What vehicles are allowed on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge?
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Vehicles permitted on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge include: Cross-border buses, shuttle buses, cross-border taxis, freight vehicles, tourist buses, sightseeing buses, sightseeing vehicles, and cross-border private cars. Additionally, non-cross-border (dual-plate) private cars with a one-time quota permit are also allowed to use the bridge. The following vehicles are prohibited from using the bridge: 1. Pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, tractors, wheeled special machinery vehicles, articulated buses, full-trailer trucks, and other motor vehicles with a designed maximum speed of less than 70 kilometers per hour are not allowed on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. 2. Dangerous goods transport vehicles are prohibited from using the bridge. Dangerous goods include those defined as hazardous by the laws and regulations of the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao. 3. Motorcycles are not allowed on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
When I drove my private car across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge before, I found that only specific vehicles are allowed to pass. Private cars must obtain a Guangdong-Hong Kong or Guangdong-Macao license plate permit, otherwise they will be stopped. That time, it took me some time to apply for an online permit. For ordinary sedans, as long as the height is below 4 meters and the width does not exceed the standard 2.5 meters, there's no problem. The bridge also allows cross-border buses and freight vehicles to pass, but private cars are the most convenient, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pearl River Estuary while driving. There are cameras on the road to check documents, and speeding will be fined. It is recommended to maintain the vehicle regularly to ensure that emissions meet the standards and avoid malfunctions. Crossing the bridge saves a lot of time, making the trip from Hong Kong to Zhuhai much faster, and you can also enjoy the coastal scenery along the way. It feels much more convenient than detouring. I think this is a great benefit of living in the Greater Bay Area, but it's important to follow the rules and not attempt to break through.
