Which vehicles can cross the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge?
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Vehicles eligible for toll passage on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge mainly include: vehicles with Guangdong-Hong Kong dual license plates, Hong Kong-Macao dual license plates, Hong Kong-registered single-plate vehicles (with Macao quota), vehicles approved for one-time quota applications, and other vehicles permitted by mutual agreement among the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Below are relevant details about the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge: 1. Route Alignment: The bridge adopts the alignment from San Shek Wan to Gongbei Mingzhu. The main bridge section starts from San Shek Wan in the northwestern part of Lantau Island, Hong Kong's New Territories, connecting to the Hong Kong Port Area, passing through Hong Kong waters, and proceeding westward along the north side of the 23DY anchorage, crossing the Pearl River Estuary's Tonggu Channel, Lingding West Channel, Qingzhou Channel, and Jiuzhou Channel, then passing through the southeastern part of Gongbei Bay in Zhuhai, and terminating at the artificial island of the Zhuhai-Macao Port Area. 2. Architectural Structure: The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge consists of three navigational bridges, an undersea tunnel, four artificial islands, connecting bridges and tunnels, continuous beam bridges for non-navigable spans in deep and shallow waters, and land-based connecting routes in Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao. Among these, the three navigational bridges from east to west are the Qingzhou Channel Bridge, Jianghai Direct Ship Channel Bridge, and Jiuzhou Channel Bridge; the undersea tunnel is located between Lantau Island in Hong Kong and the Qingzhou Channel Bridge, connecting to other bridge sections via the eastern and western artificial islands; the continuous beam bridges for non-navigable spans in deep and shallow waters are located near Hong Kong waters and Zhuhai waters, respectively; the three port areas and their artificial islands are situated near the approach bridges at both ends, connecting to major surrounding highways via link roads.
Last time I drove from Hong Kong to Zhuhai, I really looked into this. There are quite a few types of vehicles allowed on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, but you need to apply for a quota. For example, private cars must have license plates from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, and also need to obtain a cross-border pass. You have to apply for this on the official website, and it takes about a month to get approved. Taxis and shuttle buses can pass freely, and those Golden Bus shuttles run many trips every day, which is quite convenient. Freight vehicles can also cross, with large trucks transporting goods being inspected according to regulations. I recommend checking the quota systems of the three governments first, don’t just drive over on your own to avoid getting stuck at the checkpoint. The speed limit on the bridge is within 60 km/h, so safety first. You also have to pay a toll each time you cross, and it’s not cheap.
