🚓🚒🚑 A complete list of Hong Kong government vehicles (Editor's in-depth observation)

On the streets of Hong Kong, in addition to private cars, taxis, and buses, there is also a group of vehicles with "unique identities" - special vehicles for government departments .
They have uniform government license plates (starting with AM) , and their body paint, equipment, and uses are very professional, and many models are not seen in the civilian market at all.

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1️⃣ Government license plates and department affiliation

📌Hong Kong government vehicle features :

• License plates starting with "AM" (for "Administration")
• Vehicle body painted or affixed with department logo
• Most are managed and maintained by the Government Vehicle Services Department (GLD)

Main user departments:

• Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF)
• Fire Services Department (HKFSD)
• Auxiliary Medical Service, Ambulance Service
• Customs and Excise Department (C&ED)
• Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD)
• Transport Department (TD)
• Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD)
• Highways Department (HyD)
• Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
• Government Flying Service (GFS, Ground Support Vehicle)

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2️⃣ Hong Kong Police Force special vehicle

There are many types of police cars in Hong Kong. The editor will help you divide them into several categories.

① Patrol car/police RV

• Common models :
  • BMW 5 Series (F10/G30) Police Edition
  • Toyota Prius (Hybrid Energy-Saving Patrol Car)
  • Nissan Serena (Community Patrol)
• Features :
  • Blue and red warning lights on the roof, blue, white and red stripes on the body
  • Equipped with police communication system and on-board computer

② Mobile Unit (EU) and Riot Control Vehicle

• Common models :
  • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (crew car)
  • IVECO Daily (riot control transport vehicle)
• Function :
  • Transporting a large number of police officers and equipment
  • Some are equipped with bulletproof glass and reinforced body

③ Special vehicles for transportation departments

• model :
  • BMW R1200RT / R1250RT (police motorcycle)
  • Honda ST1300 (traffic police motorcycle)
• use :
  • Highway patrol, convoy escort

④ Special purpose police car

• Prisoner transport vehicle → IVECO Daily modification
• Dog transport vehicle → Toyota Hiace modified

📌 Editor's observation:

BMW police cars can be seen circling the streets of Central and Admiralty during working hours almost every day; and during large-scale events or parades, Sprinters and IVECOs are deployed in large numbers, creating a very impressive presence.

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3️⃣ Fire Department and ambulance vehicles

① Fire truck

• model :
  • Scania P Series, Mercedes-Benz Atego (pump trucks, rescue trucks)
  • MAN TGM (ladder truck)
• Features :
  • Red body + yellow reflective stripes
  • Equipped with water pump, high-pressure water hose and rescue tools
  • Ladder trucks can reach heights of 30-60 meters

② Ambulance

• model :
  • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (most common)
  • Fiat Ducato (available at some stations)
• equipment :
  • Stretcher, emergency equipment, oxygen system
  • The interior layout of the vehicle complies with international emergency rescue standards

📌 Editor's observation:

In crowded areas such as Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui, ambulances are dispatched very frequently, and Sprinter has almost become "synonymous with Hong Kong ambulances."

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4️⃣ Customs and other law enforcement vehicles

① Customs vehicles

• model :
  • Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (strong off-road capabilities, suitable for border patrol)
  • Toyota Hiace (cargo inspection vehicle)
• Features :
  • Dark green body, customs badge
  • Equipped with testing instruments and communication systems

② Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD)

• model :
  • Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi L200 (four-wheel drive pickup truck)
• use :
  • Country patrol, animal transport, wildlife rescue

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5️⃣ Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Environmental Protection Department and municipal service vehicles

① Food and Environmental Hygiene Department

• Garbage Collection Trucks :
  • Hino 500, Isuzu F series
  • Back pressure or sealed design
• Pest control vehicle :
  • Toyota Hiace Modification

② Environmental Protection Agency

• Air quality monitoring vehicle :
  • Isuzu N Series Modification
• Electric garbage collection trucks :
  • BYD T8 (pure electric)

📌 Editor's observation:

The new generation of garbage trucks are beginning to adopt electric technology, which reduces noise and emissions, especially in residential areas.

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6️⃣ Engineering and road administration vehicles

① Highways Department (HyD)

• Engineering monitoring vehicle :
  • Toyota Hiace, Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
• Road maintenance vehicles :
  • Isuzu ELF (equipped with tool cabinet and generator)

② Water Supplies Department

• Water pipe inspection vehicle :
  • Nissan NV350 modification (with hydrostatic testing equipment)

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7️⃣ Government New Energy and Special Vehicle Trends

In the past five years, the Hong Kong government has begun to introduce new energy vehicles for daily patrols and municipal purposes:

• Police Force : BMW i3 (pure electric) trial for community patrols
• Fire Services Department : Researching pure electric ambulances
• Environmental Protection Agency : Purchase BYD and Foton electric trucks
• Electric garbage trucks have been put into service in some urban areas

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8️⃣ Editor's Street Stories

• Near the Central Government Headquarters in Admiralty, you can often see a row of Toyota Alphards with AM license plates picking up and dropping off senior officials in the morning.
• At the New Territories border (Lok Ma Chau, Sha Tau Kok), Customs Land Cruiser Prados often patrol in pairs.
• During holidays in Sai Kung, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's Hilux will drive to the entrance of the country park to check for illegal camping or wildlife.
• When the Fire Services Department's ladder truck was deployed in the busy area of Mong Kok, it attracted a large number of passers-by to take photos.

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9️⃣ Future Outlook

The editor speculates:

• Short term (1-3 years) : More sectors will adopt pure electric or hybrid vehicles, especially for urban use.
• Medium term (3-5 years) : Large special vehicles (firefighting, engineering) will gradually have new energy versions.
• Long term (more than 5 years) : The government fleet will be fully electrified, and AM license plates may have exclusive new energy vehicle logos.

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📌 Editor's Summary

The specialized vehicles used by Hong Kong government departments, ranging from luxury sedans to heavy-duty engineering vehicles, reflect the principle of functionality first and high reliability :

• Law enforcement agencies : Mainly BMW, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz, emphasizing performance and reliability.
• Municipal services : Isuzu, Hino, and Fuso, emphasizing durability and ease of maintenance.
• Special missions : 4x4 vehicles (Hilux, Land Cruiser) for tackling rough terrain.
• New energy trends : Chinese brands such as BYD and Foton are beginning to enter government fleets.