Transport Department - Requirements for Obtaining a Driving Licence

1.1 Private Car, Light Goods Vehicle and Motor Cycle

Age 18 or above.

Physically fit to drive (please refer to Appendix A for details).

1.2 Commercial Vehicles

Driving Licence Code Vehicle Class

4 Private Light Bus

5 Public Light Bus

6 Taxi

9 Private Bus

10 Public Bus

17 Public Bus - Franchised

18 Medium Goods Vehicle

19 Heavy Goods Vehicle

20 Articulated Vehicle

21 Special Purpose Vehicle

1.21 Commercial Vehicles (i.e. Medium and Heavy Goods Vehicle, Taxi, Private and Public Light Bus, Private and Public Bus)

Age 21 or above.

Holding a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card; or holding 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) (please refer to FAQ for details).

Physically fit to drive (please refer to Appendix A for details).

Holding a valid full driving licence for private cars or light goods vehicles for at least 3 years immediately preceding the application.

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.

1.22 Articulated Vehicle

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.

1.23 Special Purpose Vehicle

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.

1.3 Additional Requirement for Applicants Aged 70 or Above

For those aged 70 or above, they are required to produce a medical certificate or a form (TD256 PDF (77KB)) entitled "Medical examination for an applicant of 70 years of age or above for a full or learner's driving licence". The certificate or form should be issued or 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 http://www.td.gov.hk.

1.1	Private Car, Light Goods Vehicle and Motor Cycle
		Age 18 or above.
		Physically fit to drive (please refer to Appendix A for details).

1.21	Commercial Vehicles (i.e. Medium and Heavy Goods Vehicle, Taxi, Private and Public Light Bus, Private and Public Bus)
		Age 21 or above.
		Holding a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card; or holding 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) (please refer to FAQ for details).
		Physically fit to drive (please refer to Appendix A for details).
		Holding a valid full driving licence for private cars or light goods vehicles for at least 3 years immediately preceding the application.
		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.

1.22	Articulated Vehicle
		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.

1.23	Special Purpose Vehicle
		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.

1.3	Additional Requirement for Applicants Aged 70 or Above
		For those aged 70 or above, they are required to produce a medical certificate or a form (TD256 (77KB)) entitled "Medical examination for an applicant of 70 years of age or above for a full or learner's driving licence". The certificate or form should be issued or 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 http://www.td.gov.hk.