Can Hong Kong cars drive into mainland China?

[Leanne]

Hong Kong cars can drive into mainland China, but they need to apply for a cross-border license plate. Generally, Hong Kong cars entering the mainland need to display a black Yue Z license plate. It should be noted that the Yue Z license plate can only be used in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province. Driving beyond Guangdong Province will be penalized by traffic police as "driving without a vehicle license plate" and will face fines. Hong Kong license plates, also known as Hong Kong vehicle registration plates, commonly referred to as "license plates" or "license plate numbers," were initially issued by the Police Department and are now handled by the Transport Department. Vehicles operating in Hong Kong are required to display one license plate at the front and one at the rear. The plates are made of reflective material with black characters, measuring between 8 to 11 centimeters in length and width.