Parking Regulations

Since July 1, 1989, all private roads in Hong Kong, which include all roads on campus, have been put under the jurisdiction of the amended Road Traffic (Parking on Private Roads) Regulations, Cap 374O (Regulations). With the introduction of the amended Regulations, traffic offences committed on campus are liable to prosecution just the same as those on public roads. The responsibility of parking management on campus rests on the University. This document sets out the University regulations on traffic and parking management and the role of the Security Office in ensuring and enforcing the compliance with these regulations.

All vehicle drivers and road users on campus should acquaint themselves with and follow the statutory requirements under the Road Traffic Ordinance, Cap 374 and its subsidiary legislations, and observe the University regulations on traffic and parking management as set out below and directions given by the University security personnel. The University regulations on traffic and parking management are displayed at entrances to the campus and the webpage of the Security Office. The University may review, amend, or add to these regulations from time to time.

All vehicles should use one of the following recognised means to enter/leave the campus:

1. Holding a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag and a valid University parking label issued by the Security Office;
2. Holding a CU Link (in conjunction with a valid University parking label);
3. Holding an Octopus Card.

Government vehicles, authorized maintenance vehicles and other vehicles may, upon permission by the Security Office, be permitted to enter/leave the campus.

Vehicle drivers and road users on campus must comply with both the statutory and University regulations governing traffic and parking management on campus and observe all road signs, speed limits, and ad hoc measures as well as traffic and parking directions given by the University security personnel.

Among other regulations, it is strictly forbidden to:

1. drive or permit another person to drive without a valid driving licence;
2. drive with a learner’s driving licence;
3. teach driving;
4. operate a vehicle without vaild registration with the Government or valid third-party liability insurance;
5. operate a motorcycle without wearing a helmet or carry a passenger not wearing a helmet; and
6. drive or operate a vehicle in such manner deemed irresponsible or dangerous under the Road Traffic Ordinance.

When a driver or road user has violated any traffic regulations or there is reasonable doubt as to the road-worthiness of a vehicle, the University security personnel may take one or more actions below:-

1. Traffic accident involving injuries to person or animal;
2. Traffic accident involving serious damages to property;
3. Traffic accident causing damage to vehicles concerned only but cannot be settled between the parties;
4. Failing to stop and/or make a report after a traffic accident;
5. Driving without a valid driving licence;
6. Driving with a learner’s driving licence;
7. Driving without a valid third-party liability insurance;
8. Driving an unlicensed vehicle;
9. Dangerous driving;
10. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and
11. Careless driving.

Traffic cases not listed above may also be referred to the Police if the Director of Security and Transport deems it necessary.

Drivers of visitor vehicles entering the campus must tap their Octopus Cards for payment purposes on the reader at the campus entrance/exit gate before driving through the visitors’ lane. Details are as below:

1. Visitor parking on campus within the first half-hour grace period is free of charge and thereafter is levied at HK$10 per half-hour. HK$20 will be charged for the first hour if parking exceeds half-hour.
2. Visitor vehicles entering campus via Tai Po Road (Main Gate or Chung Chi Gate) and exiting via Science Park Road (East Gate), or vice versa, will not be entitled to the ‘first half-hour grace period’ and will be charged at the standard hourly rate of $20.
3. Visitor vehicles entering the campus with Limited Time Free Parking Coupons issued by respective departments/residents will be exempted from parking fee for the period covered by the coupons.
4. The University reserves the right to refuse entry and parking of visitor vehicles deemed to be unauthorised.
5. The schedule of fees for visitor parking may be revised from time to time as approved by the AAC.

1. Parking on campus will be regulated in accordance with the Road Traffic (Parking on Private Roads) Regulations Cap.374O.
2. Except for permitted vehicles in residential areas, no vehicle is allowed to remain in a parking space on campus for a continuous period of more than 72 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
3. Overnight parking of visitor vehicles on campus is not allowed. Except for vehicles which are permitted to park in the carparks of the staff residences, vehicles not displaying a valid University parking label must leave on the same day they enter campus.
4. The University may from time to time designate any place on campus as a restricted parking area by either erecting or placing appropriate notices, road signs or road markings.
5. According to the said Regulations, the University may impound, remove and dispose of any vehicles violating such regulations, and impose a charge on the owner of a detained vehicle according to the rates prescribed by the said Regulations.
6. The Director of Security and Transport or his/her appointed staff has been designated as an authorized officer under Section 5 of the said Regulations.

Since July 1, 1989, all private roads in Hong Kong, which include all roads on campus, have been put under the jurisdiction of the amended Road Traffic (Parking on Private Roads) Regulations, Cap 374O (Regulations). With the introduction of the amended Regulations, traffic offences committed on campus are liable to prosecution just the same as those on public roads. The responsibility of parking management on campus rests on the University. This document sets out the University regulations on traffic and parking management and the role of the Security Office in ensuring and enforcing the compliance with these regulations.

All vehicle drivers and road users on campus should acquaint themselves with and follow the statutory requirements under the Road Traffic Ordinance, Cap 374 and its subsidiary legislations, and observe the University regulations on traffic and parking management as set out below and directions given by the University security personnel. The University regulations on traffic and parking management are displayed at entrances to the campus and the webpage of the Security Office. The University may review, amend, or add to these regulations from time to time.

All vehicles should use one of the following recognised means to enter/leave the campus:

1. Holding a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag and a valid University parking label issued by the Security Office;
2. Holding a CU Link (in conjunction with a valid University parking label);
3. Holding an Octopus Card.

Government vehicles, authorized maintenance vehicles and other vehicles may, upon permission by the Security Office, be permitted to enter/leave the campus.

Vehicle drivers and road users on campus must comply with both the statutory and University regulations governing traffic and parking management on campus and observe all road signs, speed limits, and ad hoc measures as well as traffic and parking directions given by the University security personnel.

Among other regulations, it is strictly forbidden to:

1. drive or permit another person to drive without a valid driving licence;
2. drive with a learner’s driving licence;
3. teach driving;
4. operate a vehicle without vaild registration with the Government or valid third-party liability insurance;
5. operate a motorcycle without wearing a helmet or carry a passenger not wearing a helmet; and
6. drive or operate a vehicle in such manner deemed irresponsible or dangerous under the Road Traffic Ordinance.

When a driver or road user has violated any traffic regulations or there is reasonable doubt as to the road-worthiness of a vehicle, the University security personnel may take one or more actions below:-

1. Traffic accident involving injuries to person or animal;
2. Traffic accident involving serious damages to property;
3. Traffic accident causing damage to vehicles concerned only but cannot be settled between the parties;
4. Failing to stop and/or make a report after a traffic accident;
5. Driving without a valid driving licence;
6. Driving with a learner’s driving licence;
7. Driving without a valid third-party liability insurance;
8. Driving an unlicensed vehicle;
9. Dangerous driving;
10. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and
11. Careless driving.

Traffic cases not listed above may also be referred to the Police if the Director of Security and Transport deems it necessary.

Drivers of visitor vehicles entering the campus must tap their Octopus Cards for payment purposes on the reader at the campus entrance/exit gate before driving through the visitors’ lane. Details are as below:

1. Visitor parking on campus within the first half-hour grace period is free of charge and thereafter is levied at HK$10 per half-hour. HK$20 will be charged for the first hour if parking exceeds half-hour.
2. Visitor vehicles entering campus via Tai Po Road (Main Gate or Chung Chi Gate) and exiting via Science Park Road (East Gate), or vice versa, will not be entitled to the ‘first half-hour grace period’ and will be charged at the standard hourly rate of $20.
3. Visitor vehicles entering the campus with Limited Time Free Parking Coupons issued by respective departments/residents will be exempted from parking fee for the period covered by the coupons.
4. The University reserves the right to refuse entry and parking of visitor vehicles deemed to be unauthorised.
5. The schedule of fees for visitor parking may be revised from time to time as approved by the AAC.

1. Parking on campus will be regulated in accordance with the Road Traffic (Parking on Private Roads) Regulations Cap.374O.
2. Except for permitted vehicles in residential areas, no vehicle is allowed to remain in a parking space on campus for a continuous period of more than 72 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
3. Overnight parking of visitor vehicles on campus is not allowed. Except for vehicles which are permitted to park in the carparks of the staff residences, vehicles not displaying a valid University parking label must leave on the same day they enter campus.
4. The University may from time to time designate any place on campus as a restricted parking area by either erecting or placing appropriate notices, road signs or road markings.
5. According to the said Regulations, the University may impound, remove and dispose of any vehicles violating such regulations, and impose a charge on the owner of a detained vehicle according to the rates prescribed by the said Regulations.
6. The Director of Security and Transport or his/her appointed staff has been designated as an authorized officer under Section 5 of the said Regulations.