Which Vehicles Are Allowed on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge?
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Currently, only five types of vehicles are permitted to cross the bridge: freight vehicles, shuttle buses, cross-border taxis, cross-border buses, and cross-border private cars. Below are the relevant regulations for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge: 1. Cross-border private cars refer to vehicles with Guangdong-Hong Kong dual license plates; private cars without such plates are not allowed on the bridge. If you wish to experience the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, you must complete the customs clearance procedures and take a cross-border bus or shuttle bus. 2. After the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Guangdong-Hong Kong dual-plate vehicles previously approved for use at the Huanggang, Wenjindu, Shatoujiao, and Shenzhen Bay ports can directly use the bridge without additional endorsement (temporarily set for two years).
I frequently drive between Hong Kong and the mainland. As far as I know, not all vehicles can freely cross the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Basically, only vehicles with Guangdong-Hong Kong or Guangdong-Macao dual license plates are allowed. These plates are specifically issued for cross-border purposes, such as certain private cars, buses, or trucks. From my personal experience, ordinary private cars without this license plate cannot cross the bridge and must rely on public transport or apply for a special permit, which is quite a hassle. Last time, I tried renting a car but found out that I needed to register with customs in advance, go through security checks, and make a reservation—otherwise, I'd have to turn back. The bridge is really convenient, but the threshold for ordinary drivers is quite high. I recommend checking the official website or consulting professionals before traveling to avoid a wasted trip. These restrictions are mainly for safety reasons, such as preventing illegal entry or controlling traffic flow. The benefit is that it helps reduce congestion and makes commuting smoother.
Attention to all truck drivers: To use the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, you must have a cross-border license. For those of us delivering goods in the Pearl River Delta region, we use Guangdong-Macao or Guangdong-Hong Kong licensed vehicles, and we must ensure the vehicle is in good condition, otherwise, it will be held up at the checkpoint. I've made several trips, and each time I have to prepare vehicle documents and insurance policies. The entrance security check is quite strict, but the advantage is that it saves time compared to detours—saving about two hours per trip. Regular passenger cars are not allowed unless they have special business permits. I know some colleagues who also operate passenger vehicles for tourists, and they say sightseeing fleets are more likely to get permits approved. I recommend that newcomers familiarize themselves with the rules first to avoid mistakes that could affect deliveries. The bridge's design greatly aids logistics and can improve transportation efficiency.
