Members of the public can now apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) through an online service launched today by the Transport Department. Users of “iAM Smart+” or eligible applicants holding a valid personal digital certificate may apply online via the GovHK website and receive their IDP by post, without the need to visit a licensing office in person. If the submitted documents and photograph are in order, the department will normally send successful applicants their IDP by registered post within 10 working days of the online application being made. The department reminded those who plan to drive outside of Hong Kong to allow sufficient time for the IDP applications to be processed. Citizens may continue to submit IDP applications by visiting licensing offices in person. Appointments can be booked online or by calling 3763 8080 to save queuing time. Drivers may also send in their IDP applications by post or via the drop-in boxes placed at licensi
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she expects the Legislative Council General Election being held today will be efficient and people-oriented.
Mrs Lam made these remarks after casting her vote this morning, saying that the Government has not set a target for the turnout rate, but for the electoral arrangements.
“The Government has not set any target for voter turnout rate, not for this election, not for previous elections, because there is a combination of factors that will affect the voter turnout rate in any election.
“But I have set very clear targets for this Legislative Council General Election.
“One is to ensure 'patriots administering Hong Kong'. And I think that objective has been met through the design of the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee.
“The second target that I have said is, as usual, public elections in Hong Kong have to fulfil the requirements of being a fair, open, competitive and honest election. But on this occasion, I have set an additional target that it has to be very efficient. It has to be as people-oriented as possible. So we have introduced some improvement measures to the electoral arrangements.”
Mrs Lam noted that she and other government officials have stressed the objectives of improving the electoral system to the public.
“And finally, perhaps, unlike previous elections, because this is the first major LegCo election after improvements to the electoral system, I and my colleagues have been going all out to explain the basis, the rationale and the merits of this electoral system.
“And I think these three objectives will guide how we see this particular election rather than the voter turnout rate.”
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