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= Hong Kong Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Time-varying tunnel tolls, HKeToll electronic collection<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Time-varying tunnel tolls, HKeToll free-flow electronic collection<br>
'''Operator:''' Transport Department (Government tunnels)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Major tunnels and harbour crossings<br>
'''Currency:''' Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)<br>
'''Coverage:''' Major tunnels and harbour crossings<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> HKeToll RFID tags, ANPR cameras, LiDAR sensors<br>
'''Technology:''' HKeToll RFID and ANPR system
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Transport Department (Government tunnels), Private operators
 
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need HKeToll for Hong Kong? 2025 Update</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need HKeToll to use Hong Kong tunnels - but it's highly recommended to avoid penalties and delays. HKeToll enables free-flow tolling without stopping at toll booths, but vehicles without HKeToll tags face a 14-day payment deadline and potential $175 surcharge.</p>
  
== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Hong Kong? 2025 Update ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Without HKeToll, you must pay tunnel tolls within 14 business days via license plate recognition, with a $175 initial surcharge for late payment and additional $350 if unpaid after 21 days.</p>
  
'''Yes, tunnel and bridge tolls apply.''' Hong Kong operates a comprehensive toll system for major tunnels and harbour crossings, with time-varying rates designed to manage traffic congestion.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Tai Lam Tunnel came under government control on May 31, 2025, with substantial toll reductions of 22-69% and HKeToll implementation. Time-varying tolls continue at all three harbour crossings since December 2023.</p>
  
'''Key Changes in 2025:'''
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Hong Kong Toll Costs: Current Rates</h2>
* '''Tai Lam Tunnel''' taken over by government with 22-69% toll reductions (May 31, 2025)
 
* '''HKeToll electronic system''' fully operational across major tunnels
 
* '''Time-varying tolls''' active at all three harbour crossings since December 2023
 
* '''Free-flow tolling''' eliminates need to stop at toll booths
 
  
== Hong Kong Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Hong Kong operates tunnel tolls with sophisticated time-varying pricing for harbour crossings and fixed tolls for other tunnels, all managed through the HKeToll system.</p>
  
=== Harbour Crossings - Time-Varying Tolls (2025) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Harbour Crossings - Time-Varying Tolls (2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Tunnel</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Tunnel</th>
<th>Peak Hours</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Peak Hours</th>
<th>Normal Hours</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Normal Hours</th>
<th>Off-Peak Hours</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Off-Peak Hours</th>
<th>Peak Times</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Peak Times</th>
 
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<td>Western Harbour Crossing</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Western Harbour Crossing</td>
<td>HK$60</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$60</td>
<td>HK$30</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$30</td>
<td>HK$20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$20</td>
<td>7:30-10:15am, 4:30-7:00pm</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">7:30-10:15am, 4:30-7:00pm</td>
 
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<td>Cross Harbour Tunnel</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Cross Harbour Tunnel</td>
<td>HK$40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$40</td>
<td>HK$30</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$30</td>
<td>HK$20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$20</td>
<td>7:30-10:15am, 4:30-7:00pm</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">7:30-10:15am, 4:30-7:00pm</td>
 
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<td>Eastern Harbour Crossing</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Eastern Harbour Crossing</td>
<td>HK$40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$40</td>
<td>HK$30</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$30</td>
<td>HK$20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$20</td>
<td>7:30-10:15am, 4:30-7:00pm</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">7:30-10:15am, 4:30-7:00pm</td>
 
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'''Note:''' Peak times apply Monday to Saturday. Sunday and public holidays use off-peak rates all day.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Note:</strong> Peak times apply Monday to Saturday. Sunday and public holidays use off-peak rates all day. Tolls gradually change by HK$2 every 2 minutes during transition periods.</p>
  
=== Tai Lam Tunnel - New Time-Varying Tolls (Since May 31, 2025) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Tai Lam Tunnel - New Time-Varying Tolls (Since May 31, 2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Vehicle Type</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Type</th>
<th>Peak Hours</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Peak Hours</th>
<th>Normal Hours</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Normal Hours</th>
<th>Off-Peak Hours</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Off-Peak Hours</th>
<th>Sunday/Holidays</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Sunday/Holidays</th>
 
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<td>Private Cars</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Private Cars</td>
<td>HK$45</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$45</td>
<td>HK$30</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$30</td>
<td>HK$18</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$18</td>
<td>HK$18</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$18</td>
 
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</tr>
 
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<td>Motorcycles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Motorcycles</td>
<td>HK$18</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$18</td>
<td>HK$12</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$12</td>
<td>HK$7.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$7.20</td>
<td>HK$7.20</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$7.20</td>
 
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</tr>
 
<tr>
 
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<td>Taxis</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Taxis</td>
<td>HK$18</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$18</td>
<td>HK$18</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$18</td>
<td>HK$18</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$18</td>
<td>HK$18</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$18</td>
 
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</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
<td>Light Goods Vehicles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Light Goods Vehicles</td>
<td>HK$36</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$36</td>
<td>HK$36</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$36</td>
<td>HK$36</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$36</td>
<td>HK$36</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$36</td>
 
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=== Other Major Tunnels - Fixed Tolls ===
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<tr>
<th>Tunnel</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Tunnel</th>
<th>Private Cars</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Private Cars</th>
<th>Motorcycles</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Motorcycles</th>
<th>Taxis</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Taxis</th>
<th>HKeToll Status</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">HKeToll Status</th>
 
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<td>Aberdeen Tunnel</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Aberdeen Tunnel</td>
<td>HK$5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$5</td>
<td>HK$3</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$3</td>
<td>HK$3</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$3</td>
<td>✓ Active</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">✓ Active</td>
 
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<td>Lion Rock Tunnel</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Lion Rock Tunnel</td>
<td>HK$8</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$8</td>
<td>HK$5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$5</td>
<td>HK$5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$5</td>
<td>✓ Active</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">✓ Active</td>
 
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<td>Shing Mun Tunnels</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Shing Mun Tunnels</td>
<td>HK$5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$5</td>
<td>HK$3</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$3</td>
<td>HK$3</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$3</td>
<td>✓ Active</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">✓ Active</td>
 
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<td>Tate's Cairn Tunnel</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Tate's Cairn Tunnel</td>
<td>HK$8</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$8</td>
<td>HK$5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$5</td>
<td>HK$5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">HK$5</td>
<td>✓ Active</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">✓ Active</td>
 
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</table>
 
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== How to Pay Hong Kong Tolls ==
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">How to Pay Hong Kong Tolls</h2>
  
=== HKeToll Electronic System ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Hong Kong:</p>
* '''Vehicle Tags:''' RFID tags affixed to windscreen for automatic payment
 
* '''Credit Card/Bank Account:''' Automatic deduction from preset payment method
 
* '''Class Tags:''' Prepaid tags requiring top-up for toll deduction
 
* '''License Plate Recognition:''' Backup system using ANPR cameras
 
  
=== Payment Without HKeToll ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. HKeToll Electronic System (Recommended):</strong></p>
* '''14-day grace period''' to pay tolls after tunnel use
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
* '''Online payment''' via HKeToll website or mobile app
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<li>Vehicle Tags: RFID tags affixed to windscreen for automatic payment</li>
* '''Service outlets''' at Shell petrol stations across Hong Kong
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<li>Credit Card/Bank Account: Automatic deduction from preset payment method</li>
* '''Late payment penalties:''' HK$175 initial surcharge, additional HK$350 if unpaid after 21 days
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<li>Class Tags: Prepaid tags requiring top-up for toll deduction</li>
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<li>Free-flow system: No stopping required at toll points</li>
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</ul>
  
== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. License Plate Recognition (Backup):</strong></p>
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<li>ANPR cameras capture license plates automatically</li>
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<li>14-day grace period to pay tolls after tunnel use</li>
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<li>Online payment via HKeToll website or mobile app</li>
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<li>Service outlets at Shell petrol stations across Hong Kong</li>
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</ul>
  
* '''May 31, 2025:''' Government takeover of Tai Lam Tunnel with major toll reductions
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Hong Kong toll tunnels, use TollGuru Hong Kong toll calculator</p>
* '''HKeToll expansion:''' All major government tunnels now using electronic collection
 
* '''Toll booth removal:''' Physical toll plazas demolished for improved traffic flow
 
* '''Enhanced monitoring:''' Real-time toll information displays at tunnel entrances
 
* '''Transition arrangements:''' Gradual toll changes every 2 minutes during peak transitions
 
  
== HKeToll Technology Features ==
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<div style="text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;">
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<html>
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-hongkong"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Hong Kong Toll Calculator</button></a>
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=== Free-Flow Benefits ===
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Recent Changes (2025)</h2>
* '''No stopping required''' at toll points
 
* '''Improved traffic flow''' and reduced congestion
 
* '''Fuel efficiency''' gains from continuous movement
 
* '''Demolition of toll booths''' frees up space for other uses
 
  
=== Detection Technology ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">May 31, 2025 - Tai Lam Tunnel Takeover:</strong></p>
* '''RFID sensors''' for toll tag identification
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
* '''ANPR cameras''' for license plate recognition
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<li>Government takeover of Tai Lam Tunnel with major toll reductions: private cars pay HK$45 during peak hours (down from HK$58), HK$30 normal hours, HK$18 off-peak</li>
* '''LiDAR sensors''' for vehicle classification and speed detection
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<li>Motorcycles reduced from HK$28 to HK$18 peak, HK$7.20 off-peak</li>
* '''Backup toll points''' ensure system reliability during maintenance
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<li>HKeToll implementation for free-flow tolling at Tai Lam Tunnel</li>
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== Hong Kong vs. Neighboring Regions ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">HKeToll System Expansion:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>All major government tunnels now using HKeToll free-flow system, with toll booth demolition completed</li>
 +
<li>Enhanced detection technology including RFID sensors, ANPR cameras, and LiDAR sensors for vehicle classification</li>
 +
<li>Real-time toll information displays at tunnel entrances</li>
 +
</ul>
  
<table class="toll-table">
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Traffic Impact:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Western Harbour Tunnel has become Hong Kong's busiest crossing after toll restructuring, with traffic queues increasing from 0.6km to 1.6km during peak hours</li>
 +
<li>Time-varying tolls at all three harbour crossings continue to operate since December 2023</li>
 +
</ul>
 +
 
 +
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Planning Your Hong Kong Journey</h2>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Optimization:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Off-peak travel: Use tunnels during 7pm-7:30am for lowest rates (HK$20 harbour crossings)</li>
 +
<li>Sunday travel: All day off-peak rates on harbour crossings</li>
 +
<li>Route planning: Consider alternative free routes vs. time savings</li>
 +
<li>HKeToll setup: Automatic payment eliminates queuing delays</li>
 +
</ul>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Travel Tips:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Real-time toll displays: Check current rates before entering tunnels</li>
 +
<li>Transition periods: Tolls change gradually every 2 minutes during peak transitions</li>
 +
<li>Alternative routes: Free surface roads available but slower</li>
 +
<li>Peak avoidance: Plan travel outside 7:30-10:15am and 4:30-7pm windows</li>
 +
</ul>
 +
 
 +
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
 +
 
 +
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">How much can I save with the new Tai Lam Tunnel rates?</h3>
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Private cars save 22-69% compared to previous rates, paying as little as HK$18 during off-peak hours versus the old fixed HK$58 rate.</p>
 +
 
 +
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do I need to register for HKeToll before using tunnels?</h3>
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No registration required. The system captures license plates and bills vehicle owners, but registering provides automatic payment and avoids late fees.</p>
 +
 
 +
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't have HKeToll and use a tunnel?</h3>
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You have 14 business days to pay online. Failure to pay incurs HK$175 initial surcharge, with additional HK$350 if still unpaid after 21 days.</p>
 +
 
 +
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there free routes to avoid tunnel tolls?</h3>
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, surface roads connect all areas but take significantly longer, especially during peak hours. Consider time vs. cost trade-offs.</p>
 +
 
 +
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">How do time-varying tolls transition between rates?</h3>
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Tolls change gradually by HK$2 every 2 minutes during transition periods to prevent dangerous driving behavior around rate changes.</p>
 +
 
 +
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Hong Kong vs. Regional Countries</h2>
 +
 
 +
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<tr>
 
<tr>
<th>Region</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Country/Region</th>
<th>System Type</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">System Type</th>
<th>Typical Car Cost</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Typical Car Cost</th>
<th>Technology</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Technology</th>
<th>Coverage</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Coverage</th>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
<td>Hong Kong</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Hong Kong</td>
<td>Time-varying tunnel tolls</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Time-varying tunnel tolls</td>
<td>HK$20-60 per crossing</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HK$20-60 per crossing</td>
<td>HKeToll RFID/ANPR</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">HKeToll RFID/ANPR</td>
<td>Major tunnels only</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Major tunnels only</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
<td>Macau</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[singapore-motorways-tolls-and-toll-information|Singapore]]</td>
<td>Bridge tolls only</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Electronic road pricing</td>
<td>Free local roads</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">S$0.50-6.00 per gantry</td>
<td>Manual/electronic</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">IU/OBU system, ERP 2.0 rollout</td>
<td>Limited infrastructure</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">City center zones</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
<td>Shenzhen (China)</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[malaysia-toll|Malaysia]]</td>
<td>Expressway tolls</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Distance-based tolls</td>
<td>¥5-15 per section</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">RM0.10-0.15 per km</td>
<td>ETC system</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Touch 'n Go/SmartTAG</td>
<td>Extensive network</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Major highways</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
<td>Guangdong Province</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Shenzhen (China)</td>
<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Expressway tolls</td>
<td>¥0.4-0.6 per km</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">¥5-15 per section</td>
<td>Yue Tong Card ETC</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">ETC system</td>
<td>All expressways</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Extensive network</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Macau</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Bridge tolls only</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free local roads</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Manual/electronic</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Limited infrastructure</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
  
== Cross-Border Travel & Tolls ==
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=== Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge ===
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge:</strong></p>
* '''Bridge toll:''' ¥150 (RMB) for private cars (paid in mainland China)
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* '''Special permits required''' for cross-border vehicle use
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<li>Bridge toll: ¥150 (RMB) for private cars (paid in mainland China)</li>
* '''Dual licensing''' needed (Hong Kong and mainland driving licenses)
+
<li>Special permits required for cross-border vehicle use</li>
* '''Insurance coverage''' must be valid for both jurisdictions
+
<li>Dual licensing needed (Hong Kong and mainland driving licenses)</li>
 +
<li>Insurance coverage must be valid for both jurisdictions</li>
 +
</ul>
  
=== Shenzhen Connections ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Shenzhen Connections:</strong></p>
* '''Multiple border crossings:''' Shenzhen Bay, Lok Ma Chau, others
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
* '''Mainland ETC compatibility''' available with Yue Tong Card
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<li>Multiple border crossings: Shenzhen Bay, Lok Ma Chau, others</li>
* '''Quota system''' for Hong Kong private cars entering Guangdong
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<li>Mainland ETC compatibility available with Yue Tong Card</li>
* '''Different toll systems''' on mainland expressways
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<li>Quota system for Hong Kong private cars entering Guangdong</li>
 +
<li>Different toll systems on mainland expressways</li>
 +
</ul>
  
== Planning Your Hong Kong Journey ==
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=== Cost Optimization ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Internal Navigation:</strong></p>
* '''Off-peak travel:''' Use tunnels during 7pm-7:30am for lowest rates
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
* '''Sunday travel:''' All day off-peak rates on harbour crossings
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<li>[[singapore-motorways-tolls-and-toll-information|Singapore Motorways]] - ERP electronic road pricing system</li>
* '''Route planning:''' Consider alternative free routes vs. time savings
+
<li>[[malaysia-toll|Malaysia Toll]] - Touch 'n Go and SmartTAG systems</li>
* '''HKeToll setup:''' Automatic payment eliminates queuing delays
+
<li>[[philippines-expressway-tolls-and-toll-information|Philippines Expressway Tolls]] - Regional toll comparison</li>
 +
<li>[[thailand-toll|Thailand Toll]] - ASEAN regional toll systems</li>
 +
<li>[[vietnam-toll|Vietnam Toll]] - Neighboring country toll information</li>
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<li>[[indonesia-tolls|Indonesia Tolls]] - Regional electronic toll systems</li>
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</ul>
  
=== Travel Tips ===
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* '''Real-time toll displays:''' Check current rates before entering tunnels
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
* '''Transition periods:''' Tolls change gradually every 2 minutes during peak transitions
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<li>HKeToll Website: [https://www.hketoll.gov.hk www.hketoll.gov.hk]</li>
* '''Alternative routes:''' Free surface roads available but slower
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<li>Transport Department: [https://www.td.gov.hk www.td.gov.hk]</li>
* '''Peak avoidance:''' Plan travel outside 7:30-10:15am and 4:30-7pm windows
+
<li>Real-time Toll Information: [https://www.hkemobility.gov.hk www.hkemobility.gov.hk]</li>
 +
<li>HKeToll 24-Hour Support: 3853 7333</li>
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== How much can I save with the new Tai Lam Tunnel rates? ===
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Private cars save 22-69% compared to previous rates, paying as little as HK$18 during off-peak hours versus the old fixed HK$58 rate.
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=== Do I need to register for HKeToll before using tunnels? ===
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=== What happens if I don't have HKeToll and use a tunnel? ===
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=== Are there free routes to avoid tunnel tolls? ===
 
Yes, surface roads connect all areas but take significantly longer, especially during peak hours. Consider time vs. cost trade-offs.
 
 
 
=== How do time-varying tolls transition between rates? ===
 
Tolls change gradually by HK$2 every 2 minutes during transition periods to prevent dangerous driving behavior around rate changes.
 
 
 
=== Can I use the same payment method for all tunnels? ===
 
Yes, HKeToll works across all participating government tunnels with a single account and payment method.
 
 
 
== Tunnel Infrastructure Updates ==
 
 
 
=== Current Projects ===
 
* '''Lion Rock Tunnel expansion:''' New third tube under construction, completion by 2033
 
* '''Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel:''' Opened toll-free as planned
 
* '''HKeToll Phase 3:''' Final rollout to remaining government tunnels
 
* '''Smart traffic management:''' Integration with city-wide traffic systems
 
 
 
=== Future Developments ===
 
* '''Additional harbour crossings:''' Long-term planning for fourth tunnel
 
* '''Enhanced connectivity:''' Integration with Greater Bay Area transport
 
* '''Environmental initiatives:''' Promoting electric vehicle adoption
 
* '''Technology upgrades:''' Next-generation detection and payment systems
 
 
 
== Emergency & Contact Information ==
 
 
 
=== HKeToll Support ===
 
* '''24-Hour Hotline:''' 3853 7333
 
* '''Email Support:''' enquiry@hketoll.gov.hk
 
* '''Website:''' [https://www.hketoll.gov.hk www.hketoll.gov.hk]
 
* '''Mobile App:''' Available for iOS and Android
 
 
 
=== Transport Department ===
 
* '''General Enquiries:''' 2804 2600
 
* '''Traffic Information:''' 1823 (government hotline)
 
* '''Emergency Services:''' 999
 
* '''Website:''' [https://www.td.gov.hk www.td.gov.hk]
 
 
 
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Hong Kong Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Time-varying tunnel tolls, HKeToll free-flow electronic collection
Coverage: Major tunnels and harbour crossings
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Technology: HKeToll RFID tags, ANPR cameras, LiDAR sensors
Operators: Transport Department (Government tunnels), Private operators

Do I Need HKeToll for Hong Kong? 2025 Update

No, you don't need HKeToll to use Hong Kong tunnels - but it's highly recommended to avoid penalties and delays. HKeToll enables free-flow tolling without stopping at toll booths, but vehicles without HKeToll tags face a 14-day payment deadline and potential $175 surcharge.

Key Reality: Without HKeToll, you must pay tunnel tolls within 14 business days via license plate recognition, with a $175 initial surcharge for late payment and additional $350 if unpaid after 21 days.

2025 Update: Tai Lam Tunnel came under government control on May 31, 2025, with substantial toll reductions of 22-69% and HKeToll implementation. Time-varying tolls continue at all three harbour crossings since December 2023.

Hong Kong Toll Costs: Current Rates

Hong Kong operates tunnel tolls with sophisticated time-varying pricing for harbour crossings and fixed tolls for other tunnels, all managed through the HKeToll system.

Harbour Crossings - Time-Varying Tolls (2025)

Tunnel Peak Hours Normal Hours Off-Peak Hours Peak Times
Western Harbour Crossing HK$60 HK$30 HK$20 7:30-10:15am, 4:30-7:00pm
Cross Harbour Tunnel HK$40 HK$30 HK$20 7:30-10:15am, 4:30-7:00pm
Eastern Harbour Crossing HK$40 HK$30 HK$20 7:30-10:15am, 4:30-7:00pm

Note: Peak times apply Monday to Saturday. Sunday and public holidays use off-peak rates all day. Tolls gradually change by HK$2 every 2 minutes during transition periods.

Tai Lam Tunnel - New Time-Varying Tolls (Since May 31, 2025)

Vehicle Type Peak Hours Normal Hours Off-Peak Hours Sunday/Holidays
Private Cars HK$45 HK$30 HK$18 HK$18
Motorcycles HK$18 HK$12 HK$7.20 HK$7.20
Taxis HK$18 HK$18 HK$18 HK$18
Light Goods Vehicles HK$36 HK$36 HK$36 HK$36

Other Major Tunnels - Fixed Tolls

Tunnel Private Cars Motorcycles Taxis HKeToll Status
Aberdeen Tunnel HK$5 HK$3 HK$3 ✓ Active
Lion Rock Tunnel HK$8 HK$5 HK$5 ✓ Active
Shing Mun Tunnels HK$5 HK$3 HK$3 ✓ Active
Tate's Cairn Tunnel HK$8 HK$5 HK$5 ✓ Active

How to Pay Hong Kong Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Hong Kong:

1. HKeToll Electronic System (Recommended):

  • Vehicle Tags: RFID tags affixed to windscreen for automatic payment
  • Credit Card/Bank Account: Automatic deduction from preset payment method
  • Class Tags: Prepaid tags requiring top-up for toll deduction
  • Free-flow system: No stopping required at toll points

2. License Plate Recognition (Backup):

  • ANPR cameras capture license plates automatically
  • 14-day grace period to pay tolls after tunnel use
  • Online payment via HKeToll website or mobile app
  • Service outlets at Shell petrol stations across Hong Kong

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Hong Kong toll tunnels, use TollGuru Hong Kong toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

May 31, 2025 - Tai Lam Tunnel Takeover:

  • Government takeover of Tai Lam Tunnel with major toll reductions: private cars pay HK$45 during peak hours (down from HK$58), HK$30 normal hours, HK$18 off-peak
  • Motorcycles reduced from HK$28 to HK$18 peak, HK$7.20 off-peak
  • HKeToll implementation for free-flow tolling at Tai Lam Tunnel

HKeToll System Expansion:

  • All major government tunnels now using HKeToll free-flow system, with toll booth demolition completed
  • Enhanced detection technology including RFID sensors, ANPR cameras, and LiDAR sensors for vehicle classification
  • Real-time toll information displays at tunnel entrances

Traffic Impact:

  • Western Harbour Tunnel has become Hong Kong's busiest crossing after toll restructuring, with traffic queues increasing from 0.6km to 1.6km during peak hours
  • Time-varying tolls at all three harbour crossings continue to operate since December 2023

Planning Your Hong Kong Journey

Cost Optimization:

  • Off-peak travel: Use tunnels during 7pm-7:30am for lowest rates (HK$20 harbour crossings)
  • Sunday travel: All day off-peak rates on harbour crossings
  • Route planning: Consider alternative free routes vs. time savings
  • HKeToll setup: Automatic payment eliminates queuing delays

Travel Tips:

  • Real-time toll displays: Check current rates before entering tunnels
  • Transition periods: Tolls change gradually every 2 minutes during peak transitions
  • Alternative routes: Free surface roads available but slower
  • Peak avoidance: Plan travel outside 7:30-10:15am and 4:30-7pm windows

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I save with the new Tai Lam Tunnel rates?

Private cars save 22-69% compared to previous rates, paying as little as HK$18 during off-peak hours versus the old fixed HK$58 rate.

Do I need to register for HKeToll before using tunnels?

No registration required. The system captures license plates and bills vehicle owners, but registering provides automatic payment and avoids late fees.

What happens if I don't have HKeToll and use a tunnel?

You have 14 business days to pay online. Failure to pay incurs HK$175 initial surcharge, with additional HK$350 if still unpaid after 21 days.

Are there free routes to avoid tunnel tolls?

Yes, surface roads connect all areas but take significantly longer, especially during peak hours. Consider time vs. cost trade-offs.

How do time-varying tolls transition between rates?

Tolls change gradually by HK$2 every 2 minutes during transition periods to prevent dangerous driving behavior around rate changes.

Hong Kong vs. Regional Countries

Country/Region System Type Typical Car Cost Technology Coverage
Hong Kong Time-varying tunnel tolls HK$20-60 per crossing HKeToll RFID/ANPR Major tunnels only
Singapore Electronic road pricing S$0.50-6.00 per gantry IU/OBU system, ERP 2.0 rollout City center zones
Malaysia Distance-based tolls RM0.10-0.15 per km Touch 'n Go/SmartTAG Major highways
Shenzhen (China) Expressway tolls ¥5-15 per section ETC system Extensive network
Macau Bridge tolls only Free local roads Manual/electronic Limited infrastructure

Cross-Border Travel & Tolls

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge:

  • Bridge toll: ¥150 (RMB) for private cars (paid in mainland China)
  • Special permits required for cross-border vehicle use
  • Dual licensing needed (Hong Kong and mainland driving licenses)
  • Insurance coverage must be valid for both jurisdictions

Shenzhen Connections:

  • Multiple border crossings: Shenzhen Bay, Lok Ma Chau, others
  • Mainland ETC compatibility available with Yue Tong Card
  • Quota system for Hong Kong private cars entering Guangdong
  • Different toll systems on mainland expressways

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