A summary of parking concessions for disabled drivers in Hong Kong (including blue and grey parking permits and application methods)

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To encourage and support disabled drivers, various organizations and localities in Hong Kong offer dedicated parking concessions. This time, Kwiksure reviews all dedicated parking concessions for disabled drivers across Hong Kong and explains the differences between "blue permits" and "grey permits," making travel more convenient for people with disabilities.

Parking discounts for the disabled and able-bodied | Link

Disabled parking permit holders can enjoy a 40% discount for parking lots managed by Link Asset Management Limited (Link).
Please refer to the Latest Arrangements of "Easy Access" hourly parking discounts and information for people with permanent lower limb disabilities, as well as the application form submission

Parking discounts for disabled and able-bodied individuals | Hong Kong International Airport

Special parking spaces are reserved in Airport Parking Lots 1 and 4 for drivers holding a valid "Parking Permit for Persons with Disabilities" or "Parking Certificate for Drivers Carrying Persons with Disabilities"; and those holding a Parking Permit for Persons with Disabilities issued by the Hong Kong Transport Department are entitled to a 50% discount on parking fees.

Parking Discounts for the Disabled | Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Hong Kong Port Parking Lot

Registered vehicles holding a disabled parking permit issued by the Hong Kong Transport Department can obtain a Half-price parking discount on parking at Car Parks 1 and 2 of the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. (Private cars only).

Parking Discounts for the Disabled | Heung Yuen Wai Border Control Point Public Car Park

Vehicles registered on a Disability Parking Permit issued by the Transport Department (private cars only) can reserve and use disabled parking spaces and receive a Half-price parking discount.

Parking concessions for disabled and able-bodied individuals | Government multi-storey car parks under the Transport Department

Disabled drivers holding a "Parking Permit for Persons with Disabilities" may waive fees for the use of roadside parking spaces with metered rates, and use of specific parking spaces in any government multi-storey car parks under the Transport Department at half price.

Parking discounts for disabled and able-bodied individuals | Housing Authority parking lots

Holders of valid parking permits for persons with disabilities are eligible for a Half-price parking discount per hour to park in car parks under the Housing Authority. (Private cars and motorcycles only)
Licensed drivers of private cars or motorcycles who live or work in public housing estates can enjoy Half-price monthly rent when renting parking spaces under the Housing Authority

Parking discounts for disabled and able-bodied individuals | West Kowloon Cultural District

Holders of a disabled parking permit issued by the Hong Kong Transport Department are eligible for Half-price parking under the "Easy Access" concession.

Parking discounts for disabled and able-bodied individuals | Sha Tin Town Hall

Holders of a valid "Parking Permit for Persons with Disabilities" issued by the Hong Kong Transport Department are entitled to enjoy a Half-price parking discount. (The decimal places after the discount will be rounded to the nearest yuan).

Discounts for parking for the disabled and able-bodied |Hong Kong Disneyland

Those holding a "Parking Permit for Persons with Disabilities" or a "Parking Certificate for Drivers Transporting Persons with Mobility Difficulties" may park at Parking in designated parking spaces. Parking spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking permit for disabled persons (blue certificate)

Commonly known as the "blue certificate," it is only available to people with disabilities who have been certified as having lower limb disabilities by a doctor registered under the Department of Health or the Hospital Authority. They can use the designated parking spaces for people with disabilities free of charge, with each parking session not exceeding 24 hours.

How to apply for a parking permit for disabled persons

Applicants need to complete the application form (TD464) for a parking permit for disabled persons Applicants must personally submit the application form and required supporting documents to the Licensing Office of the Transport Department, or mail them to the Transport Department's Transport Section for Persons with Disabilities, 11/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, or fax them to 2673 6599. Those with a "SmartConvenience+" device or "Digital Certificate" with digital signature functionality can submit their applications online.

Required documents

Application form TD464
Identity documents
Vehicle modification inspection certificate (if any)
Other documents (if applicable)

Parking permit for drivers picking up disabled persons with mobility impairments (gray certificate)

Commonly known as a "gray certificate," each disabled person can only have one relative apply for one "gray certificate," which can only register one vehicle and can only be used free of charge for the disabled parking space when picking up and dropping off a person with a lower limb disability.

How to apply for a parking permit for drivers picking up disabled persons with mobility impairments

Applicants need to complete the application form (TD544). Applications must be submitted in person to the Licensing Office of the Transport Department, or mailed to the Transport Department's Transport Section for Persons with Disabilities, 11/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, or faxed to 2673 6599. Those with a "SmartConvenience+" device or "Digital Certificate" with digital signature functionality can submit their applications online.

Required documents:

Application form TD544
Identification documents of disabled persons with lower limb injuries who are being transported
A certificate completed and issued by a registered physician under the Department of Health or the Hospital Authority within 6 months prior to the application date, certifying that the person being transported is a person with a lower limb disability who has difficulty walking due to illness or physical injury.
Vehicle registration documents for the applied vehicle
Photos/videos of the vehicle being applied for (if applicable)
If the vehicle being applied for is owned by a company, the company's Annual Return (NAR1) and a power of attorney issued on behalf of the company by its shareholders or directors, bearing the company seal or authorized signature stamp, must be submitted to prove that the applicant is a shareholder and authorized to use the vehicle to transport the disabled person with lower limb disabilities for this application.

Address of the Licensing Office, Transport Department:

Hong Kong Licensing Office, 3/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
Kowloon Licensing Office, 2/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon
Kwun Tong Licensing Office, 5/F, East Kowloon Government Offices, 12 Lei Yue Mun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Sha Tin Licensing Office, 2/F, Government Offices, 1 Sheung Wo Che Road, Sha Tin, New Territories

Parking permit for disabled persons vs. parking certificate for drivers picking up disabled persons with mobility impairments

	Parking permit for disabled persons (blue certificate)	Parking permit for drivers picking up disabled persons with mobility impairments (gray certificate)
Application qualifications	A disabled person holding a valid driver's license, learner's license, or provisional driver's license that permits him to drive the vehicle, and the applicant or his/her spouse (if the applicant's spouse is also disabled) is the registered owner of the vehicle.	The applicant (registered vehicle owner) must be a relative of the person being transported; otherwise, supporting documentation and justification must be submitted. The passengers picked up must be confirmed by a qualified person or organization as persons with disabilities who have difficulty moving due to lower limb injuries. The registered vehicle must be a private car or light commercial vehicle. If it is a light commercial vehicle, SUV, or sports car, the applicant must submit a video demonstrating its suitability for transporting disabled persons.
Validity period	Three years	The validity period is three years, but the actual duration depends on the duration of the disability. Abuse of the right to apply can result in a reduction to one year or even a ban on further applications.
use	You can use roadside parking spaces with meters free of charge. Accessible parking spaces for disabled persons are available You can use certain parking spaces in any government multi-storey car park under the Transport Department at half price.	When transporting persons with lower limb disabilities, the transport department may use the government multi-storey car park spaces for persons with disabilities and the roadside parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
limit	Each stop shall not exceed 24 hours.	Holders are not entitled to the benefits available to disabled drivers. This parking permit is not valid for entry and exit in restricted areas. Each certificate will only authorize the registration of one vehicle for transporting the passenger, with a maximum of three vehicles permitted at the discretion of the authorities. You need to check the usage of "grey certificate" holders for Parking spaces for disabled persons

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a person with a parking permit (grey certificate) for picking up and dropping off a disabled person with mobility impairment use a parking space designated for disabled persons?

Grey permit holders may use designated parking spaces for disabled persons in government multi-storey car parks and roadside designated parking spaces for disabled persons under the Transport Department when picking up persons with lower limb disabilities; it is necessary to check which car parks accept grey permit holders for use of designated parking spaces for disabled persons.

Can a driver of a light-duty truck apply for a parking permit (grey permit) to pick up and drop off disabled persons with mobility impairments?

Vehicles registered under a grey permit must be private cars or light commercial vehicles. If the vehicle is a light commercial vehicle, SUV, or sports car, the applicant must submit a video demonstrating its suitability for transporting disabled persons. If grey permits are found to be misused, their validity period will be shortened or applications may be prohibited.

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Author Cassidy Wong

Author: Cassidy Wong

Created On: 2025-12-23