The application procedures of the Scheme are:

• Eligible applicants are required to apply for the application ballot by registering for computer ballot via the theme page of the Scheme.
• Successful applicants with application ballot allocated can submit applications of the Scheme via the theme page of the Scheme within designated time and pay the Transport Department online for Closed Road Permit application.

• The Transport Department will conduct preliminary vetting based on submitted information.
• The Mainland Government authorities will process the application. Applicants will be notified by email or SMS about the application status and required formalities by the Mainland authorities via the e-mail address or Mainland mobile number they provided in the application form. The required formalities include:
• Vehicle inspection at designated location in Hong Kong;
• Take out qualified Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicles (i.e. "Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicles" or "unilateral recognition" insurance) and
• To visit self-registration centers in Mainland for filing records (if applicable).

Applicants may also check the action required for the completion of the aforementioned formalities through the“Mainland Information System”.

• After receiving notification, the applicant can access the "Mainland Information System" via the theme page of the Scheme to enquire on application status and upload qualified Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicles (i.e. "Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicles" or "unilateral recognition" insurance).
Note
• The validity period of electronic vehicle licenses will be aligned with the validity period of the qualified Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicles (i.e. "Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicles" or "unilateral recognition" insurance). Since the validity period of Closed Road Permit issued by the Transport Department will be aligned with the electronic vehicle license issued by the Mainland authorities, applicants are advised to ensure same validity period is selected for Closed Road Permit application and the Mainland compulsory traffic accident liability insurance for motor vehicles.
• According to the Mainland government authorities, Zhuhai Traffic Police will only process applications with a valid Mainland vehicle insurance (i.e. "Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicles" or "unilateral recognition" insurance). If the Mainland vehicle insurance is valid at the time of uploading to the Mainland Information System, Zhuhai Traffic Police process the application accordingly. If the Mainland vehicle insurance is not valid, Zhuhai Traffic Police will only process the application after the Mainland vehicle insurance come into effect. Applicants are reminded to observe relevant requirements before taking out Mainland vehicle insurance.
• The Mainland Government will conduct assessment on relevant documents including application documents, vehicle inspection report and qualified Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicles (i.e. "Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicles" or "unilateral recognition" insurance).
• If the application is approved, applicants will be issued the electronic vehicle licence by the Mainland authorities.
• The application result will be passed to Transport Department for further processing through computer systems (normally takes around one working day). The applicants will be informed of the result of application by email and by post within two working days, and, if the application is approved, the Closed Road Permit will be sent to the applicants by post as an ordinary letter.

• After obtaining electronic vehicle licence from the Mainland authorities and Closed Road Permit from the Transport Department, applicants are required to reserve the date and time for travelling via the "Specified Dates Booking System" before travelling to Guangdong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port.
• After reserving the specified date for travelling, the driver is required drive to Guangdong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port on the specified date and time.

Drivers should get hold of relevant information including toll levels of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and driver guide prior their departure for Guangdong. For details, please refer to the thematic website of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Section ( http://www.hzmb.gov.hk ).

The Transport Department (TD) anticipates that the traffic at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Port and Zhuhai Port as well as connecting roads will be relatively busy during long weekends and festive periods. TD hereby appeals cross-boundary private car owners who intended to use the HZMB for returning to Hong Kong during long weekends and festive periods to plan their journeys ahead.

Cross-boundary private car owners are advised to pay attention to special traffic and transport arrangements implemented by Mainland and Hong Kong authorities depending on the actual traffic conditions and the latest traffic announcement issued by relevant authorities, be patient when driving in the vicinities and follow on-site instructions.