Can Guangdong-Hong Kong dual-plate vehicles drive nationwide?
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There are two scenarios: FV license plates can drive anywhere in the country. Guangdong-Hong Kong license plates are divided into FV plates and Guangdong-Z (YueZ) plates. Below is an introduction to the relevant content: 1. FV license plates: These belong to mainland vehicles entering Hong Kong. Mainland vehicles crossing into Hong Kong are categorized into official vehicles and commercial vehicles, with FU and FV prefixes. Vehicles with FV plates are dual-registered for both Hong Kong and mainland China, allowing them to drive in both regions. 2. Guangdong-Z (YueZ) license plates: These belong to Hong Kong vehicles entering the mainland. Policy stipulates that YueZ plates can legally operate within Guangdong Province and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This type of Guangdong-Hong Kong license plate cannot be driven nationwide.
Vehicles with Guangdong-Hong Kong license plates are usually only allowed to operate within designated areas of Guangdong Province, such as the Pearl River Delta region. I've driven such a vehicle before and found that it can't freely travel to other parts of the country. This is mainly because the license plate is a special permit for Hong Kong vehicles to enter Guangdong, intended to facilitate cross-border travel between the two regions, not for nationwide access. If you insist on driving to other areas, you might be stopped by traffic police, facing fines or vehicle impoundment, which can be quite troublesome. I've also heard that some owners tried it and ended up being warned or ordered to return to their point of origin. So, it's best not to venture beyond the permitted zones. If you really need to travel farther, it's advisable to apply for a temporary permit in advance or rent a domestic vehicle instead. This way, you can save yourself hassle and avoid unnecessary risks—after all, safety comes first!
