cars

Posted by befox (43 days ago)

Hi, we live in Tung Chung and thinking about getting a car for a daily trip to south lantau. Can anyone help with the costs, just wondering about insurance and permitts,... I am aware of the petrol and parking prices, thanks

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Posted by cara (43 days ago)

AFAIK right now, the time you are allowed to use the road is VERY limited. something like until 8 or 9am and then not again until 6pm.... i know when the road is finished, they are planning on opening the hours a little more.

insurance totally depends on the car you buy. i can't even give you an estimate.
permit costs nothing, i believe, but they ARE limited. so, you would need to speak to whichever gov't dept deals with them to see if you are even eligible. it may be that only those living in south lantau are eligible.

Posted by starries (42 days ago)

Yes you are only eligible for a permit to drive overTC road from TC side if you have a govt stamped rental lease or electricity account in your name or authorised letter from your landlord on Sth Lantau side-so basically it won't work legally for you-sorry....

Posted by starries (42 days ago)

ps the road is open 24 hrs to permit holders now -but one needs the Lantau side permit ((900$) then yearly renewals $600$,plus theTC road one- free but involves paperwork to prove you live that side...

Posted by cara (42 days ago)

wow! didn't know that. thanks for the update!

has that new road opened now, too? we considered moving south lantau a few years ago but opted for sai kung instead... would consider moving back, though...

Posted by MarathonHK (42 days ago)

It s been open for almost a year..
Alot of cars use to drive over frequently on week ends without permits.. Not the police are there very often waiting.

Posted by starries (42 days ago)

yep they are but not as often ,strangely a,s before the new road opened- there used to be a roadside check point most mornings ...i am sure more daytrippers are skipping over these days- parking is getting tight in Mui Wo!

Posted by cara (42 days ago)

wow! didn't know it had been open for so long! thanks for the info!