I challenge you to understand this letter in fewer than three attempts. Sorry; no joining the challenge if the procedure is already familiar.
When your information involves expiry dates dictating what individuals can and cannot do, careful planning is needed in order to answer the readers’ questions without straining their brains.
The least informed reader will be new, both to driving in Hong Kong, and this procedure.
What do they want to know?
Q 1 What is the relationship between this Certificate of Roadworthiness (COR) and the vehicle licence?
Q 2 How should their durations match up?
Dear Sir/Madam
Vehicle No: XXXXXX
Certificate of Roadworthiness issued: 08 -10- 08
Your vehicle is now certified roadworthy for twelve months from the issue date above. You need a current certificate to apply for a vehicle licence but must apply within four months of this issue date. (Q1)
Vehicle licences are available in durations of four or twelve months. However, you must ensure that the licence you apply for does not expire later than your certificate.(Q2). If it does, you will need to have your car reexamined, pass the examination and submit a new certificate of roadworthiness.
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