Parking Regulations & Fees
University Traffic & Parking Management
General
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.
Enforcement
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.
Campus Ingress and Egress
All vehicles should use one of the following recognised means to enter/leave the campus:
(a) Holding a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag and a valid University parking label issued by the Security Office;
(b) Holding a CU Link (in conjunction with a valid University parking label); or
(c) 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.
University Traffic Regulations on 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:
(a) drive or permit another person to drive without a valid driving licence;
(b) drive with a learner’s driving licence;
(c) teach driving;
(d) operate a vehicle without vaild registration with the Government or valid third-party liability insurance;
(e) operate a motorcycle without wearing a helmet or carry a passenger not wearing a helmet; and
(f) drive or operate a vehicle in such manner deemed irresponsible or dangerous under the Road Traffic Ordinance.
Sanctions against Vehicles Violating Regulations
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:-
(a) stop the vehicle on the roadside;
(b) direct it or cause it to be towed to a designated area;
(c) direct it to leave campus; or
(d) report to the Security Office for further action as appropriate (e.g. revocation of the vehicle’s University parking label and RFID tag)
All drivers on campus shall follow the direction of the University security personnel in discharging their roles in traffic regulation and enforcement of parking regulations. Should there be any complaints or dissatisfactions, the concerned parties may later complain to Director of Security & Transport in writing or by email. Where necessary, violations of University traffic or parking regulations involving staff members or students of the University could be referred to the University’s Administrative Affairs Committee (AAC) or respective College Assembly of Fellows for follow-up actions as appropriate.
The following traffic cases on campus will be referred to the Police for further investigation:
(a) Traffic accident involving injuries to person or animal;
(b) Traffic accident involving serious damages to property;
(c) Traffic accident causing damage to vehicles concerned only but cannot be settled between the parties;
(d) Failing to stop and/or make a report after a traffic accident;
(e) Driving without a valid driving licence;
(f) Driving with a learner’s driving licence;
(g) Driving without a valid third-party liability insurance;
(h) Driving an unlicensed vehicle;
(i) Dangerous driving;
(j) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and
(k) Careless driving.
Traffic cases not listed above may also be referred to the Police if the Director of Security and Transport deems it necessary.
Visitor Parking Charges
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:
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
(d) The University reserves the right to refuse entry and parking of visitor vehicles deemed to be unauthorised.
(e) The schedule of fees for visitor parking may be revised from time to time as approved by the AAC.
Campus Parking Regulations
(a) Parking on campus will be regulated in accordance with the Road Traffic (Parking on Private Roads) Regulations Cap.374O.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
(d) 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.
(e) 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.
(f) 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.
Management of Parking Space
Parking Controlled Areas
(a) All roads, parking spaces and carparks on or south of Central Avenue are classified as ‘Controlled Areas’ for management of parking spaces on campus, where relevant signs are erected to designate different categories of parking areas (namely ‘Cat. I’ and ‘Cat II’).
(b) Overnight parking in ‘Controlled Areas’ is NOT allowed in general, except vehicles with valid A or AR labels at the designated overnight parking site on payment of prescribed fees. [See Overnight Parking in Controlled Areas below for details]
‘Category I’ Carparks
(a) Signified by a ‘Cat. I’ signage at entrance to the carparks.
(b) ‘Cat. I’ includes mostly covered carparks and specific open space carparks within the ‘Controlled Areas’ (e.g. MTR Exit A carpark & MTR Exit D carpark).
(c) For exclusive use by vehicles displaying valid A, AR, U or V labels.
‘Category II’ Carparks
(a) Signified by a ‘Cat. II’ signage at entrance to the carparks.
(b) ‘Cat. II’ includes mostly open space carparks within the ‘Controlled Areas’ except those specifically designated.
(c) For use by all vehicles as well as visitors.
Time-restricted Parking in Controlled Areas
The carpark outside the supermarket at John Fulton Centre is a time-restricted ‘Cat. II’ parking area for use by customers of the supermarket and the bank, where parking is restricted to 30 minutes on each occasion.
Overnight Parking in Controlled Areas
(a) Other than those vehicles with specific parking labels permitted for overnight parking at designated locations, overnight parking is NOT allowed in the ‘Controlled Areas’. All vehicles must be removed from the ‘Controlled Areas’ before 3:00 a.m.
(c) Appointees holding A or AR labels may, after payment of prescribed fees, park the registered car overnight at the designated overnight parking site (Shanghai Fraternity Association Research Services Centre open space carpark). Nightly coupons ($20 per night) can be purchased in advance from the Security Office for a period of not more than 7 consecutive days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays).
(c) Appointees holding A or AR labels wishing to park the registered car overnight in any of the ‘Controlled Areas’ (other than the designated overnight parking sites) occasionally for urgent overnight work-related purposes should inform and obtain permission from the Security Office in advance.
Other Parking Areas
(a) Other parking areas on campus include:
- residential parking areas, and
- non-residential parking areas outside the ‘Controlled Areas’.
(b) Residential parking areas are for use by campus residents only.
(c) Non-residential parking areas outside the ‘Controlled Areas’ are open to all vehicles. Overnight parking may be allowed (for vehicles displaying valid staff parking labels only) at the aforesaid other parking areas for a continuous period of not more than 72 hours (not including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays).
University Parking Labels
Only one label may be issued to each staff member/eligible person. Each label can list up to but not more than two vehicle registration numbers. The vehicle must be either a private car or a motorcycle. No commercial goods vehicle will be issued with a label.
* As per resolution of University’s Administrative and Planning Committee (AAPC) made on 12 September 2023, staff parking labels (A, AR & E) will be subject to an annual label fee at HK$1,500 from Label Year (2003/24) onwards with concessions provided in the first three years as per below table:
|
Label Year (Oct - Sep) |
Concession Rate |
Annual Fee Payable |
|
2023/24 |
100% |
- |
|
2024/25 |
67% |
$500 |
|
2025/26 |
33% |
$1,000 |
|
2026/27 |
0% |
$1,500 |
* The fees will be collected from label applicants at the time of renewal of label or upon new application by way of deduction of salary, or payment in cash for those who do not have a payroll account. Labels for motor-cycles will be charged at half. No fee will be levied on staff drivers with physical disability. Labels with a validity period less than a full year will be charged according to the number of quarters covered.
Label A (fee-charging)*
Eligible holders:
- Full-time appointees on Terms (A), (B), (C), (HA-equivalent), and equivalent terms (including those on no-pay leave or on term secondment from the University)
- Fractional-time appointees on Terms (A/HA) & equivalent terms
- Senior College Tutors
- Full-time staff of Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology (HKIB)
- Such other cases as approved by AAC
- Label holders must have a valid driving licence
- Vehicles registered in name of label holder/spouse
- Parking in all carparks except those designated
- No overnight parking on campus
Label AR (fee-charging)*
Eligible holders:
- Resident appointees with a quarter on campus
- Label holders must have a valid driving licence
- Vehicles registered in name of label holder/spouse
- Parking in all carparks except those designated
- Overnight parking is permitted in the area of residence
Label E (fee-charging)*
Eligible holders (E1):
- Resident appointees with an AR label may apply for one extra E1 label for use by family members residing on campus
- Resident appointees without a valid driving licence but with cars driven by family members residing on campus
- Vehicles registered in name of label holder/spouse
- Parking other than Cat. I carparks and those designated
- Overnight parking is permitted in the area of residence
Eligible holders (E2):
- Non-resident full time appointees without a driving licence
- Vehicles registered in name of label holder/spouse
- Parking other than Cat. I carparks and those designated
- No overnight parking on campus
- As per AAPC’s resolution on 12 September 2023, apart from renewal of existing E2 labels, no new applications for E2 labels will be accepted from Label Year (2023/24) onwards.
Label U
Eligible holders:
- Vehicles under the name of the University and verified by the Security Office
- Parking in all carparks except those designated
- Overnight parking on campus is permitted
Label V
Eligible holders:
- University Council Members
- College Board of Trustees/Overseers
- University Honorary Fellows/Graduates
- College Honorary Fellows
- VIP Guests designated by VC or AAC as appropriate
- Former VCs/PVCs
- Former College Heads/Faculty Deans
- Emeritus Professors
- Label holders shall not be active staff of University
- Vehicles registered in name of label holder/spouse/registered company
- Labels issued by Communications & Public Relations Office
- Parking in all carparks except those designated
- No overnight parking on campus
Label C
Eligible holders:
- Resident disabled undergraduates/postgraduates holding a proof of disability from government and a valid driving licence
- Resident undergraduates on special and compassionate grounds, as recommended by the Office of Student Affairs or the College Deans of Students’ Office and approved by AAC
- Vehicles registered in name of label holder/spouse/close family member
- Parking other than Cat. I carparks and those designated
- Overnight parking is permitted in the area of hostel
Label CD
Eligible holders:
- Non-resident disabled undergraduates/postgraduates holding a proof of disability from Government and a valid driving licence
- Non-resident undergraduates on special and compassionate grounds, as recommended by the Office of Student Affairs or the College Deans of Students’ Office and approved by AAC
- Vehicles registered in name of label holder/spouse/close family member
- Parking other than Cat. I carparks and those designated
- No overnight parking on campus
Label DC
Eligible holders:
- Campus based contractors/ organisations as approved by the University
- Parking other than Cat. I carparks and those designated
- No overnight parking on campus
Label S
Eligible holders:
- Current office bearers of Alumni Associations
- Honorary/Adjunct teaching staff
- Honorary Senior Fellow/Honorary Research Fellows
- Retired full-time appointees who have served the University for 10 years or more consecutively before retirement
- Label S is entitled to free parking on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays only
- Vehicles registered in name of label holder/spouse
- Parking other than Cat. I carparks and those designated
- No overnight parking on campus
Label B (fee-charging)
Eligible holders:
- Resident postgraduates holding valid driving licence and must drive himself/herself
- With exceptional justifications (e.g. secondary duty as a College Resident Tutor provided with a hostel room)
- Vehicles registered in name of label holder/spouse/close family member
- Label B is levied at HK$1,000 for 6 months
- Parking other than Cat. I carparks and those designated
- Overnight parking is permitted in the area of hostel
Label D (fee-charging)
Eligible holders:
- Contractors/ organisations as approved by the University
- Label D is levied at HK$1,200 for 6 months
- Parking other than Cat. I carparks and those designated
- Overnight parking is permitted at designated locations
Label DD/DM (fee-charging)
Eligible holders:
- Contractors/ organisations as approved by the University
- Label DD is levied at HK$1,200 for 6 months
- Label DM is levied at HK$300 for 1 month
- Parking other than Cat. I carparks and those designated
- No overnight parking on campus
Limited Time Free Parking Coupons
Eligible users:
- Qualified part-time appointees
- Current office bearers of Alumni Associations
- Visitors on business
- Visitors to campus residents
- A maximum of two Limited Time Free Parking Coupons can be used for the same visit
- Overnight parking is not permitted for visitor vehicles (except guest vehicles parking at the carpark outside University Guest House and visitor vehicles within the area of residence.)
- Qualified part-time appointees can obtain through Units/Departments an appropriate number of Limited Time Free Parking Coupons
- The Alumni Affairs Office is responsible for distributing Limited Time Free Parking Coupons to current office bearers of Alumni Associations (each of them may be given up to 40 coupons each year)
- Faculties/Departments/residents may issue Limited Time Free Parking Coupons to visitors
- All units authorized to issue Limited Time Free Parking Coupons must complete the Coupons Usage Record sheets provided by the Security Office for audit purposes
Pre-paid Parking Coupons
Eligible users:
- Postgraduates/part-time students recommended by Heads of Department/Unit
- May buy an appropriate number of Pre-paid Parking Coupons ($20 each for parking up to 5 hours)
- About 20% more than the total number of teaching days on campus in the current term
- No more than two coupons can be used for the same visit
- No overnight parking is permitted
(September 2023)