Can Private Cars Pass Through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge?
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Private cars cannot pass through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The vehicles allowed on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge include five types: cross-border buses, shuttle buses, cross-border taxis, cross-border freight vehicles, and cross-border private cars. Before traveling on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, you need to understand the following information: 1. Buses: Shuttle buses and cross-border buses are one of the main ways to travel. Shuttle buses can only be boarded after clearing customs at the port and cannot enter the city. Cross-border buses, on the other hand, allow boarding and alighting directly in the city. To travel from Zhuhai to Hong Kong, you can take a cross-border direct bus at the Zhuhai Port. There are two companies operating cross-border direct buses from Hong Kong to Zhuhai: one is Wing Tung Bus, and the other is Trans-Island Limousine. For cross-border direct buses between Hong Kong and Macao, there are two companies: one is Hong Kong-Macao 1, and the other is Hong Kong-Macao Express. 2. Agency Services for Permits: Currently, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge permit for private cars is not open to the public and is limited to cross-border corporate vehicles. However, there are intermediary companies that can handle the permit application on behalf of individuals. 3. License Plate Application Required: (1) To travel from Zhuhai to Hong Kong, an FV license plate is required. State-owned enterprises, collective enterprises, and private enterprises approved within Guangdong Province with a cumulative tax payment of over 1 million RMB within three years (including the year of application) can apply for one mainland business vehicle quota to Hong Kong via the bridge. (2) To travel from Hong Kong to Zhuhai, a Yue Z license plate is required. Foreign investors who have invested in Guangdong Province with a cumulative tax payment of over 100,000 RMB within three years (including the year of application) can apply for one mainland business vehicle license plate during the contract validity period.
I've driven across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge several times. Private cars can indeed cross, but not everyone is eligible. You must first ensure your vehicle has a cross-border license, like a Guangdong-Hong Kong or Guangdong-Macao plate. My car has a Guangdong-Hong Kong plate, which allows normal passage. Don't even think about it with an ordinary private car without this—you might get fined if caught. The application process takes some time; you need to submit documents and pay fees at the local DMV. I heard you even have to queue for limited spots—it's quite a hassle. If you don't want the trouble, I recommend taking the bridge's shuttle bus. It costs just a few dozen yuan from Zhuhai to Hong Kong, hassle-free and fast. Remember to check the official website for updated rules to avoid a wasted trip. Many people now use this method for travel or visiting relatives—it's really convenient. In short, driving a private car across the bridge is an option, but you need to be well-prepared.
I usually pay attention to traffic policies. Private cars can access the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, but there are strict regulations. For example, vehicles must possess cross-border licenses, which are categorized into Guangdong-Hong Kong and Guangdong-Macao types—ordinary license plates cannot directly access the bridge. A quota system controls access, with annual limits to prevent congestion. Violating the rules may result in penalty points or heavy fines, so car owners must verify their vehicle's eligibility with the transport authorities before proceeding. If unprepared, opting for public transportation is more reliable, such as the bridge's shuttle services, which are cost-effective and eliminate the risks of self-driving. This design serves regional integration for convenience, but safe and efficient passage depends on individual compliance. Regularly checking for updates on regulations is essential.
