 192 of 1989) (b) his identity document; and (c) a valid Government driving permit, or other evidence to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, specifying the class of Government vehicle that he is competent to drive. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) A driving licence issued under paragraph (2) shall be valid for 10 years from the date of issue. (L.N. 183 of 1997) (5) No fee shall be payable for the issue of a driving licence under this regulation. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 15 Renewal of full driving licence VerDate:10/03/2008 (1) 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— (a) the applicant’s document of identity as defined in regulation 10(4); and (b) the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule. (2) 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— (a) is the holder of a permanent identity card; or (b) is the holder of an identity card (other than a permanent identity card) and is not subject to any condition of stay other than a limit of stay as defined in section 2(1) of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115). (3) 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— (a) the application is made in a form specified by the Commissioner that contains a unique password assigned to the applicant by the Commissioner; or (b) the application is made electronically by means of an online communication system using a template specified by the Commissioner and— (i) the applicant identifies himself by the unique password assigned to him by the Commissioner; and (ii) the applicant provides the information required by the Commissioner as set out in the template. (4) 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— (a) the application is made in the manner referred to in either paragraph (3)(a) or (b); and (b) the applicant makes a declaration in a manner specified in the form or template (as the case may be) that— (i) he is the holder of a permanent identity card; or (ii) he is the holder of an identity card (other than a permanent identity card) and is not subject to any condition of stay other than a limit of stay as defined in section 2(1) of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115). (5) The Commissioner may waive the requirement of paragraph (2) if he considers it appropriate to do so. (6) A full driving licence may be renewed at any time— (a) during the period of 4 months before the date of its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of expiry; (b) within 15 days after the date of its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of expiry; (c) during the period exceeding 15 days but not exceeding 3 years after the date of its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of renewal. (7) 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). (8) 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. (9) No fee shall be payable in respect of the renewal of a full driving licence held by a disabled person. (L.N. 3 of 2008) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 15 Renewal of full driving licence VerDate:19/05/2007 (1) Subject to paragraph (3) and regulations 6 and 9, the Commissioner shall renew a full driving licence on receipt of an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with- (a) (Repealed L.N. 192 of 1989) (b) his identity document; and (L.N. 49 of 2007) (c) (Repealed L.N. 49 of 2007) (d) the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule: Provided that no fee shall be payable in respect of the renewal of a full driving licence held by a disabled person. (2) A full driving licence may be renewed at any time- (a) during the period of 4 months before its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of expiry; (b) within 15 days after the date of its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of expiry; (c) during the period exceeding 15 days but not exceeding 3 years after its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of renewal. (3) Before a full driving licence is renewed, where the applicant is 70 years 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). (4) 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. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 15 Renewal of full driving licence VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to paragraph (3) and regulations 6 and 9, the Commissioner shall renew a full driving licence on receipt of an application therefor in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with- (a) (Repealed L.N. 192 of 1989) (b) his identity document; (c) the full driving licence held by him; and (d) the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule: Provided that no fee shall be payable in respect of the renewal of a full driving licence held by a disabled person. (2) A full driving licence may be renewed at any time- (a) during the period of 4 months before its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of expiry; (b) within 15 days after the date of its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of expiry; (c) during the period exceeding 15 days but not exceeding 3 years after its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of renewal. (3) Before a full driving licence is renewed, where the applicant is 70 years 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). (4) 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. ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 16 Renewal of driving licences for Government vehicles VerDate:19/05/2007 (1) 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) (Repealed L.N. 192 of 1989) (b) his identity document; and (L.N. 49 of 2007) (c) (Repealed L.N. 49 of 2007) (d) a valid Government driving permit, or other evidence to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, specifying the class of Government vehicle that he is competent to drive. (2) 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) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 16 Renewal of driving licences for Government vehicles VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) 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) (Repealed L.N. 192 of 1989) (b) his identity document; (c) the driving licence to drive Government vehicles held by him; and (d) a valid Government driving permit, or other evidence to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, specifying the class of Government vehicle that he is competent to drive. (2) 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) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 17 Conditions of driving licences VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner may in his discretion impose conditions on any driving licence whereby the licence is restricted- (a) to a particular type of vehicle in a class; (b) to vehicles with automatic transmission; or (c) as to any other matter which the Commissioner thinks fit. (2) The Commissioner may vary or cancel any condition imposed under paragraph (1). (3) 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. (4) Except when undergoing a driving test, a licence holder shall not drive a motor vehicle in contravention of any condition imposed under paragraph (1). ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 18 Notification of change of particulars of licence holders VerDate:19/05/2007 Notification of change of particulars of licence holders (L.N. 49 of 2007) (1) If a change occurs in the name, address or identity document of a licence holder previously provided by the licence holder to the Commissioner, the licence holder shall, within 72 hours of the change— (a) notify the Commissioner in writing of such change; and (b) (in the case of a change of name or change of identity document) deliver to the Commissioner his existing driving licence and, if he also holds a driving instructor’s licence, his existing driving instructor’s licence. (L.N. 49 of 2007) (1A) 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) (2) 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) ROAD TRAFFIC (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 18 Notification of change of particulars in driving licences VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) A licence holder shall notify the Commissioner in writing of any change in the name, address or identity document specified in the driving licence held by him within 72 hours after su