The new biometric system enables eligible motorists to bypass physical document checks, streamlining transit at a key Greater Bay Area connection point.
Shenzhen Bay Port launches facial recognition system for SAR drivers
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Shenzhen Bay Port has introduced a facial recognition system for SAR drivers, allowing them to clear the border using smart technology. Operational as of Wednesday, the initiative, overseen by the Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection, aims to enhance efficiency for motorists travelling within the Greater Bay Area.
To utilise the system, motorists must first register their mainland driving permit information and provide consent for the collection and verification of facial and fingerprint biometric data, Hong Kong’s Standard newspaper reports.
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Once registered, drivers can opt to use designated smart lanes equipped with the facial recognition system for SAR drivers, removing the need to present physical travel documents.
The technology allows motorists to remain inside their vehicles throughout the inspection; upon arriving at the lane, drivers simply follow the on-screen instructions and look directly at a camera mounted at the checkpoint. The lane gate opens automatically once the biometric identity verification is complete.
Groups covered by the facial recognition system for SAR drivers
The service is currently limited to specific groups, the Standard says. Eligible users include mainland residents holding valid exit-entry permits with multiple-entry endorsements for travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao, alongside residents of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan who possess valid travel permits and five-year mainland travel credentials for Taiwan residents.
Drivers holding other types of exit-entry documents are still required to present their physical papers for standard border inspection.
