Drivers License

You need a Hong Kong Driver's license to drive in Hong Kong. Just take your driver’s license from your country of origin to the Transport Licensing Department. Also bring a copy of your passport and HKID card. The cost is $900 for a ten-year license.

Transfer of ownership is also done at the Transport Licensing Department. Again bring your HKID card or passport along with the Vehicle Registration, proof of insurance and payment of the necessary fees.

HK Transportation Licensing Department
3/F United Center
Queensway
Enquiries: 2804 2600

Car Insurance
Third party insurance is compulsory by law. You must obtain a certificate of insurance before a transfer of ownership and car registration can be completed. You can usually arrange for insurance over the phone and the certificate can be faxed to you.

Hong Kong offers a ‘no claim bonus’ (up to 60% discount) for the number of claim-free years you have had with your previous insurance company. In order to qualify for this bonus, have your prior insurer provide you with a letter validating your record.

We suggest the following:

RS Insurance
Room 502, Winsome Street
73 Wyndham Street
Central
T: 3106 2938, 3106 2698
F: 3106 0218
E: info@rsib.com.hk
www.rsib.com.hk

Hong Kong Automobile Association – AA
Worth joining just in case! The joining fee is $200 and the annual fee is $550. You will then be entitled to breakdown assistance and towing services.

Automobile Association
Membership 2739 5273
Breakdown Assistance 2304 4911

Towing and Mechanical Services
We recommend the following for service:
- Fookie Motors Co. (Shau Kei Wan) T: 2565 6166
- Universal Towing Service T: 25190242

Automatic Toll Passes
“Autotoll” (electronic payment) issued by the Cross Harbor Tunnel company is valid for use at all the tunnels in Hong Kong including the Cross Harbour , Eastern Harbour, Western Harbour, Aberdeen and Lion Rock tunnels.