1.    Requirements for Obtaining a Driving Licence
 
1.1 Private Car, Light Goods Vehicle and Motor Cycle
  * Age 18 or above; and
  * Physically fit to drive (please refer to Appendix A for details).
  * Pass the relevant driving test (please refer to Section 2 and Section 3 for details).

1.2  Commercial Vehicles (i.e. Medium and Heavy Goods Vehicles, Taxi, Private and Public Light Buses, Private and Public Buses)
  * Age 21 or above;
  * Physically fit to drive (please refer to Appendix A for details);
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Holding a valid full driving licence to drive a private car or light goods vehicle for at least 3 years immediately preceding his application, or
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Holding a valid full driving licence issued after the completion of probationary driving period to drive a private car or light goods vehicle for at least 2 years immediately preceding his application;
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Have not been convicted of Section 36 (causing death by dangerous driving), Section 39 (driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drink or drugs), Section 39A (driving, attempting to drive or being in charge of a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration above prescribed limit), Section 39B (screening breath tests) and Section 39C (provision of specimens for analysis) of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374) during the 5 years preceding the application; and
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According to regulations 11 and 15 of the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations, Cap.374B, applicant for full driving licence to drive a vehicle of commercial class(es) must be the holder of a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card, or the holder of a Hong Kong Identity Card (other than a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card) and is not subject to any condition of stay other than a limit of stay as defined in section 2(1) of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap.115). Applicant is required to produce relevant document of identity for verification.
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Pass the relevant driving test as appropriate (please refer to Section 2 for details).

1.3  Articulated Vehicle
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In addition to requirements for commercial vehicles, an applicant has to hold a valid full driving licence for medium goods vehicles or heavy goods vehicles (depending on the vehicle's permitted gross combined weight).

1.4  Special Purpose Vehicle
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In addition to requirements for commercial vehicles, an applicant has to hold a full driving licence which entitles him to drive a vehicle of the same gross vehicle weight as that of the special purpose vehicle under application.

1.5  Additional Requirement for Applicants Aged 70 or Above
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For those aged 70 or above, they are required to produce a form TD256 titled "Medical examination for an applicant of 70 years of age or above for a full or learner's driving licence". That should be completed by a registered medical practitioner and the issuing date must not exceed 4 months on the date of application. The form can be obtained from any Licensing Office or the Transport Department's website.