The official vehicle of the chief executive of Hong Kong bears no license plate but the Emblem of Hong Kong. This follows the practice of the British governor, as the representative of the British Crown, the laws of Hong Kong did not apply, including the need for a number plate on the car. Hence the official limousine simply had a Crown emblem front and rear in place of number plates. The current chief executive Carrie Lam is usually driven in a Lexus LS 600h L hybrid vehicle. Occasionally, the chief executive is also seen using a 1997 Mercedes-Benz S500L.