Hong Kong Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF VEHICLES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 47

Limitations of use of trade licence

(1) A trade licence shall not be used in respect of any vehicle other than a
vehicle which is in the possession of the holder of such trade licence in the
course of his business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles.

(2) A trade licence shall not at any time be used in respect of a vehicle
which is being used for the conveyance of passengers for hire or reward or in
respect of a vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of goods in the
course of trade or for the delivery or removal of goods.

(3) Unless used pursuant to a movement permit issued under regulation 53, a
vehicle shall not be used under a trade licence if an application for
registration and licensing of the vehicle under these regulations would be
unsuccessful by virtue of failure to comply with the
Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations ( Cap  374
sub. leg. A) or for any other reason.

(4) Subject to subregulations (1) and (2) and regulation 46, a trade licence
may be used only for driving-

   (a)  an unregistered vehicle in the course of delivery to a motor dealer or
        exhibitor;

   (b)  a vehicle for the purpose of presale demonstration to a potential
        customer; or

   (c)  a vehicle under mechanical test.

(5) No vehicle shall be used under a trade licence for any purpose other than
a purpose for which such vehicle is authorized by these regulations to be used
under such licence.

(6) When a vehicle is being used under a trade licence, the number of
passengers carried in or on the vehicle shall not exceed 2, except where the
Commissioner has given permission in writing for the carrying of more than 2
passengers in which case the number of passengers shall not exceed the number
specified in such permit.