### Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations 《道路交通(駕駛執照)規例》

12F. Probationary driving period
(1) A probationary driving period for the purpose of a person’s application for a full driving licence to drive a class of motor vehicle—
(a) commences on the date on which the probationary driving licence to drive the class of motor vehicle is issued to the person; and
(b) subject to paragraph (3), lasts for a period of such length as specified in paragraph (2).
(2) For the purpose of paragraph (1)(b), the period—
(a) is 12 months; and
(b) is to be extended by 6 months if—
(i) the person is convicted of one offence mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule; and
(ii) the offence was committed by him during those 12 months while driving—
(A) subject to sub-sub-subparagraph (B), a relevant motor vehicle; or
(B) in the case of a probationary driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle that was issued to him before the relevant date, a motor cycle or motor tricycle.
(3) In calculating the length of the period, the following is excluded—
(a) a period during which the person does not hold a valid probationary driving licence to drive the class of motor vehicle;
(b) if the person’s probationary driving licence to drive the class of motor vehicle is cancelled under regulation 12I, a period commencing on the issue of the licence and ending on the cancellation of it.
(23 of 2008 s. 32)

### Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations 《道路交通(駕駛執照)規例》

12H. Renewal of probationary driving licences
(1) Subject to paragraph (3) and regulations 6 and 9, the Commissioner shall renew a probationary driving licence for 6 months on receipt of an application for such renewal in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with—
(a) his identity document; and (L.N. 49 of 2007)
(b) (Repealed L.N. 49 of 2007)(c) the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule.
(2) A probationary driving licence may be renewed at any time within—
(a) 15 days before its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of expiry; or
(b) 3 years after its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of renewal.
(3) Regulation 10(3) shall apply to an applicant referred to in paragraph (1) to the same extent as regulation 10(3) applies to an applicant referred to in regulation 10(1).
(49 of 2000 s. 6)

### Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations 《道路交通(駕駛執照)規例》

12I. Cancellation of probationary driving licences
(1) Without prejudice to regulation 20, the Commissioner shall cancel a probationary driving licence to drive a class of motor vehicle if—
(a) the licence holder—
(i) has more than once been convicted of an offence mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule;
(ii) has been convicted of 2 or more offences mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule; or
(iii) is convicted of an offence in respect of which 10 or more points shall be incurred under section 4 of the Road Traffic (Driving-offence Points) Ordinance (Cap. 375); and
(b) the offence was committed, during the probationary driving period for the purpose of the application for a full driving licence to drive the class of motor vehicle, by the licence holder while driving—
(i) subject to sub-subparagraph (ii), a relevant motor vehicle; or
(ii) in the case of a probationary driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle that was issued to him before the relevant date, a motor cycle or motor tricycle. (23 of 2008 s. 34)
(1A) On cancellation of a probationary driving licence under paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall give to the licence holder notice of such cancellation, and the licence holder shall, within 72 hours after receipt of the notice, surrender the probationary driving licence to the Commissioner. (23 of 2008 s. 34)
(2) If an appeal is lodged against a conviction referred to in paragraph (1) which causes the cancellation of a probationary driving licence under this regulation, such cancellation shall not take effect until the appeal is withdrawn or dismissed.
(49 of 2000 s. 6)

12J. No fee payable in respect of certain probationary driving licences
No fee shall be payable in respect of a probationary driving licence— (23 of 2008 s. 35)
(a) issued or reissued to or renewed for a disabled person;
(b) issued or reissued to a person to drive a class of motor vehicle if he holds a valid probationary driving licence to drive another class of motor vehicle;
(c) issued under regulation 12G(3A); or
(d) reissued under regulation 12M(3).
(49 of 2000 s. 6; 23 of 2008 s. 35)

### Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations 《道路交通(駕駛執照)規例》

12K. Driving under probationary driving licences
(1) The holder of a probationary driving licence shall not drive a motor vehicle of a class specified in the licence unless—
(a) in the case of a probationary driving licence to drive a private car or light goods vehicle, the motor vehicle has—
(i) a Small Plate securely fixed at the front of the motor vehicle, or on the left-hand side of the front windscreen of the motor vehicle, in such a manner that the Plate is clearly visible from the front of the motor vehicle; and
(ii) a Small Plate securely fixed at the rear of the motor vehicle, or on the left-hand side of the rear windscreen of the motor vehicle, in such a manner that the Plate is clearly visible from the rear of the motor vehicle;
(b) in the case of a probationary driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle that is issued on or after the relevant date, the motor vehicle has a Small Plate securely fixed at the front and rear of the motor vehicle; or
(c) in the case of a probationary driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle that was issued before the relevant date or is reissued or renewed within 12 months from the relevant date, the motor vehicle has—
(i) a Large Plate securely fixed at the front and rear of the motor vehicle; or
(ii) a Small Plate securely fixed at the front and rear of the motor vehicle.
(2) The holder of a probationary driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle shall not drive the motor cycle or motor tricycle with any passenger on it.
(3) In this regulation—
Large Plate (大字牌) means a white plate—
(a) the size of which is 225 mm by 150 mm;
(b) on which the letter “P”, appearing in red, occupies an area stated in the diagram in Part II of the Thirteenth Schedule; and
(c) which is made of reflex-reflecting material;

Small Plate (小字牌) means a white plate—
(a) the size of which is 150 mm by 150 mm;
(b) on which the letter “P”, appearing in red, occupies an area stated in the diagram in Part I of the Thirteenth Schedule; and
(c) which is made of reflex-reflecting material.

(23 of 2008 s. 36)