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Saturday, May 26, 1973

They will still be required to pass a Hong Kong test to obtain

a Hong Kong driving licence, even if they already hold an overseas

driving licence.

*This distinction is drawn because eligibility for a HK driving

licence in exchange for an overseas one is intended only as a means of

meeting HK's obligations for reciprocal concessions to overseas drivers

under international Conventions." Mr. Wilson said.

"It is not intended as a means of making it easier for a HK

resident to obtain a HK driving licence."

Eligible holders of overseas driving licences may apply at once,

in person or by post, to the Transport Department licensing offices at

Rumsey Street, HK, or Pui Ching Road, Kowloon, for the immediate issue

of a HK driving licence.

They will be required to pay a fee of $50 for one year (or $150 for three years) and supply three passport-sized photographs and their non-

Hong Kong travel document.

Anyone who has any doubt may telephone 5-432617 for information

before applying.

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