Hong Kong Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 15

Suspension

(1) Subject to paragraphs (5) and (6), every motor vehicle and trailer towed
thereby shall be equipped with a suitable and sufficient system of suspension
between each wheel and the frame of the vehicle.

(2) The system of suspension of any vehicle with 3 or more wheels shall be so
designed and constructed that there is no excessive body sway.

(3) The system of suspension including any damper units therein shall be
maintained in an efficient condition.

(4) For the purposes of this regulation a tyre shall not be regarded as
forming part of the suspension system.

(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Commissioner may, having regard to the
design and use of the vehicle, exempt any special purpose vehicle from the
provisions of this regulation.

(6) This regulation shall not apply to-

   (a)  a motorcycle;

   (b)  a mobile crane;

   (c)  a road roller;

   (d)  a vehicle designed for use in works or on private premises and used on
        a road only in passing from one part of the works or premises to
        another or to works or premises in the immediate neighbourhood; and

   (e)  a motor tractor not exceeding 4 tonnes permitted gross vehicle weight
        if all unsprung wheels of such tractor are equipped with pneumatic 
        tyres.