Guangdong Vehicles Can Now Apply for Entry into Hong Kong; Over 100 Applications Received on First Day

TD starts processing applications for Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles

The Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles (Entry into the Urban Area) has been open for application from eligible Guangdong private cars since yesterday (December 9). The Transport Department (TD) received over 100 applications referred from the Mainland authority on the first day.

The Guangdong Provincial Government conducted the first round of ballot last month (November 23), with 2 388 persons registered, exceeding the pre-set quota of 1 700. These 1 700 successful applicants started submitting their applications to the Guangdong Provincial Government from yesterday gradually.

After preliminary vetting by the Mainland authority, the application information will be passed to the TD for further vetting and processing of permit application. When the applicants complete all the required application procedures (such as vehicle inspection, verification of e-contact means, obtaining insurance and then submit valid documents via the application system), the TD will issue an electronic permit and approval letter to the successful applicants. They shall then make a travel booking online before entry into Hong Kong. Starting from 0.00am on December 23, the approved Guangdong private cars with confirmed travel bookings can enter Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

The TD is working closely with the Mainland authority to expedite the processing of applications and remind the applicants to complete each application step on time to speed up the approval process.

The Transport Department, Photo source: the FB of TD

CP grieves over the passing of Senior Police Inspector

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, today (December 10) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a male Senior Police Inspector, who lost consciousness during an advanced selection assessment for the Police’s Special Duties Unit on December 4. Mr Chow extended his deepest condolences to his family.

The Senior Police Inspector lost consciousness after completing a dive during the advanced selection assessment at the waters off Lamma Island on December 4. He was immediately rescued and conveyed to Princess Margaret Hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, he passed away this evening.

Members of the Force expressed their deepest sympathy to his family. The Force Welfare Services Group is in touch with his family and will make every effort to assist and support them during this sad and difficult period.

The Force is investigating the incident, and the relevant selection assessment has been temporarily suspended.

The 31-year-old Senior Police Inspector joined the Force in 2016. He was attached to the Police Tactical Unit Headquarters. He had all along shown great enthusiasm and passion for his work and was highly committed to his duties.