What are the procedures for returning to Hong Kong after an expired Guangdong-Hong Kong (粤Z) license plate, and what are the relevant regulations regarding guarantee services after expiration within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area transportation network? Guangdong-Hong Kong (粤Z) license plates are an important bridge connecting Guangdong and Hong Kong. What regulations must be followed after an expired license plate? According to relevant regulations: Guangdong-Hong Kong (粤Z) license plates cannot stay in Guangdong Province for more than three months and must return to Hong Kong once every three months. If the license plate is overdue, meaning it stays in mainland China for more than 90 days without returning to Hong Kong, the owner will face annual inspection penalties and a series of subsequent issues.

Consequences of Overdue Return to Hong Kong:

Please note that this information is not from official channels, and the penalty amount and specific policies may have changed. The following is for your reference only:

Nature of Penalty: A guarantee deposit (or fine) needs to be paid.

Amount Calculation: The fine amount is approximately 0.9% of the market price of the registered vehicle. This percentage is fixed and will not increase with the extension of the overdue period, but the vehicle must undergo an annual inspection.

Special Reminder - Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Port: The same source emphasizes that vehicles entering via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge may face more severe penalties if they overstay their permitted stay. Zhuhai Customs may require a 40% deposit of the vehicle's value for one year; the previous method of a 180,000 RMB deposit and a 4% fine is no longer applicable. Vehicles must leave the country within 90 days of entry.

Important Reminders and Suggestions

Given the limited and unofficial nature of the information, to ensure your issue is accurately resolved, we strongly recommend the following measures:

Verify Official Information: As policies may change, please verify through the following official channels:

The official website of the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau or its official release platform.

Official notices from Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Customs or the customs office at your usual port of entry.

Consult Professional Agencies: The application and maintenance of Guangdong Z license plates usually involves specialized service agencies. You can contact reliable and qualified agencies; they can typically provide the latest policies and procedures.

Distinguishing Policy Concepts: Please note that the State Council's approval of the "Hong Kong vehicles going north" and "Macau vehicles going north" policy in Guangdong Province, which allows eligible Hong Kong and Macau vehicles to return to Hong Kong without a guarantee, is different from the guarantee and overdue penalty policies for Guangdong-Z license plates. Do not confuse them.

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Conclusion

We hope the above information helps you clarify your thoughts. You can also learn about the latest specific procedures through official channels. Overdue return of Guangdong-Z Hong Kong vehicles is a serious issue that cannot be ignored. It not only affects the normal use of the vehicle but may also bring unnecessary economic losses and trouble to the car owner. If you still have any questions, you can click to consult us online.