ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - CHAPTER 374G ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - LONG TITLE Empowering section VerDate:30/06/1997 (Cap 374 section 11) [25 August 1984] L.N. 303 of 1984 (L.N. 292 of 1983) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 1 Citation VerDate:30/06/1997 PART I CITATION AND INTERPRETATION These regulations may be cited as the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 2 Interpretation VerDate:02/12/2007 (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "box junction" (黃色方格路口) means an area of carriageway at a road junction which is indicated by a road marking in accordance with Figure No. 514 or 522 in Schedule 2; (L.N. 242 of 1987) "bus lane" (巴士綫) means a traffic lane of the type bounded by a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 504 or 518 in Schedule 2 and marked at its commencement by a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 510 in Schedule 2; "bus stop" (巴士站) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Public Bus Services Regulations (Cap 230 sub. leg. A); (L.N. 23 of 1989) "carriageway" (車路) means a way constituting or comprised in a road, being a way over which the public have a right of way for the passage of motor vehicles; "central reservation" (中央分道帶) means any provision, not consisting of a pedestrian refuge, made under these regulations on a road for separating the carriageway to be used by vehicles travelling in one direction from the carriageway to be used by vehicles travelling in the opposite direction, and having as a boundary which separates it from the carriageway a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 505 or 607 in Schedule 2 or, in the absence of either of these, a kerb or a barrier fence; (L.N. 248 of 1991) "controlled" (控制) in relation to any crossing (including a zebra crossing) means a crossing at which traffic is for the time being controlled by a police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform and "uncontrolled" (不受控制) shall be construed accordingly; "crossing" (過路處、行人綫) means a crossing made under these regulations available on a road for the use of pedestrians; "Director" means the Director of Highways; (L.N. 127 of 1986) "dual-carriageway road" (分隔車路) means a road in which under these regulations there are 2 separated carriageways for the passage of vehicles travelling in opposite directions; "emergency crossing" (緊急過路處) means an access across a central reservation on a road for a vehicle to be driven from a carriageway on one side of the central reservation to the carriageway on the other side in an emergency; (L.N. 248 of 1991) "excavation" (挖掘處) means any opening, hole or trench executed in any road; "footway" (行人徑) means a pavement comprised in a road with a right of way on foot only; "franchised bus" (專利巴士) means a bus in respect of which a franchise is in force under the Public Bus Services Ordinance (Cap 230); "hours of darkness" (黑夜時間) means the time between a quarter of an hour after sunset and a quarter of an hour before sunrise; "kerb" (路邊石) means a border of stone, concrete or other rigid material formed at the edge of a carriageway; "Lantau taxi" (大嶼山的士) means a taxi that is licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within the permitted area as specified in paragraph 2 of Schedule 7 to the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. E); (L.N. 86 of 2001) "lay by" (路旁停車處) means an area by the side of a road intended as a stopping place for any vehicle, unless otherwise indicated by a traffic sign or a road marking, and separated from the main carriageway by a road marking shown in Figure No. 606 in Schedule 2; "light signal" (交通燈) means an illuminated signal to control vehicular traffic or pedestrians; "light signal crossing" (交通燈控制的過路處) means a crossing delineated in accordance with Figure No. 803 in Schedule 4 at which light signals in accordance with Figure No. 701 in Schedule 3 operate; "major road" (大路) means a road or roundabout at a road junction into which vehicular traffic emerges from a minor road; "minor road" (小路) means a road immediately before a road junction between that road and another road or roundabout, on which the sign shown in Figure No. 101 or 102 in Schedule 1 is erected under these regulations or the marking shown in Figure No. 508 in Schedule 2 is placed; "N T taxi" (新界的士) means a taxi that is licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within the permitted area as specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 7 to the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. E); (L.N. 86 of 2001) "obstruction" (障礙物) means any material, machinery, tools, rubbish, vehicle or other thing placed upon any road in such a manner as to obstruct or endanger the passage of any person or of any vehicle on the road; "one way street" (單程路) means any road in which the driving of vehicles otherwise than in one direction is prohibited under these regulations; "passing place" (避車處、讓車處) means a local widening of a road to enable vehicles to pass or overtake each other; "pedestrian-controlled vehicle" (徒步控制的車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. A); "pedestrian priority zone" (行人優先使用區) means an area designated under regulation 40; "pedestrian refuge" (行人安全島) means an area made available under these regulations on a road for the use of pedestrians only at a crossing; "person in the public service of the State" ("國家"的公共服務人員) means a person who is- (3 of 2002 s. 15) (a) a public officer; (b) a member of Her Majesty's armed forces; or (c) a member of- (i) (Repealed 20 of 1997 s. 25) (ii) the Government Flying Service; (3 of 2002 s. 15) (iii) the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force; (L.N. 362 of 1997) (iv) the Essential Services Corps; (v) the Civil Aid Service; (58 of 1997 s. 34) (vi) the Auxiliary Medical Service; or (57 of 1997 s. 34) (vii) the Auxiliary Fire Services; "poor visibility conditions" (能見度低的情況) means, in relation to a vehicle used or driven on a road other than in the hours of darkness, such conditions adversely affecting visibility (whether consisting of, or including, fog, smoke, heavy rain or spray, dense cloud, or any similar condition) as seriously reduce the ability of the driver (after the appropriate use by him of any windscreen wiper, demister, or washer) to see other vehicles or persons on the road, or the ability of other users of the road to see his vehicle; "prescribed road marking" (訂明道路標記) means a road marking of the size, colour and type prescribed in Schedule 2 or 4; "prescribed traffic sign" (訂明交通標誌) means a traffic sign of the size, colour and type prescribed in Schedule 1, 3 or 4; "prohibited zone" (禁區) means an area designated as a prohibited zone under regulation 14(1)(a); "rail stop" (輕鐵站) means- (a) during the Concession Period within the meaning of section 2(1) of the Mass Transit Railway Ordinance (Cap 556), a rail stop designated by regulation made under the Mass Transit Railway Ordinance (Cap 556); and (b) at any other time, a designated rail stop under the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Regulations (Cap 372 sub. leg. A); (11 of 2007 s. 36) "restricted zone" (限制區) means an area designated as a restricted zone under regulation 14(1)(b); "road works" (道路工程) means any excavation, structural or maintenance work or any other work executed on or near the road together with the area for- (a) the storage of any material; (b) the storage and operation of any constructional plant; and (c) the construction of any temporary structure in connection with road works; "roundabout" (迴旋處) means a road junction designed for the movement of traffic in one direction round a central island; "school crossing patrol" (學校交通安全隊員) means any person authorized under regulation 34 to act as a school crossing patrol while so acting; "school crossing patrol sign" (學校交通安全隊交通標誌) means a traffic sign of the size, colour and type shown in Figure No. 804 in Schedule 4; "stud" (路釘) means a mark or device on a carriageway, whether or not projecting above the surface of the carriageway; "tailgate" (後擋板) includes a tail board; (L.N. 72 of 1990) "traffic lane" (行車綫) means, in relation to a road, a part of the carriageway having as a boundary which separates it from another such part a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 510, 511, 512, 513, 518, 523, 525, 601, 602, 603, 605, 606 or 607 in Schedule 2, or Figure No. 951 in Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic (Expressway) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. Q); (L.N. 242 of 1987; L.N. 248 of 1991) "tram stop" (電車站) means a place designated as a tram stop under regulation 3 of the Tramway Regulations (Cap 107 sub. leg. B); (L.N. 221 of 1986) "Urban taxi" (市區的士) means a taxi but does not include a Lantau taxi or an N T taxi; (L.N. 86 of 2001) "yellow striped light signal crossing" (交通燈控制的黃條過路處) means a light signal crossing delineated in accordance with Figure No. 806 in Schedule 4; (L.N. 72 of 1990; L.N. 350 of 1990) "zebra controlled area" (斑馬綫控制區) means the area of carriageway in the vicinity of a zebra crossing, and lying on both sides of the crossing or only on one side of the crossing, being an area the presence and limits of which are indicated in accordance with Figure No. 802 in Schedule 4; "zebra crossing" (斑馬綫) means a crossing for pedestrians established on any road in accordance with regulation 30, the presence and limits of which are indicated in accordance with Figure No. 801 in Schedule 4. (2) For the purposes of settling the times of hours of darkness as defined in subregulation (1) the times of sunrise and sunset shall be- (a) deemed to be the same such times throughout Hong Kong; and (b) determined by or on behalf of the Director of the Hong Kong Observatory. (L.N. 362 of 1997) (3) In these regulations the expression "left" (左) and "right" (右) shall be construed to be in relation to the direction in which the person or vehicle in respect of which the expression is used is travelling. (4) Regulations 3, 5, 8, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 43, 46(b) and 59 shall apply in relation to any part of the carriageway of the North-west Railway that is not a road, and to vehicles of the North-west Railway on such carriageway, in the same way as those regulations apply in relation to roads and to vehicles on roads: Provided that no signs or road markings shall be erected or placed on, or extend over, any part of the carriageway of the North-west Railway that is not a road without the consent of- (L.N. 242 of 1987; 11 of 2007 s. 36) (a) during the Concession Period within the meaning of section 2(1) of the Mass Transit Railway Ordinance (Cap 556), the MTR Corporation Limited; and (b) at any other time, the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation. (11 of 2007 s. 36) "box junction" (黃色方格路口) "bus lane" (巴士綫) "bus stop" (巴士站) "carriageway" (車路) "central reservation" (中央分道帶) "controlled" (控制) "uncontrolled" (不受控制) "crossing" (過路處、行人綫) "Director" "dual-carriageway road" (分隔車路) "emergency crossing" (緊急過路處) "excavation" (挖掘處) "footway" (行人徑) "franchised bus" (專利巴士) "hours of darkness" (黑夜時間) "kerb" (路邊石) "Lantau taxi" (大嶼山的士) "lay by" (路旁停車處) "light signal" (交通燈) "light signal crossing" (交通燈控制的過路處) "major road" (大路) "minor road" (小路) "N T taxi" (新界的士) "obstruction" (障礙物) "one way street" (單程路) "passing place" (避車處、讓車處) "pedestrian-controlled vehicle" (徒步控制的車輛) "pedestrian priority zone" (行人優先使用區) "pedestrian refuge" (行人安全島) "person in the public service of the State" ("國家"的公共服務人員) "poor visibility conditions" (能見度低的情況) "prescribed road marking" (訂明道路標記) "prescribed traffic sign" (訂明交通標誌) "prohibited zone" (禁區) "rail stop" (輕鐵站) "restricted zone" (限制區) "road works" (道路工程) "roundabout" (迴旋處) "school crossing patrol" (學校交通安全隊員) "school crossing patrol sign" (學校交通安全隊交通標誌) "stud" (路釘) "tailgate" (後擋板) "traffic lane" (行車綫) "tram stop" (電車站) "Urban taxi" (市區的士) "yellow striped light signal crossing" (交通燈控制的黃條過路處) "zebra controlled area" (斑馬綫控制區) "zebra crossing" (斑馬綫) "left" (左) and "right" (右) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3 Power to erect traffic signs VerDate:30/06/1997 PART II TRAFFIC SIGNS AND ROAD MARKINGS (1) The Commissioner may cause or, by permit in writing (which permit shall be subject to such conditions as the Commissioner thinks fit and are specified therein), permit to be erected or placed on or near any road a traffic sign, and in the case of a prescribed traffic sign the meaning of that sign shall be in accordance with its content and the note relating to the Figure of that sign in Schedule 1, 3 or 4. (L.N. 22 of 1989) (2) The Commissioner may by the erection or placing of an appropriate sign revoke, amend or temporarily suspend the operation of any traffic sign erected or placed under subregulation (1). (3) The Commissioner of Police may by the erection or placing of an appropriate sign amend or suspend the operation of any traffic sign erected or placed under subregulation (1) for a period not exceeding 72 hours. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 3A Special provisions for certain traffic signs on private roads VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner may, by notice in the Gazette, declare that such traffic signs as are specified in that notice may be erected or placed on or near any private road, by or with the permission in writing of the owner of that road, subject to such conditions as are specified in that notice. (L.N. 95 of 1993) (2) Where a traffic sign specified in a notice under subregulation (1) is erected or placed on or near a private road in accordance with that notice then, for all purposes, such traffic sign shall be deemed to have been so erected or placed in accordance with a permit issued under regulation 3(1). (3) Without limiting the generality of conditions which may be specified in a notice under subregulation (1), such conditions may incorporate, or make reference to, any code of practice, or part thereof, prescribed under section 109(4A) of the Ordinance. (L.N. 22 of 1989) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4 Variation to and illumination of traffic signs VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner or the Commissioner of Police may vary any figures or the direction of any arrow on any traffic sign erected or placed under regulation 3 to adapt the sign to the particular circumstances of a place. (2) A traffic sign may, subject to subregulation (3), be of such material as will cause it to reflect light or be illuminated. (3) No reflecting material shall be applied to any black part of a traffic sign. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 5 Power to place temporary traffic signs VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner of Police may cause to be erected or placed on or near any road a temporary traffic sign for a period not exceeding 72 hours. (2) Temporary traffic signs erected or placed under subregulation (1)- (a) for indicating to traffic- (i) information on diversions from, or alternative, traffic routes; (ii) information on routes which may conveniently be followed on the occasion of a sports meeting, exhibition or other public gathering; or (iii) warning of an obstruction or of a hazard; (b) for indicating to vehicular traffic any prohibition, restriction or requirement of a temporary nature; or (c) pending the erection of any permanent traffic sign, for indicating to traffic the purpose which such a permanent sign will indicate, may be of such size, colour and type as the Commissioner of Police considers appropriate. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 6 Cones and cylinders VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) A device constructed of rubber or flexible plastic material being of a conical shape and constructed to the dimensions shown in Figure No. 146 in Schedule 1 may be placed under these regulations temporarily on a road for indicating to drivers of vehicles the requirement that they shall follow a certain route or shall avoid a part of the carriageway. (2) A device constructed of rubber or flexible plastic material being of a cylindrical shape and constructed to the dimensions shown in Figure No. 147 in Schedule 1 may be placed under these regulations on a road to indicate to drivers of vehicles a temporary division of the carriageway, made so as to separate traffic moving in one direction from traffic moving in the opposite direction, or for indicating a part of a dual-carriageway road where vehicles are prohibited from proceeding from one carriageway to another. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 7 Beacons VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) A beacon showing an intermittent amber light on or near a road for conveying the warning that drivers of vehicles, vehicles of the North-west Railway, and trams should take special care may be used under these regulations either separately or in combination with any other traffic sign. (L.N. 242 of 1987) (2) A beacon showing an intermittent blue light may be used on or near a road either separately or in combination with any other traffic sign by the Commissioner of Police for conveying the same warning as in subregulation (1). ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8 Power to place road markings VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner may cause or, by permit in writing (which permit shall be subject to such conditions as the Commissioner thinks fit and are specified therein), permit to be placed on or near any road a road marking, and in the case of a prescribed road marking the meaning of any such road marking shall be in accordance with its content and the note relating to the Figure for that marking in Schedule 2. (L.N. 22 of 1989) (2) A prescribed road marking shall be coloured white or such other colour as may be described in Schedule 2 and may be painted on a road or, if made of any suitable material, embedded in a road or fixed to the surface of a road. (3) The Commissioner may vary any lines or the direction of any arrow of a prescribed road marking placed under this regulation to adapt the marking to the particular circumstances of a place. (4) A road marking may be illuminated by the incorporation of a material capable in the hours of darkness of reflecting light. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8A Special provisions for certain road markings on private roads VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner may, by notice in the Gazette, declare that such road markings as are specified in that notice may be placed on or near any private road, by or with the permission in writing of the owner of that road, subject to such conditions as are specified in that notice. (2) Where a road marking specified in a notice under subregulation (1) is placed on or near a private road in accordance with that notice then, for all purposes, such road marking shall be deemed to have been so placed in accordance with a permit issued under regulation 8(1). (3) Without limiting the generality of conditions which may be specified in a notice under subregulation (1), such conditions may incorporate, or make reference to, any code of practice, or part thereof, prescribed under section 109(4A) of the Ordinance. (L.N. 22 of 1989) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 9 Size of traffic signs and road markings VerDate:30/06/1997 Traffic signs erected or placed under regulation 3 and road markings placed under regulation 8, other than prescribed traffic signs or prescribed road markings, may be of such size, colour and type as the Commissioner considers appropriate. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 10 Box junctions VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulation (2), no person shall drive a vehicle into a box junction unless he will be immediately able to drive the vehicle wholly out of the box junction. (2) subregulation (1) shall not apply- (a) to a vehicle which is being driven for any fire services, ambulance, police or customs and excise service purpose if compliance with subregulation (1) is likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for that purpose; (b) where a vehicle is driven into a box junction on the direction of, or with the permission of, a police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform; or (c) to a vehicle driven into a box junction marked in accordance with Figure No. 514 in Schedule 2 from a traffic lane marked with a right turn directional arrow of the type shown in Figure No. 509 in Schedule 2 to a position where the vehicle can conveniently wait to make a right turn and which is prevented from being driven out of the box junction by other stationary vehicles in or near the box junction waiting to complete a right turn, or by vehicles moving in the opposite direction. (L.N. 242 of 1987) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 10A Yellow striped light signal crossing VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulation (2), no person shall drive a vehicle onto a yellow striped light signal crossing unless he will be immediately able to drive the vehicle wholly out of the crossing. (2) Subregulation (1) shall not apply- (a) to a vehicle which is being driven for any fire services, ambulance, police or customs and excise purpose if compliance with subregulation (1) is likely to hinder the use of the vehicle for that purpose; or (b) where a vehicle is driven onto a yellow striped light signal crossing on the direction of, or with the permission of, a police officer in uniform or a traffic warden in uniform. (L.N. 72 of 1990; 13 of 1995 s. 2) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 11 Double white lines VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulations (2), (3) and (5), where a road marking comprising- (a) continuous double white lines of the type shown in Figure No. 501 or 503 in Schedule 2 (hereinafter in this regulation called continuous double white lines); or (b) a continuous white line with a broken white line of the type shown in Figure No. 502 in Schedule 2 (hereinafter in this regulation called a continuous white line with a broken white line), is placed on a carriageway the driver of a vehicle shall ensure that the vehicle or any part of it is not on or over or does not cross continuous double white lines or any part thereof or a continuous white line with a broken white line or any part thereof. (L.N. 218 of 1984) (2) Where a continuous white line with a broken white line is placed on a carriageway- (a) to separate traffic proceeding in opposite directions and the broken line is nearer to the vehicle a driver may drive that vehicle on, over or across the continuous white line with a broken white line if- (i) no danger is thereby caused to his vehicle, any other vehicle or any person; (ii) he can return to the left side of the continuous white line with a broken white line before the commencement of continuous double white lines; and (iii) he does not remain on, over or across the continuous white line with a broken white line for a greater distance or a longer time than is reasonably necessary; and (b) to separate traffic proceeding in the same direction and the broken line is nearer to the vehicle a driver may drive that vehicle across the continuous white line with a broken white line if no danger is thereby caused to his vehicle, any other vehicle or any person. (3) Where continuous double white lines or a continuous white line with a broken white line is placed on a carriageway the driver of a vehicle may permit his vehicle to be on or over or across the continuous double white lines or continuous white line with a broken white line if it is necessary to do so in order- (a) to conform with a direction given- (i) by a traffic sign or road marking; or (ii) by a police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform; (b) to avoid colliding with any vehicle, object, obstruction, animal or person; or (c) subject to subregulation (4), to make a right turn into or out of any road, premises or place adjacent to the carriageway. (4) Subregulation (3)(c) shall not authorize a driver to drive his vehicle on, over or across the continuous double white lines or the continuous white line with a broken white line (if the continuous white line is nearer to the vehicle) where the road marking is separating vehicles proceeding in the same direction. (L.N. 221 of 1986) (5) This regulation shall not apply to a vehicle which is being driven for any fire services, ambulance, police or customs and excise service purpose if compliance with this regulation is likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for that purpose. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12 Bus lane VerDate:01/07/2001 "permitted user" (許可使用者) "prescribed time" (訂明時間) (1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), during the prescribed time the driver of a motor vehicle, other than a permitted user, shall ensure that no part of his vehicle enters the bus lane bounded by a continuous white line of the type shown in Figure No. 504 in Schedule 2 unless it is necessary to enter the bus lane in order- (a) to conform with a direction given- (i) by a traffic sign or road marking; or (ii) by a police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform; (b) to avoid colliding with any vehicle, object, obstruction, animal or person; or (c) to make an exit from or entry to a part of the carriageway other than the bus lane: Provided that the bus lane shall be crossed as near as practicable at an angle of 90 degrees from the edge of the carriageway. (2) Where a bus lane is bounded by a broken line of the type shown in Figure No. 518 in Schedule 2 (hereinafter in this regulation called the broken line) the driver of a motor vehicle may cross the broken line to make a turn into or out of any road, premises or place adjacent to the carriageway. (3) Without prejudice to regulation 60, this regulation shall not apply to a vehicle in respect of which a bus lane permit for the bus lane is issued and is valid in accordance with the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). (4) In this regulation- "permitted user" (許可使用者) means that class of motor vehicle indicated on a sign, of the type shown in Figure No. 118, 119 or 164 in Schedule 1 erected at the commencement of a bus lane, as being permitted to enter that bus lane; (L.N. 86 of 2001) "prescribed time" (訂明時間) means that period of time indicated on a sign of the type shown in Figure No. 406 in Schedule 1. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 13 Studs VerDate:08/01/2000 (1) Depressible or non-depressible studs may be used under these regulations to delineate the edges of a carriageway or the division of a carriageway into traffic lanes. (2) Studs may be illuminated by their own source of illumination or by material capable in the hours of darkness of reflecting light, and the, colour in either case shall be white except that- (a) it may be red where the left edge of a carriageway is indicated; (b) it may be amber where the right edge of a carriageway adjacent to a central reservation is indicated; (c) it may be green where used to indicate the edge of any part of the carriageway at a road junction, lay by or passing place. (3)-(4) (Repealed L.N. 291 of 1999) (5) For the purposes of this regulation "depressible stud" (可壓低的路釘) means a stud so embedded in or fixed to the surface of a carriageway that the height by which it projects above the surface of the carriageway in the immediate vicinity is apt to be reduced when pressure is applied to it from above; and "non-depressible stud" (不可壓低的路釘) shall be construed accordingly. "depressible stud" (可壓低的路釘) "non-depressible stud" (不可壓低的路釘) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 14 Designation of prohibited and restricted zones VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner may, by notice in the Gazette, designate any area as- (a) a prohibited zone; or (b) a restricted zone. (2) A designation under subregulation (1)(a) may, absolutely, on specified days, during specified hours in any day, or during specified hours in any specified days, prohibit the driving of any motor vehicle or any specified class or description of motor vehicle on any road within the prohibited zone. (L.N. 15 of 1997) (3) A designation under subregulation (1)(b) may, absolutely, on specified days, during specified hours in any day, or during specified hours in any specified days, prohibit the driver of any motor vehicle or any specified class or description of motor vehicle from- (L.N. 15 of 1997) (a) picking up or setting down passengers; or (b) loading or unloading goods, on any road within the restricted zone. (4) The Commissioner may cause to be erected and maintained at or near the points of entry to or departure from prohibited or restricted zones prescribed traffic signs to indicate the beginning or the end of such zones. (L.N. 218 of 1984) (5) Subject to subregulation (8), no person shall drive any motor vehicle or any motor vehicle of the type or class specified in a designation under subregulation (1)(a)- (a) in the prohibited zone if the driving of such a motor vehicle in the prohibited zone is absolutely prohibited; or (b) in the prohibited zone at a time when the driving of such a motor vehicle in the prohibited zone is prohibited. (6) Subject to subregulation (8), no driver of any motor vehicle or any motor vehicle of the type or class specified in a designation under subregulation (1)(b) shall pick up or set down a passenger- (a) in the restricted zone if the driver of such a motor vehicle is prohibited absolutely from picking up or setting down passengers in the restricted zone; or (b) in the restricted zone at a time when the driver of such a motor vehicle is prohibited from picking up or setting down passengers in the restricted zone. (7) Subject to subregulation (8), no driver of any motor vehicle or any motor vehicle of the type or class specified in a designation under subregulation (1)(b) shall load or unload goods- (a) in the restricted zone if the driver of such a motor vehicle is prohibited absolutely from loading or unloading goods in the restricted zone; or (b) in the restricted zone at a time when the driver of such a motor vehicle is prohibited from loading or unloading goods in the restricted zone. (8) Subregulations (5), (6) and (7) shall not apply to- (a) a vehicle which is being driven for any fire services, ambulance, police or customs and excise service purpose if compliance with any of those subregulations is likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for that purpose; or (b) a vehicle in respect of which a prohibited zone permit or restricted zone permit for the prohibited zone or restricted zone, as the case may be, is issued and is valid in accordance with the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 15 Occasional traffic signs VerDate:30/06/1997 Where a traffic sign is placed under these regulations on or near a road for the purpose of conveying a warning or information from time to time to vehicular traffic or in connection with a prohibition, restriction or requirement which relates to such traffic but does not apply at all times, the sign shall be illuminated by means of internal or external lighting during such times only as, for the purpose of conveying that warning or information or in connection with that prohibition, restriction or requirement, it is necessary that the sign shall be visible from a reasonable distance to drivers of approaching vehicles. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 15A Interpretation VerDate:30/06/1997 PART IIA OWNERS OF PRIVATE ROADS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PLACE OR REMOVE TRAFFIC SIGNS AND ROAD MARKINGS For purposes of this Part- "place" (放置), in relation to a traffic sign, includes erect; "remove" (移去), in relation to a road marking, includes obliterate; "road marking" (道路標記), in relation to a notice under- (a) regulation 15B(1)(a), means any road marking- (i) in respect of which a permit could be issued under regulation 8; or (ii) specified in a notice under regulation 8A; and (b) regulation 15B(1)(b), means any road marking placed on or near a private road, irrespective of whether such road marking was so placed before, on or after the commencement of the Road Traffic (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 1988 (80 of 1988), but does not include any such road marking so placed- (i) on or after that commencement; and (ii) in contravention of section 51(1) of the Ordinance, where the owner of that road did not so place, cause or permit to be so placed, that road marking; "traffic sign" (交通標誌), in relation to a notice under- (a) regulation 15B(1)(a), means any traffic sign- (i) in respect of which a permit could be issued under regulation 3; or (ii) specified in a notice under regulation 3A; and (b) regulation 15B(1)(b), means any traffic sign placed on or near a private road, irrespective of whether such traffic sign was so placed before, on or after the commencement of the Road Traffic (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 1988 (80 of 1988), but does not include any such traffic sign so placed- (i) on or after that commencement; and (ii) in contravention of section 51(1) of the Ordinance, where the owner of that road did not so place, cause or permit to be so placed, that traffic sign. (L.N. 22 of 1989) "place" (放置) "remove" (移去) "road marking" (道路標記) "traffic sign" (交通標誌) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 15B Commissioner may require owner of private road to place or remove traffic sign or road marking VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 (1) The Commissioner may, by notice in the English and Chinese languages given in accordance with subregulation (3) or (4) to the owner of a private road, require the owner to- (a) place or cause to be placed on or near that road a traffic sign or road marking specified in that notice; or (b) remove or cause to be removed from a place on or near that road a traffic sign or road marking specified in that notice, subject to such conditions as are specified in that notice, not later than one month, or such longer period as is specified in that notice, after such notice is so given. (2) Without limiting the generality of conditions which may be specified in a notice under subregulation (1), such conditions may incorporate, or make reference to, any code of practice, or part thereof, prescribed under section 109(4A) of the Ordinance. (3) A notice under subregulation (1) to the owner of a private road shall be deemed to be effected if the Commissioner causes the notice to be sent to that owner by post. (4) A notice under subregulation (1) to the owner of a private road shall be deemed to be effected if the Commissioner causes the notice to be published in the Gazette and- (a) where the notice requires a traffic sign or road marking- (i) to be placed on or near that road, causes the notice to be affixed to some conspicuous part of, the surface of, or any building immediately adjacent to, that road; and (ii) to be removed from a place on or near that road, causes the notice to be affixed to some conspicuous part of, or adjacent to, that traffic sign or road marking, as the case may be; and (b) makes a copy of the notice and, where appropriate in the opinion of the Commissioner, a plan of that road specifying- (i) where the notice requires a traffic sign or road marking to be placed on or near that road, the place on or near that road where the traffic sign or road marking, as the case may be, is so required to be placed; and (ii) where the notice requires a traffic sign or road marking to be removed from a place on or near that road, the location of the traffic sign or road marking, as the case may be, is so required to be removed, available for inspection by the public free of charge at such offices of the Government, during the hours when those offices are normally open to the public, as the Commissioner thinks fit. (5) A notice under subregulation (1) given to the owner of a private road under subregulation (3) may, where appropriate in the opinion of the Commissioner, have attached to it- (a) where the notice requires a traffic sign or road marking to be placed on that road, a plan referred to in subregulation (4)(b)(i); or (b) where the notice requires a traffic sign or road marking to be removed from a place on or near that road, a plan referred to in subregulation (4)(b)(ii). (6) A notice under subregulation (1) given to the owner of a private road under subregulation (4) shall state- (a) the date on which the affixing of that notice required by subregulation (4)(a)(i) or (ii), as the case may be, was carried out; and (b) where and at what times a copy of that notice and any plan referred to in subregulation (4)(b)(i) or (ii) which relates to that notice may be inspected in pursuance of subregulation (4)(b). (7) Where the owner of a private road fails to comply with a notice given to him under this regulation, the Commissioner may- (a) where the notice requires a traffic sign or road marking to be placed on or near that road, cause that traffic sign or road marking to be so placed in accordance with that notice; and (b) where the notice requires a traffic sign or road marking to be removed from a place on or near that road, cause that traffic sign or road marking to be so removed in accordance with that notice, and may recover from the owner as a civil debt the cost of- (i) so placing or removing, as the case may be, the traffic sign or road marking; and (ii) in the case of the removal of a traffic sign or road marking, any reinstatement of that road necessitated by such removal. (8) Any traffic sign or road marking removed from a private road under subregulation (7), and any part thereof and every attachment thereto, shall be forfeited to the Government. (3 of 2002 s. 15) (9) A notice under subregulation (1) shall set out the provisions of subregulations (7) and (8). (10) Where any traffic sign or road marking is placed on or near a private road in accordance with this regulation then, for all purposes- (a) such traffic sign shall be deemed to have been so placed in accordance with a permit issued under regulation 3(1); and (b) such road marking shall be deemed to have been so placed in accordance with a permit issued under regulation 8(1). (L.N. 22 of 1989) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 15C Onus of proof VerDate:30/06/1997 Where in any proceedings under the Ordinance against the owner of a private road it is alleged that a traffic sign or road marking placed on that road is- (a) in the case of that traffic sign, a traffic sign within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of "traffic sign" (交通標誌) in regulation 15A; and (b) in the case of that road marking, a road marking within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of "road marking" (道路標記) in regulation 15A, the fact so alleged shall in the absence of evidence to the contrary be presumed. (L.N. 51 of 1989) Where in any proceedings under the Ordinance against the owner of a private road it is alleged that a traffic sign or road marking placed on that road is- (a) in the case of that traffic sign, a traffic sign within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of "traffic sign" (交通標誌) in regulation 15A; and (b) in the case of that road marking, a road marking within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of "road marking" (道路標記) in regulation 15A, the fact so alleged shall in the absence of evidence to the contrary be presumed. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 16 Traffic lights VerDate:30/06/1997 PART III LIGHT SIGNALS Light signals, including portable light signals, may be used under these regulations for the control of vehicular traffic and shall be of the size, colour and type prescribed in Schedule 3. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 17 Significance of light signals VerDate:08/01/2000 (1) The significance of light signals prescribed by regulation 16 shall be as follows- (a) subject to paragraph (d), the red light signal shall indicate the prohibition that vehicular traffic shall not proceed beyond the stop line on the carriageway provided in conjunction with the light signals or, if the stop line is not for the time being visible or there is no stop line, beyond the light signals; (b) subject to paragraph (d), where an amber with red light signal is provided, the amber with red light signal shall indicate an imminent change in the indication given by the light signals from red to green or from red to a green arrow but shall not alter the prohibition conveyed by the red light signal; (c) the green light signal (where a green light signal is provided) shall indicate that, subject to regulation 10, vehicular traffic may pass the light signals and may, subject to complying with any prescribed traffic sign or prescribed road marking, proceed straight on or to the left or to the right; (L.N. 291 of 1999) (d) a green arrow during such time as it is illuminated shall indicate that vehicular traffic may pass the light signals and may, subject to complying with any prescribed traffic sign or prescribed road marking, proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow notwithstanding any other indication given by the light signals; (e) where an amber light signal is provided it shall, when shown alone, indicate the prohibition that vehicular traffic shall not proceed beyond the stop line or, if the stop line is not for the time being visible or there is no stop line, beyond the light signals, except in the case of any vehicle which when the light signal first appears is so close to the stop line or light signals that it cannot safely be stopped before passing the stop line or light signals; (f) intermittent red light signals shall indicate the prohibition that vehicular traffic shall not proceed beyond the stop line on the carriageway provided in conjunction with the light signals or, if the stop line is not for the time being visible or there is no stop line, beyond the light signals, except in the case of any vehicle which, when the lights first begin to flash, is so close to the stop line or light signals that it cannot safely be stopped before passing the stop line or light signals; (g) a light with an amber "T" characteristic shall indicate, during such time as it is illuminated, that trams are likely to pass the light signals and proceed notwithstanding any other indication given by the light signals; (L.N. 242 of 1987) (h) a light with "T" characteristic shall indicate, during such time as it is illuminated, that vehicles of the North-west Railway or trams shall not proceed beyond the stop line on the carriageway or on the carriageway of the North-west Railway provided in conjunction with the light signals or, if the stop line is not for the time being visible or there is no stop line, beyond the light signals notwithstanding any other indications given by the light signals; (L.N. 242 of 1987) (i) a white symbol of the type shown in Figure No. 703 in Schedule 3 shall indicate, during such time as it is illuminated with a steady or intermittent light, that vehicles of the North-west Railway or trams may pass the light signals and may, subject to complying with any prescribed traffic sign or prescribed road marking, proceed only in the direction in which the apex of the white symbol points notwithstanding any other indication given by the light signals, and if 2 or more white symbols are illuminated at the same time indicating the directions that vehicles of the North-west Railway or trams may proceed then such vehicles may proceed in any one of the directions in compliance with any one of the white symbols so illuminated; (L.N. 242 of 1987) (j) a white symbol of the type shown in Figure No. 703 in Schedule 3 shall indicate, during such time as it is flashing, that the period during which the vehicle of the North-west Railway may proceed is about to end. (L.N. 242 of 1987) (2) A driver of a vehicle on a road passing any light signals in accordance with subregulation (1) shall proceed with due regard to the safety of other drivers and users of the road and in accordance with any direction of any police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform. (3) For the purpose of subregulation (1) "stop line" (停車綫) means the prescribed road marking shown in Figure No. 506 in Schedule 2. "stop line" (停車綫) means the prescribed road marking shown in Figure No. 506 in Schedule 2. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 18 Failure to comply with traffic signals VerDate:30/06/1997 Subject to the Ordinance, to regulation 60 and to the direction of any police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform no driver of a vehicle on a road shall fail to comply with the indication given by a red or amber light or intermittent red lights, when shown by light signals in accordance with regulation 16 or 17. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 19 Interpretation VerDate:30/06/1997 PART IV LIGHTING, SIGNING AND GUARDING OF ROAD WORKS, OBSTRUCTIONS AND EXCAVATIONS In this Part "person responsible" (負責人) in relation to any road works, obstruction or excavation means the person under whose supervision or direction the road works are carried out or the obstruction or excavation is caused or made. (71 of 1991 s. 9) "person responsible" (負責人) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 20 Provision of lights and signs at road works VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) For the purpose of lighting, signing and guarding road works the person responsible shall- (a) erect and maintain prescribed traffic signs and prescribed road markings that the Director may require and, during the hours of darkness, erect and maintain lanterns of the type prescribed in Schedule 5; and (L.N. 72 of 1990; L.N. 350 of 1990) (b) place at the road works such lanterns, traffic signs and road markings in the manner prescribed in Schedule 5. (2) All traffic signs erected under subregulation (1)- (a) shall, subject to subregulations (3) and (4), be illuminated by the incorporation of a material approved by the Director capable of reflecting light; and (b) may be illuminated by any means of lighting approved by him. (3) Subregulation (2)(a) shall not apply to traffic signs erected in accordance with Schedule 5 where the signs are illuminated to the satisfaction of the Director by internal lighting. (4) No reflecting material shall be applied to any black part of a traffic sign erected under subregulation (1). (5) All signs erected under subregulation (1) shall have marked on them in English and Chinese, in a manner approved by the Director, the name of the person responsible. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 21 Portable light signals or traffic signs for obstructions and excavations VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) In any case where, by reason of an obstruction or an excavation, the part of a road, other than a road restricted to the passage of vehicles in one direction only, available for the passage of vehicles is less than 5.5 m in width- (a) for a distance exceeding 30 m; or (b) in such circumstances that the view of an oncoming vehicle, by the driver of a vehicle approaching the obstruction or excavation on the same side of the road as the obstruction or excavation, is obscured by a bend in the road, by the obstruction or excavation or by any other means, the person responsible shall provide portable light signals of the type prescribed in Schedule 3 and shall cause the signals to be operated at all times to direct traffic in such a manner as to enable vehicles to pass the obstruction or excavation in either direction without risk of accident and without unnecessary delay. (2) Notwithstanding that a road, available for the passage of vehicles, other than a road restricted to the passage of motor vehicles in one direction only, is less than 5.5 m in width for a distance of 30 m or less, portable light signals may be provided and operated where the person responsible considers that the light signals are necessary in order to provide for the control of vehicles passing the obstruction or excavation. (3) Notwithstanding subregulations (1) and (2), where a police officer of the rank of sergeant or above considers that portable signals are necessary to provide such control he may give notice either orally or in writing to the person responsible requiring him to provide and operate at all times the portable signals and the person responsible shall as soon as practicable provide and thereafter operate at all times the portable signals. (4) The person responsible shall forthwith notify the Director in writing of the location of any light signals provided in accordance with subregulation (1), (2) or (3). (5) Manually operated temporary signs corresponding to Figure Nos. 103 and 104 in Schedule 1 may be used by or on behalf of the person responsible to direct vehicles past an obstruction or excavation referred to in this regulation in either direction without risk of accident and without unnecessary delay other than- (a) in the circumstances described in subregulation (1), (2) or (3); (b) in the hours of darkness. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 22 Dangerous excavations VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) If any excavation on or near a road is of such a nature or is in such a position that there is a danger that a pedestrian or vehicle may fall into it or be otherwise endangered, the person responsible shall provide sufficient fencing around the excavation as will be adequate and effective to prevent any pedestrian or vehicle from falling into the excavation or being otherwise endangered. (2) The obligation to fence under subregulation (1) shall not apply where fencing around the excavation would obstruct the passage of trams but in that case instead of providing a fence the person responsible shall display conspicuously not less than 1 m above the ground, close to the excavation, such signs, approved by the Director, as are sufficient to give to any person adequate warning of the danger. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 23 Additional lights and signs VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Director or a police officer of the rank of sergeant or above may give notice in writing to the person responsible for road works or any obstruction or excavation on or near a road requiring him to erect as soon as practicable and operate lights or traffic signs at or near the road works, obstruction or excavation in addition to those required by regulations 20(1) and 21 and the person responsible shall as soon as practicable after such direction erect and thereafter operate such lights or traffic signs. (2) The person responsible shall forthwith notify the Director in writing of the location of any lights or traffic signs erected in accordance with a notice given by a police officer under subregulation (1). ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 24 Rectification of deficiencies VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Director or any police officer of the rank of sergeant or above may give notice either orally or in writing to the person responsible for road works or any obstruction or excavation on or near a road requiring him to rectify as soon as practicable any deficiency in the lanterns, signs or fencing required by regulation 20, 21, 22 or 23 and the person responsible shall as soon as practicable after such notice rectify any such deficiency. (2) In the event of a failure to comply with a notice given under subregulation (1) the Director may rectify the deficiencies and the person responsible shall pay to the Director the cost of the rectification. (3) Any costs incurred by the Director under subregulation (2) shall be recoverable as a civil debt. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 25 Removal of obstructions VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Director or a police officer of the rank of sergeant or above may give notice either orally or in writing to the person responsible for any obstruction on or near a road which hinders or endangers any person to remove forthwith the obstruction and the person responsible shall as soon as practicable after such notice remove such obstruction. (2) In the event of a failure to comply with a notice under subregulation (1) the Director may arrange for a removal of the obstruction and the person responsible shall pay to the Director the cost of the removal. (3) Any costs incurred by the Director under subregulation (2) shall be recoverable as a civil debt. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 26 Saving VerDate:30/06/1997 Nothing in this Part shall relieve any person of any obligation imposed upon him to obtain any permit or consent which may be necessary before carrying out any road works or causing an obstruction or excavation or of any obligation to fence or otherwise render safe any road works. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 27 Closure of roads VerDate:01/04/2007 PART V ROAD CLOSURES (1) Where in the opinion of the Commissioner it is necessary to close a road or any part of it to all or any particular kind of traffic, he may close that road or part of it to such traffic for such period as he may think necessary. (2) A closure under subregulation (1) shall be indicated by a sign of the type shown in Figure No. 149 in Schedule 1 and a notice of such closure shall be published by the Commissioner as soon as reasonably practicable in the Gazette or in one issue of at least one English newspaper and one Chinese newspaper circulating in Hong Kong. (L.N. 263 of 1984) (3) The closure of a road under subregulation (1) shall not apply to- (a) a vehicle which is being driven for any fire services, ambulance, police or customs and excise service purpose if compliance with the closure is likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for that purpose; (L.N. 16 of 2007) (b) a vehicle in respect of which a closed road permit for the road is issued and is valid in accordance with the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. E); or (L.N. 16 of 2007) (c) any category of taxis in respect of which an exemption is granted by the Commissioner under subregulation (3A). (L.N. 16 of 2007) (3A) The Commissioner may- (a) grant an exemption to any category of taxis from any closure under subregulation (1)- (i) for an indefinite period or a specified period; (ii) on specified days, during specified hours in any day, or during specified hours in any specified days; and (iii) on any other conditions as the Commissioner thinks fit; (b) revoke or suspend such exemption; and (c) revoke, vary or add to any condition referred to in paragraph (a). (L.N. 16 of 2007) (3B) The Commissioner shall give notice of any exemption, revocation, suspension, variation or addition under subregulation (3A) in the Gazette. (L.N. 16 of 2007) (4) Subject to subregulation (3), no person shall drive a vehicle on any road closed under subregulation (1). (5) For the purposes of this regulation, "road" does not include a private road. (L.N. 22 of 1989) "road" ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 28 Diversion and temporary closure VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner or the Commissioner of Police may- (a) cause all traffic or any particular kind of traffic on a road to be diverted at any time; and (b) without publication of a notice under regulation 27(2), close any road or part of it to all traffic or any particular kind of traffic for any period not exceeding 72 hours. (2) Subregulation (1)(a) shall not apply to a vehicle which is being driven for any fire services, ambulance, police or customs and excise service purpose if diverting it is likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for that purpose. (3) Subject to subregulation (2), no person shall drive a vehicle on any road in contravention of subregulation (1). ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 28A Application VerDate:30/06/1997 This Part shall not apply to an expressway (within the meaning of section 122 of the Ordinance). (L.N. 248 of 1991) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 29 Interpretation VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 29 of 1998 s. 82 PART VI PEDESTRIANS AND PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS In this Part- "Pedestrian road" (行人道路) means a road, or any portion of a road, on unleased Government land which- (29 of 1998 s. 82) (a) is not a surfaced road; (b) is a surfaced road of less than 2 m in width at any point or (c) is declared under regulation 41(5)(a) to be a pedestrian road; "surfaced road" (鋪有路面的道路) means a road constructed with a surface suitable for the regular passage of motor vehicles; "unleased Government land" (未批租政府土地) means land which is not- (a) held under a Government lease or a tenancy granted by the Government or any agreement for such a lease or tenancy; (b) vested in a person by an Ordinance; or (c) occupied under- (i) a licence issued under section 5 of the Land (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap 28); (ii) a licence or permit granted or issued under any other Ordinance; or (iii) a deed or memorandum of appropriation made by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. (29 of 1998 s. 82) "Pedestrian road" (行人道路) "surfaced road" (鋪有路面的道路) "unleased Government land" (未批租政府土地) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 30 Establishment of zebra crossings VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner may establish zebra crossings on any road and shall cause every zebra crossing so established to be delineated in accordance with Schedule 4. (2) Any variation in a dimension specified in Schedule 4 shall be treated as permitted by these regulations if the variation- (a) in the case of a dimension of 300 mm or more, does not exceed 20% of that dimension; or (b) in the case of a dimension of less than 300 mm, where the actual dimension exceeds the dimension so specified, does not exceed 30% of the dimension so specified, and where the actual dimension is less than the dimension so specified, does not exceed 10% of the dimension so specified. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 31 Precedence for pedestrians VerDate:30/06/1997 Every pedestrian on a zebra crossing shall have precedence while on it over any vehicle and, if a pedestrian is on the zebra crossing before the vehicle or any part of it has come on to or over the zebra crossing, the driver of the vehicle shall accord precedence to such pedestrian: Provided that in the case of a zebra crossing on which there is a pedestrian refuge or central reservation the parts of the zebra crossing which are situated on each side of the pedestrian refuge or central reservation shall each be treated as a separate zebra crossing. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 32 Prohibition against overtaking at zebra crossings VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The driver of a vehicle (hereinafter in this regulation referred to as the "approaching vehicle" (駛近的車輛) ) while it or any part of it is in a zebra controlled area and is proceeding towards the zebra crossing shall not cause the approaching vehicle, or any part of it- (a) to pass ahead of the foremost part of another moving vehicle, being a vehicle proceeding in the same direction wholly or partly within that area; or (b) to pass ahead of the foremost part of a stationary vehicle in the same part of the zebra controlled area as the approaching vehicle, which stationary vehicle is stopped wholly or partly within that area for the purpose of complying with regulation 31, unless he so passes to conform with a direction given by a police officer in uniform in or traffic warden in uniform. (2) For the purposes of this regulation- (a) the reference to another moving vehicle is, in a case where only one other vehicle is proceeding in the same direction in a zebra controlled area, a reference to that vehicle, and, in a case where more than one other vehicle is so proceeding, a reference to such one of those vehicles as is nearest to the zebra crossing; (b) the reference to a stationary vehicle is, in a case where only one other vehicle is stopped for the purpose of complying with regulation 31, a reference to that vehicle and, in a case where more than one other vehicle is stopped for the purpose of complying with that regulation, a reference to such one of those vehicles as is nearest to the zebra crossing. (3) For the purposes of this regulation, in the case of a zebra crossing which is on a one way street, and on which there is a pedestrian refuge or central reservation, the parts of the zebra crossing which are situated on each side of the pedestrian refuge or central reservation shall each be treated as a separate zebra crossing. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 32A Additional rule for North-west Railway vehicles and trams VerDate:30/06/1997 The driver of a vehicle of the North-west Railway or tram shall not cause the vehicle or tram or any part thereof to stop within the limits of zebra crossing except- (a) where the vehicle or tram is prevented from proceeding by mechanical breakdown or other circumstances beyond the driver's control; (b) where it is necessary to stop in order to avoid an accident; or (c) with the express permission or by the direction of a police officer in uniform or a traffic warden in uniform. (L.N. 221 of 1986; L.N. 242 of 1987) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 33 Light signal crossing VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Light signals may be used for the purpose of indicating to pedestrians the period during which they may or may not cross a carriageway. (2) For the purpose of subregulation (1) such light signals shall be of the size, colour and type specified in Schedule 3 and shall be used in conjunction with the light signals prescribed by regulation 16. (3) A light signal prescribed by this regulation shall be so designed that- (a) the red figure in Figure No. 701 in Schedule 3 (referred to in this regulation as "the red signal") is internally illuminated by a steady light; and (b) the green figure in Figure No. 701 in Schedule 3 (referred to in this regulation as "the green signal") is internally illuminated at times by a steady light and at times by an intermittent light. (4) The significance of a light signal prescribed by this regulation shall be as follows- (a) the red signal when illuminated by a steady light shall indicate to a pedestrian that he shall not cross or start to cross the carriageway at the crossing; (b) the green signal when illuminated by a steady light shall indicate to a pedestrian that he may cross the carriageway at the crossing; and (c) the green signal when illuminated by an intermittent light shall indicate- (i) to a pedestrian who is already on the crossing that he shall proceed to pass over the crossing with reasonable speed; and (ii) to a pedestrian who is not already on the crossing that he shall not start to cross the carriageway at the crossing. (5) For the purpose of this regulation the parts of a road on each side of a pedestrian refuge or central reservation shall each be treated as a separate carriageway. (6) Subject to a direction given by a police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform every pedestrian at a light signal crossing shall comply with any indication referred to in subregulation (4)(a) and (c). ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 34 Authorization of a school crossing patrol VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner of Police, by permit in writing, may authorize any person to act as a school crossing patrol and to authorize in writing any other person to act as a school crossing patrol in his place at such times and places and under such conditions as shall be specified in the permit: Provided that the Commissioner of Police shall not be liable for any damage or injury caused to a school crossing patrol or to any other person or to any thing arising from the actions of a school crossing patrol. (2) The Commissioner of Police at any time may revoke a permit issued by him under this regulation and on such revocation the person to whom the permit was issued shall return the permit to the Commissioner of Police. (3) No fee shall be payable to the Commissioner of Police for a permit issued under this regulation. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 35 Prohibition against unauthorized use of school crossing patrol sign VerDate:30/06/1997 No person shall display a school crossing patrol sign on any road unless he is authorized to act as a school crossing patrol on that road under regulation 34. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 36 Illumination of school crossing patrol sign VerDate:30/06/1997 No school crossing patrol shall display a school crossing patrol sign on a road during the hours of darkness unless its surface is made of such material as will adequately reflect the lights of approaching vehicles in such a manner as to make such sign readily visible. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 37 Warning lights for a school crossing patrol VerDate:30/06/1997 Intermittent amber lights of the type shown in Figure No. 258 in Schedule 1 may be used under these regulations in conjunction with the sign shown in Figure No. 225 in Schedule 1 for conveying a warning to vehicular traffic that it is approaching a school crossing patrol. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 38 Functions of a school crossing patrol VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) A school crossing patrol may stop vehicular traffic by displaying a school crossing patrol sign. (2) Where a person has been required under subregulation (1) to stop a vehicle- (a) he shall stop the vehicle before the school crossing patrol sign; and (b) he shall not proceed while the school crossing patrol sign continues to be exhibited. (3) A school crossing patrol may direct any pedestrian when to cross the road. (4) For the purposes of this regulation and of regulation 39(a)(iv), where it is proved that a school crossing patrol sign is displayed it shall be presumed that such a sign is displayed by a school crossing patrol. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 39 Duties of pedestrians VerDate:30/06/1997 No pedestrian shall- (a) cross a road- (i) within a zebra controlled area, otherwise than on a zebra crossing; (ii) within 15 m of a light signal crossing otherwise than at the crossing where such lights operate; (iii) within 15 m of a footbridge or pedestrian subway or any part of it, otherwise than by means of the footbridge or pedestrian subway; or (iv) in contravention of any direction given by a police officer in uniform, traffic warden in uniform or a school crossing patrol; (b) remain on a crossing longer than is necessary to pass over the crossing; (c) climb over or through any kerbside fence or central reservation on to a carriageway; or (d) fail to comply with the requirement indicated by a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 124, 125, 126, 137 or 159 in Schedule 1. (L.N. 242 of 1987) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 40 Pedestrian priority zones VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner may, by notice in the Gazette and by the erection of a traffic sign of the type prescribed in Figure No. 111 in Schedule 1, designate any road or part of a road as a pedestrian priority zone for the period indicated in the notice and by the sign. (2) Subject to a direction given by a police officer in uniform or a traffic warden in uniform, the driver of a vehicle shall give way to a pedestrian who is within a pedestrian priority zone. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 41 Prohibition against driving of motor cycles on pedestrian roads and on unleased Government land VerDate:01/07/1997 Amendments retroactively made - see 29 of 1998 s. 105; 3 of 2002 s. 15 (1) Subject to this regulation, no person shall drive a motor cycle on- (a) a pedestrian road; or (b) any unleased Government land which is not a road, without a permit issued under subregulation (4) or otherwise than in accordance with the conditions of such permit. (2) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to- (a) any person in the public service of the State while he is driving a motor cycle in the course of his duties; (3 of 2002 s. 15) (b) any person engaged in the prevention of fire or giving help required as a result of an accident or emergency; or (c) any pedestrian road, or any portion of it which the Commissioner by notice in the Gazette declares under subregulation (5)(b) to be a pedestrian road to which subregulation (1) does not apply. (3) Nothing in subregulation (1) shall prohibit a person from driving a motor cycle for the purposes of agriculture, forestry, construction work or similar activity on a pedestrian road or on any unleased Government land which is not a road. (4) The Commissioner, and any public officer authorized by the Commissioner for the purposes of this paragraph, may issue to any person a permit in writing to drive a motor cycle on- (a) a pedestrian road; or (b) any unleased Government land which is not a road, specified in the permit subject to any conditions specified in the permit. (5) The Commissioner may by notice in the Gazette declare- (a) any road, or any portion of it, on unleased Government land to be a pedestrian road; or (b) any pedestrian road, or any portion of it, to be a pedestrian road to which subregulation (1) does not apply. (29 of 1998 s. 105) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 41A Control of animals VerDate:30/06/1997 Any person on a road who is in charge of an animal shall ensure that the animal- (a) is held on a lead or otherwise kept under proper control; and (b) as far as reasonably practicable, does not remain on the carriageway. (L.N. 248 of 1991) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 42 General driving rules VerDate:01/07/2001 "accessory" (附件) "telecommunications equipment" (電訊設備) PART VII DRIVING RULES (1) A driver shall not- (L.N. 192 of 2000) (a) when driving a motor vehicle on a road permit any person not being a driving instructor to grasp or interfere with the steering, gearing or braking mechanism of the vehicle; (b) cause or allow the engine of a motor vehicle on a road to run while the cover of the fuel tank is removed; (c) drive a motor vehicle on a road so that the vehicle (other than plant engaged on road construction or repair) travels backwards, unless it can be done in safety and is not done for a greater distance or time than may be necessary for the safety or reasonable convenience of any occupant of that vehicle or of other users of the road; (d) cause or allow a motor vehicle to make a turn on a road in order to proceed on that road or part of that road in the reverse direction to that in which the vehicle was proceeding prior to the turn in such a manner as to be likely to cause obstruction to other users of the road; (e) when driving a motor cycle on a road, wear any radio or cassette earphones: Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to a driver of a motor cycle- (i) which is being driven for any police purpose; (ii) which is being driven for any other purpose in respect of which the Commissioner has in writing permitted the use of such earphones. (f) drive a motor vehicle through an emergency crossing unless he- (i) complies with the requirement indicated by a traffic sign or a road marking; or (ii) drives the vehicle for fire services, ambulance, or police purposes; (L.N. 248 of 1991; L.N. 192 of 2000) (g) if a motor vehicle being driven by him is in motion- (i) use a mobile telephone while holding it in his hand or between his head and shoulder; (ii) use any other telecommunications equipment while holding it in his hand; or (iii) use, while holding in his hand, any accessory to- (A) a mobile telephone; or (B) any other telecommunications equipment. (L.N. 192 of 2000) (2) In subregulation (1)(g)- "accessory" (附件) means, in relation to a mobile telephone or any other telecommunications equipment, any accessory or fitting- (a) which forms part of the mobile telephone or other telecommunications equipment; or (b) which is associated with, attached or connected to the mobile telephone or other telecommunications equipment in order to facilitate the use of the mobile telephone or telecommunications equipment; "telecommunications equipment" (電訊設備) means any equipment, apparatus or device, whether or not installed in a motor vehicle, which is designed to be or capable of being used to communicate with any person orally by means of radio waves or other electromagnetic means. (L.N. 192 of 2000) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 43 Audible warning device VerDate:30/06/1997 No person shall use any audible warning device on a vehicle on a road except to warn any person on or near a road of danger. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 44 Vacating a motor vehicle; and opening of door of a vehicle VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) No person in charge of a motor vehicle on a road shall vacate the vehicle- (a) without having stopped the engine; and (b) where the vehicle is fitted with a brake capable of being set, without having set the brake so as effectually to prevent 2 at least, or in the case of a vehicle with only 3 wheels, 1 at least of the wheels from revolving: Provided that paragraph (a) shall not apply- (i) to prevent the working of the engine of a fire services vehicle for fire fighting or pumping purposes; or (ii) where the vehicle is designed so that the engine is used for purposes other than the propulsion of the vehicle and the driver is in attendance. (2) No person shall open or cause or permit to be opened any door of a motor vehicle or trailer on a road so as to cause injury or danger to any person. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 45 Stopping VerDate:30/06/1997 Subject to regulation 14 and to any direction given by a police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform, a driver of a vehicle on a road shall not stop within an area designated as a- (a) bus stop unless the vehicle is a franchised bus, or where the bus stop is also designated as a public light bus stopping place or public light bus stand under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. D), a public light bus; (b) public light bus stopping place or public light bus stand under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. D), unless the vehicle is a public light bus or, where the stopping place or stand is also designated as a bus stop, a franchised bus; (c) taxi stand under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. D), unless the vehicle is a taxi; or (d) rail stop. (L.N. 242 of 1987) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 46 Giving way to animals, police vehicles, ambulances, etc. VerDate:30/06/1997 The driver of a vehicle on a road shall- (a) on request by or signal from any person having charge of an animal, other than a domestic animal, on a road cause the vehicle to stop and to remain stationary for so long as may be reasonably necessary for the safety of the person, such animal or any other person using the road; and (b) give way and take all possible action to make way for the passage of any police vehicle, fire services vehicle or appliance, ambulance or customs and excise service vehicle which is sounding a bell, siren or gong or displaying a flashing beacon. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 47 Lighting on motor vehicles VerDate:01/07/2002 "dipped" (向下斜射) (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle not being a motor cycle or motor tricycle on a road during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions- (L.N. 41 of 2002) (a) unless he keeps all obligatory front lamps, obligatory headlamps and obligatory rear lamps of the vehicle of the type required to be carried by the vehicle under the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.) lighted but the lighted obligatory headlamps shall be dipped where a system of street lights is in operation or in the face of approaching traffic; (L.N. 41 of 2002) (b) showing a lighted lamp to the rear other than a red or amber lamps except while engaged in reversing; or (c) unless he is showing the appropriate lighted front corner marker lamps and side marker lamps of the type required to be carried under the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.) while driving the motor vehicle and a trader or trailers of a total overall length, while the tow is in operation, of more than 11 m. (1A) No person shall drive a motor vehicle being a motor cycle or motor tricycle on a road- (a) unless- (i) he keeps all obligatory front lamps, obligatory headlamps and obligatory rear lamps of the vehicle of the type required to be carried by the vehicle under the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.) lighted; and (ii) the lighted obligatory headlamps are dipped except during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions where no system of street lights is in operation and the motor vehicle is not being driven in the face of approaching traffic; or (b) during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions showing a lighted lamp to the rear other than a red or amber lamp except while engaged in reversing. (L.N. 41 of 2002) (2) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a road- (a) showing a lighted reversing lamp of the type prescribed in the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.) except while engaged in reversing; (b) showing to the rear any illuminated miniature representation of a light signal or other illuminated device which would tend to distract the attention of the driver of a following vehicle; or (c) showing any distinctive lighted lamps except in accordance with Part VII of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). (3) No person shall show a hazard warning light, of the type prescribed in the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.), on a vehicle on a road unless such vehicle is likely to be a hazard to other persons using the road. (L.N. 41 of 2002) (3A) Subject to subregulation (3B), notwithstanding subregulation (3), where a motor vehicle is stationary on the carriageway of an expressway as defined in section 122 of this Ordinance or a road with a speed limit exceeding 50 km/h because of the breakdown of the vehicle or an emergency involving the vehicle, the driver of the motor vehicle shall show a hazard warning light of the type prescribed in the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). (L.N. 41 of 2002) (3B) Subregulation (3A) does not apply where the hazard warning light has been rendered inoperative by the breakdown of the vehicle. (L.N. 41 of 2002) (4) In this regulation "dipped" (向下斜射) means emitting from a lamp a beam of light which is deflected downwards or both downwards and to the left to such an extent that it is at all times incapable of dazzling any person who is on the same horizontal plane as the motor vehicle at a greater distance than 8 m from the lamp and whose eye-level is not less than 1 m above that plane. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 48 Operation of brakes when towing VerDate:30/06/1997 Where a trailer is being towed on a road by a motor vehicle the driver of the motor vehicle shall be in a position readily to operate the brakes fitted to the trailer unless a person other than the driver is in a position to apply the brakes of the trailer: Provided that this regulation shall not apply in the case of trailers which are fitted with brakes which operate automatically. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 49 Towing VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) No person shall drive on a road a motor vehicle which tows- (a) any other vehicle unless the tow rope or chain is adjusted so that the distance separating the nearest points of the 2 vehicles shall not exceed 4.5 m, and the tow rope or chain has been made clearly visible to other persons using the road; (b) any other motor vehicle all the wheels of which are in contact with the ground unless- (i) the vehicle which is being towed is in the charge of a person holding a driving licence appropriate to the vehicle which is being towed; and (ii) the brakes and steering gear of the towed motor vehicle are such that the person in charge of such vehicle can exercise control over the speed and direction of it: Provided that where a vehicle which is being towed is attached to the towing vehicle by a rigid tow bar it shall not be necessary for the brakes of the vehicle which is being towed to be in working order if the brakes of the towing vehicle are sufficiently efficient to enable the person driving the towing vehicle to exercise control over the speed of both vehicles; (c) any other vehicle unless the vehicle being towed carries a notice affixed to the rear thereof containing the words "ON TOW" and the characters "拖車", each of the letters and characters being at least 150 mm high in white on a dark surface; (d) a trailer while the overall length of the combination of both vehicles, while the tow is in operation, is in excess of 16 m unless the vehicles are the subject of a permit issued under regulation 6(2) of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.) and are used in accordance with the permit; (L.N. 72 of 1990) (e) more than 1 trailer; or (f) a trailer while it is used for the conveyance of passengers other than a trailer forming part of an articulated vehicle which is registered as a bus. (2) No person shall drive on a road a motor cycle or invalid carriage which tows a trailer. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 50 Application to other vehicles VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) A person in charge of a cart, pedestrian-controlled vehicle or rickshaw on a road shall comply with the requirement indicated by a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 125 or 159 in Schedule 1. (2) A person riding a bicycle or tricycle on a road shall comply with the requirement indicated by a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Figure Nos. 126, 127, 137, 138, 154, 155, 156 or 159 in Schedule 1. (L.N. 72 of 1990) (L.N. 242 of 1987) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 51 Additional rules for bicycles, tricycles and rickshaws VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulation (7), a person riding a bicycle or tricycle or in charge of a rickshaw on a road shall proceed in single file except when overtaking. (L.N. 305 of 1989) (2) No person riding a bicycle or tricycle or in charge of a rickshaw on a road shall- (a) grasp, or allow the vehicle to be towed by, any other vehicle; or (b) tow any other vehicle. (3) No person riding a bicycle or tricycle on a road shall carry- (a) any other person; or (b) any animal or article which obstructs his view or which prevents him from exercising complete control over his vehicle. (4) A person riding a bicycle or tricycle on a road shall do so with at least one hand on the handle bars. (5) Where a portion of a road is set aside for bicycles or tricycles no person shall ride a bicycle or a tricycle on any other portion of the road. (6) No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle, or be in charge of a rickshaw, on a road during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions unless he shows a white light at the front and a red light at the rear. (7) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to a person riding a bicycle or tricycle on a road or portion of a road on which a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 137 or 138 in Schedule 1 has been erected or placed. (L.N. 305 of 1989) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 51A Obstruction by North-west Railway vehicles and trams VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulation (2), the driver of a vehicle of the North-west Railway or tram shall not cause or permit the vehicle or tram to stand on a road in such a position or in such condition or in such circumstances as to be likely to cause any unnecessary obstruction of the road or any danger to other persons using the road. (2) subregulation (1) shall not apply- (a) where the vehicle or tram is prevented from proceeding by mechanical breakdown or other circumstances beyond the driver's control, and all reasonable steps are taken to minimize the obstruction and effect the removal of the vehicle or tram as soon as possible; or (b) to anything done with the express permission or by the direction of a police officer in uniform or a traffic warden in uniform. (L.N. 221 of 1986; L.N. 242 of 1987) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 52 Equipment VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) The Commissioner may install and operate on or near a road such equipment as he considers necessary for- (a) the collection of information on vehicle and pedestrian movements; and (b) the control and guidance of vehicles. (2) No person shall, without the consent of the Commissioner, move, alter or interfere with such equipment. (L.N. 248 of 1991) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 53 Carriage of passengers VerDate:30/06/2005 PART VIII LOADING OF VEHICLES (1) For the purpose of establishing the number of persons that may be carried in a vehicle- (a) a child under the age of 3 years shall not be counted; (b) 3 children aged 3 years or above but each not exceeding 1.3 m in height shall be counted as 2 persons. (2) No driver of a vehicle on a road shall permit a passenger to travel in the vehicle unless seated in a properly constructed seat secured to the bodywork of the vehicle except- (L.N. 66 of 2005) (a) where the vehicle is a public service vehicle licensed to carry standing passengers; or (b) where the vehicle is exempted under regulation 53A from this subregulation. (L.N. 263 of 1984; L.N. 66 of 2005) (3) Subject to subregulation (8), the driver of a vehicle on a road shall not carry in the vehicle passengers in excess of the number specified in the registration document of that vehicle or permitted by an excess passengers permit issued under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. E). (L.N. 241 of 1985) (4) The driver of a motor cycle on a road shall not carry on his motor cycle more than one passenger and when a side car is fitted to the motor cycle shall not carry any more passengers in the side car than the number of securely fixed seats in the side car. (5) When a passenger is carried on a road on a motor cycle other than in a side car the driver shall ensure that such passenger sits astride the motor cycle and on a proper seat securely fixed to the motor cycle behind the seat of the driver. (6) The driver of a motor cycle on a road shall not carry as a passenger on the motor cycle a child under the age of 8 years unless the child is carried on a securely fixed seat provided in a side car. (7) (Repealed L.N. 66 of 2005) (8) The provision of subregulation (3) prohibiting the carriage of passengers in excess of the number specified in the registration document of the vehicle shall apply to the driver of a light goods vehicle, medium goods vehicle or heavy goods vehicle with effect from 1 September 1989, and before this date the driver- (a) of a light goods vehicle shall not carry in the vehicle more than one passenger in addition to the number specified in the registration document of that vehicle, subject to a maximum of 5 passengers; (b) of a medium goods vehicle or heavy goods vehicles shall not carry in the vehicle more than 5 passengers, except where he is permitted to do so under an excess passengers permit referred to in that subregulation. (L.N. 241 of 1985) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 53A Exemption from regulation 53(2) VerDate:30/06/2005 (1) If the owner of a vehicle intends to have the vehicle used as a float in a parade, he may apply to the Commissioner for the vehicle, while it is being so used, to be exempted from regulation 53(2). (2) An application under subregulation (1) is— (a) to be made in the manner specified by the Commissioner; (b) to state the time and the route of the parade; and (c) to be accompanied by such other information or documents as the Commissioner may require for the purpose of deciding whether the application should be granted. (3) On receipt of an application under subregulation (1), the Commissioner may grant, or refuse to grant, the application. (4) The Commissioner shall not grant an application for a vehicle to be exempted from regulation 53(2) unless he is satisfied that— (a) the vehicle will be used as a float in a parade during the time, and on the roads along the route, stated in the application; (b) during that time, those roads will be designated to be used exclusively for the purpose of the parade; and (c) adequate measures will be adopted to ensure the safety of passengers standing on the vehicle during that time. (5) If the Commissioner refuses an application under subregulation (3), he shall inform the applicant of the refusal and the reason for it. (6) If the Commissioner grants an application for a vehicle to be exempted from regulation 53(2)— (a) it is a condition of the exemption that— (i) the vehicle is to be used as a float in a parade during the time, and on the roads along the route, stated in the application; (ii) during that time, those roads are to be designated to be used exclusively for the purpose of the parade; and (iii) the vehicle is to move at a speed not exceeding the speed limit specified by the Commissioner in the exemption; (b) the Commissioner may impose such other conditions of the exemption relating to— (i) the regulation of road traffic; (ii) the use of vehicles; or (iii) the use of roads, as he considers necessary. (L.N. 112 of 2005) (7) For the purposes of this regulation, “float” (花車), in relation to a parade, means— (a) a vehicle decorated for the purpose of the parade; or (b) a vehicle fitted with a platform for holding performances, or displaying decoration, for the purpose of the parade. (L.N. 66 of 2005) “float” (花車) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 54 Vehicles exceeding the permitted gross vehicle weight VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), no person shall drive or use, or cause or permit to be driven or used, on a road a goods vehicle or special purpose vehicle that is so loaded that its gross vehicle weight exceeds the permitted gross vehicle weight assigned or deemed to have been assigned to the vehicle under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. E). (1A) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), where a goods vehicle or special purpose vehicle is driven or used on a road and it is so loaded that its gross vehicle weight exceeds the permitted gross vehicle weight assigned or deemed to have been assigned to the vehicle under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.), the owner of the vehicle commits an offence and is liable on first conviction to a fine of $5000 and on second or subsequent conviction to a fine of $10000 unless he proves that- (a) the offence was committed without his consent or connivance; and (b) he had exercised due diligence and reasonable supervision to prevent the commission of the offence. (L.N. 63 of 1994) (2) In the case of a goods vehicle or special purpose vehicle which has at any time been assigned a maximum laden weight under the revoked regulations, and until the vehicle is licensed under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.), subregulation (1) shall apply to the vehicle as if such assigned maximum laden weight which is entered in the registration book and the licence issued in respect of the vehicle under the revoked regulations is the permitted gross vehicle weight of the vehicle assigned to the vehicle under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). (3) Subregulation (1) shall not apply where- (a) the Commissioner has, under regulation 7(8) of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.), by permit authorized the use of the vehicle exceeding its maximum gross vehicle weight or maximum gross combined weight, as the case may be, specified in relation to that class or type of vehicle in Part II, III or IV of the Second Schedule to those regulations; and (b) the vehicle is driven or used, or caused or permitted to be driven or used, on a road in accordance with the terms and conditions, if any, of the permit. (4) For the purposes of subregulation (2)- (a) the revoked regulations are the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 220 sub. leg.) revoked by regulation 61 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); and (b) where the maximum laden weight assigned to a vehicle is expressed in hundredweight, such weight shall be converted to tonnes on the basis that 1 cwt. is equivalent to 0.0508 tonne. (L.N. 241 of 1985) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 55 Dimensions of loads VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Subject to subregulation (2), no driver shall drive on a road a vehicle that is so loaded that the load- (a) in the case of a vehicle other than a trailer, extends forwards more than 1.5 m from the foremost part of the vehicle; (b) extends backwards more than 1.4 m behind the rearmost part of the vehicle; (c) extends sideways so that the total width of the load is in excess of 2.5 m; or (d) rises to such a height in excess of 4.6 m or to such lesser height as may cause damage to any object or wires lawfully erected above the road. (2) A vehicle may be driven loaded within the limits prescribed in a long load permit or a wide load permit issued under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.). ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 56 Overhanging loads VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) A driver of a vehicle on a road carrying an overhanging load shall ensure that such a vehicle carries- (a) other than in the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions, a red flag of an area not less than 1 m2 at the rear extremity of the load; (b) during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions- (i) a white light showing ahead at each side of the front extremity of the load; and (ii) a red light showing to the rear at the rear extremity of the load. (2) Subject to subregulation (3) and regulation 57, the driver of a vehicle carrying an overhanging load that extends backwards behind the rearmost part of the vehicle shall fully lower or open the tailgate of the vehicle and properly secure or fasten the tailgate in the lowered or opened position before the vehicle is driven on a road. (13 of 1995 s. 2) (3) Where a tailgate secured or fastened in the fully lowered or opened position obscures or partially obscures any stop lamp, direction indicator, obligatory rear lamp, obligatory reflector, reversing lamp or registration mark and plate of the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle shall remove the tailgate from the vehicle before the vehicle is driven on a road. (L.N. 72 of 1990) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 57 Security of loads VerDate:30/06/1997 The driver of a motor vehicle on a road shall ensure that- (a) any load is properly secured to and, subject to regulations 55 and 56, contained on or inside the vehicle; (b) no load (including an overhanging load) is, in whole or in part, carried on, or supported by, the tailgate of the vehicle; and (L.N. 72 of 1990) (c) the vehicle is so loaded that no portion of the load touches the road. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 58 Prohibition against dangerous vehicles or trailers VerDate:30/06/1997 (1) Notwithstanding any other provision in these regulations, the driver of a motor vehicle on a road shall ensure that the motor vehicle, and any trailer drawn by it and all parts and accessories of the motor vehicle and any such trailer, the weight, distribution packing and adjustment of the load of the motor vehicle and any such trailer and the number of passengers carried shall at all times be such that no danger is caused or is likely to be caused to any person on the motor vehicle or trailer or on or near the road or no damage is caused or is likely to be caused to a road or to public or private property: Provided that in the case of a bus it shall not be a contravention of this subregulation if the number of passengers carried does not exceed that specified in the registration document of that bus. (2) The driver of a motor vehicle on a road shall ensure that the motor vehicle and any trailer drawn by it shall not be used for any purpose for which it is so unsuitable as to cause or be likely to cause danger to any person on the motor vehicle or trailer or on or near the road or to cause damage to the road or to public or private property. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS,ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 59 Failure to comply with traffic signs and road markings VerDate:01/12/2007 PART IX OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND APPLICATION (1) Subject to regulation 60, no driver of a vehicle on a road shall fail to comply with the requirement indicated by- (a) a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Figure Nos. 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 121, 122, 123, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 159, 161, 162, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173 and 174 in Schedule 1 or Figure No. 804 in Schedule 4; (L.N. 305 of 1989; L.N. 147 of 1990; L.N. 66 of 2005; L.N. 62 of 2007; L.N. 153 of 2007) (b) a road marking of the type shown in any of the Figure Nos. 505, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 523, 524 and 525 in Schedule 2 or Figure Nos. 801, 802 and 803 in Schedule 4; (L.N. 66 of 2005) (c) a traffic sign referred to in regulation 5(2)(b) or (c); or (d) a portable light signal prescribed under regulation 21(1), (2) or (3). (2) Notwithstanding regulation 63 and subject to regulation 60, no driver of a vehicle on a road shall fail to comply with the requirement indicated by- (a) a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Diagrams Nos. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 41, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 52 in the First Schedule to the Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap 220 sub. leg.); or (L.N. 66 of 2005) (b) a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 10 or 45 in the Second Schedule to those regulations. (L.N. 263 of 1984) (3) Traffic signs referred to in subregulation (2) shall be deemed to be prescribed traffic signs for the purposes of these regulations. (L.N. 263 of 1984) (4) Subject to regulation 60, no driver of a vehicle of the North-west Railway or tram on a road shall fail to comply with the requirement indicated by- (a) a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Figure Nos. 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 110, 111, 128, 136, 148 and 160 in Schedule 1 or Figure No. 804 in Schedule 4; (b) a road marking of the type shown in any of the Figure Nos. 506, 507 and 508 in Schedule 2 or Figure Nos. 801 and 802 in Schedule 4; or (c) a portable light signal prescribed under regulation 21(1), (2) or (3). (L.N. 221 of 1986) (5) Notwithstanding regulation 63 and subject to regulation 60, no driver of a vehicle of the North-west Railway or tram on a road shall fail to comply with the requirement indicated by- (a) a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Diagram Nos. 23, 24 and 41 in the First Schedule to the Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap 220 sub. leg.); or (b) a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 10 in the Second Schedule to those regulations. (L.N. 221 of 1986) (L.N. 242 of 1987) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 60 Persons to whom traffic signs and road markings shall not apply VerDate:30/06/1997 The traffic signs or road markings referred to in regulation 12, 18 or 59 shall not apply to a person engaged in- (a) the driving of any vehicle on a road for any fire services, ambulance, police or customs and excise service purpose if compliance with such regulation is likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for that purpose; (b) the maintenance, repair, cleaning, clearance, survey, inspection, alteration or improvement of a road; (c) the erection, laying, placing, maintenance, testing, alteration, repair or removal of any structure, works or apparatus in, or, under or over any part of a road; (d) the avoidance or prevention of an accident or obtaining or giving help required as a result of an accident or emergency; (e) the removal of any vehicle from any part of a road; (ea) driving a motor vehicle across a footway or cycleway at as near to 90 degrees to the footway or cycleway as practicable to enter or exit a property adjacent to the footway or cycleway to which property there is no other convenient access; (L.N. 72 of 1990) (f) providing necessary assistance as a result of a vehicle stopping on a road by reason of a breakdown or other defect or any circumstances outside the control of the driver; (g) carrying out any work authorized by the Commissioner or the Director for the improvement of traffic movement; (h) activity authorized by a permit issued by the Commissioner or the Director; or (i) compliance with a direction given by a police officer in uniform or a traffic warden in uniform. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 61 Offences and penalties VerDate:01/07/2002 (1) Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes any of the provisions of, or any requirement under, regulation 11(1), 17(2), 18, 20(1) or (2), 21(1) or (3), 22, 23(1), 24(1), 25(1), 27(4), 28(3), 31, 32(1), 35, 38(2), 40(2), 41(1), 47(1), (1A), (2), (3) or (3A), 48, 49, 52(2), 53(2), (3), (4), (5), (6) or (8), 54(1), 55(1), 56, 57, 58 or 59 commits an offence and is liable on first conviction to a fine of $5000 and imprisonment for 3 months and on second or subsequent conviction to a fine of $10000 and imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 241 of 1985; L.N. 248 of 1991; L.N. 63 of 1994; L.N. 41 of 2002) (2) Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes any of the provisions of, or any requirement under, regulation 10(1), 10A(1), 12(1), 14(5), (6) or (7), 20(4) or (5), 21(4), 23(2), 33(6), 34(2), 36, 39, 41A, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50 or 51 commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2000. (L.N. 72 of 1990; L.N. 248 of 1991) (3) A driver of a vehicle of the North-west Railway or tram who contravenes the provisions of regulation 32A or 51A(1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $1000. (L.N. 221 of 1986; L.N. 242 of 1987) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 61A Application to North-west Railway vehicles and trams VerDate:30/06/1997 In addition to any regulations which expressly so provide, the provisions of regulations 10, 10A(1), 16, 17, 18, 31, 32, 38, 40(2), 43, 46 and 58 apply to and in relation to vehicles of the North-west Railway and trams. (L.N. 221 of 1986; L.N. 242 of 1987; L.N. 72 of 1990) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 62 Application to State VerDate:01/07/1997 Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 Except where otherwise expressly provided these regulations shall apply to vehicles and persons in the public service of the State. (3 of 2002 s. 15) ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 63 Revocation VerDate:30/06/1997 PART X MISCELLANEOUS The Road Traffic (Lighting and Guarding of Road Works) Regulations (Cap 220 sub. leg.), the Road Traffic (Road Crossing) Regulations (Cap 220 sub. leg.), the Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap 220 sub. leg.) and the Road Traffic (General) Regulations (Cap 220 sub. leg.) are revoked. ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 64 Transitional provisions VerDate:30/06/1997 Without prejudice to any other enactment, Schedule 6 shall have effect for the purposes of transition to these regulations from the Road Traffic (Lighting and Guarding of Road Works) Regulations (Cap 220 sub. leg.), the Road Traffic (Road Crossing) Regulations (Cap 220 sub. leg.) and the Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap 220 sub. leg.) revoked by regulation 63 of these regulations and shall be in addition to and shall not derogate from section 23 of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap 1). ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 1 TRAFFIC SIGNS VerDate:02/12/2007 [regulations 2, 3, 6, 12, 21, 27, 37, 39, 40, 50, & 59] REGULATORY FIGURE No. 101 STOP THIS SIGN MAY BE PLACED ON MINOR ROADS AT THEIR JUNCTION WITH MAJOR ROADS AND SHALL INDICATE THAT EVERY VEHICLE SHALL BEFORE ENTERING THE MAJOR ROAD STOP AT THE TRANSVERSE LINES AS SHOWN IN FIG. No.507 IN SCHEDULE 2 SITED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 'STOP' SIGN. IF THERE ARE NO TRANSVERSE LINES OR THEY ARE NOT FOR THE TIME BEING VISIBLE THE VEHICLE SHALL STOP AT THE MAJOR ROAD. NO VEHICLE SHALL PROCEED PAST THE TRANSVERSE LINES OR INTO THE MAJOR ROAD IF THE TRANSVERSE LINES ARE NOT VISIBLE IN SUCH A MANNER OR AT SUCH A TIME AS IS LIKELY TO CAUSE DANGER TO THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE ON THE MAJOR ROAD OR AS TO NECESSITATE THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE TO CHANGE COURSE OR HIS SPEED IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE IN FIGURE NO 409. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 103 MANUALLY OPERATED TEMPORARY SIGN THIS SIGN IS USED TO INDICATE TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC THAT IT SHALL NOT PROCEED INTO THE LENGTH OF ROAD WHERE ONE WAY WORKING IS NECESSARY. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 102 GIVE WAY THIS SIGN MAY BE PLACED ON MINOR ROADS AT THEIR JUNCTIONS WITH MAJOR ROADS. APART FROM THOSE COVERED BY STOP SIGNS OR OTHER SIGNALS AND SHALL INDICATE THAT NO VEHICLE SHALL PROCEED PAST THE TRANSVERSE LINES IN FIG. No.508 IN SCHEDULE 2 USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 'GIVE WAY' SIGN OR ENTER ONTO THE MAJOR ROAD IF THERE ARE NO TRANSVERSE LINES OR THEY ARE NOT FOR THE TIME BEING VISIBLE IN SUCH A MANNER OR AT SUCH A TIME AS IS LIKELY TO CAUSE DANGER TO THE DRIVER OF ANY VEHICLE ON THE MAJOR ROAD OR AS TO NECESSITATE THE DRIVER OF SUCH VEHICLE TO CHANGE ITS SPEED OR COURSE IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE IN FIGURE No. 409. (L.N. 72 of 1990) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 105 STOP POLICE THIS SIGN IS FOR USE BY THE POLICE TO STOP VEHICLES REGULATORY FIGURE No. 104 MANUALLY OPERATED TEMPORARY SIGN THIS SIGN IS USED TO INDICATE TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC THAT IT MAY PROCEED INTO THE LENGTH OF ROAD WHERE ONE WAY WORKING IS NECESSARY. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 107 TURN LEFT THE DIRECTION OF THE ARROW MAY BE REVERSED TO GIVE:- TURN RIGHT THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES MUST PROCEED IN THE DIRECTION SHOWN BY THE ARROW. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LIGHT SIGNALS OR BOLLARDS AND MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE NOS. 401, 402, 403, 409, 427, 431, 432. (L.N. 86 of 2001) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 106 AHEAD ONLY THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES MUST PROCEED IN THE DIRECTION INDICATED BY THE ARROW. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LIGHT SIGNALS OR BOLLARDS AND MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 401, 402, 403, 427, 431, 432. (L.N. 86 of 2001) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 109 TURN LEFT AHEAD THE DIRECTION OF THE ARROW MAY BE REVERSED TO GIVE:- TURN RIGHT AHEAD THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES MUST TURN IN THE DIRECTION SHOWN BY THE ARROW AT THE JUNCTION AHEAD. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE NOS. 401, 402, 403, 409, 427, 431, 432 AND WITH LIGHT SIGNALS OR BOLLARDS. (L.N. 86 of 2001) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 108 KEEP LEFT THE DIRECTION OF THE ARROW MAY BE REVERSED TO GIVE:- KEEP RIGHT THE SIGN INDICATES THAT PASSAGE MUST BE TO THE LEFT (OR TO THE RIGHT) OF SOME PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH BOLLARDS. THE SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE NOS. 403, 409. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 111 PEDESTRIAN PRIORITY ZONE THIS SIGN DENOTES THE COMMENCEMENT OF A PEDESTRIAN PRIORITY ZONE IN WHICH VEHICLES ARE TO GIVE WAY TO PEDESTRIANS. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE No. 417. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 110 SLOW THIS SIGN IS FOR USE BY THE POLICE IN AN EMERGENCY REGULATORY FIGURE No. 113 ALL VEHICLES PROHIBITED BOTH DIRECTIONS THIS SIGN PROHIBITS ENTRY TO ALL VEHICLES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. IT IS HOWEVER NOT USED BY ITSELF BUT ALWAYS BEING QUALIFIED BY THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE NOS. 403, 404, 405, 406, 427, 429, 431, 432. (L.N. 291 of 1999; L.N. 86 of 2001) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 112 NO ENTRY THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT ENTRY OF ALL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IS PROHIBITED. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH BOLLARDS. AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 115 BUSES PROHIBITED THIS SIGN PROHIBITS ENTRY TO BUSES. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 403, 405, 406. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 114 ALL MOTOR VEHICLES PROHIBITED THIS SIGN PROHIBITS THE ENTRY OF ALL MOTOR VEHICLES. WHEN ONLY MOTORCYCLE SYMBOL IS USED, THIS SIGN PROHIBITS THE ENTRY OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR TRICYCLES. WHEN ONLY CAR SYMBOL IS USED, THIS SIGN PROHIBITS THE ENTRY OF ALL MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR TRICYCLES. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 403, 404, 405, 406, 429 OR ON DIRECTION SIGNS. (L.N. 291 of 1999) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 117 GOODS VEHICLES PROHIBITED THIS SIGN PROHIBITS ENTRY TO ALL GOODS VEHICLES THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 401, 404, 405, 406 REGULATORY FIGURE No. 116 PUBLIC LIGHT BUSES PROHIBITED THIS SIGN PROHIBITS ENTRY TO PUBLIC LIGHT BUSES THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 405, 406. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 119 CONTRA-FLOW BUS LANE TO INDICATE IN A ONE WAY STREET A TRAFFIC LANE RESERVED FOR FRANCHISED BUSES PROCEEDING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE NUMBER OF FORWARD ARROWS MAY BE ALTERED ACCORDING TO THE NUMBER OF FORWARD LANES AVAILABLE TO NORMAL TRAFFIC. WHERE THE TRAFFIC LANE MAY ALSO BE USED BY OTHER BUSES, THE SYMBOL IN THE ABOVE SIGN SHALL BE REPLACED BY "BUS 巴士". REGULATORY FIGURE No. 118 ALL MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT FRANCHISED BUSES PROHIBITED FROM USING NEARSIDE LANE FOR PART TIME OPERATION OF THE BUS LANE THE SUPPLEMENTARY TIME PLATE FIG. NO. 406 WILL BE ADDED. THE NUMBER AND DIRECTION OF ARROWS MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT THE NUMBER OF LANES AVAILABLE. THE SIGN MAY BE VARIED TO INDICATE THAT MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT FRANCHISED BUSES ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING THE CENTRE OR OFFSIDE LANE. WHERE OTHER BUSES ARE PERMITTED TO USE THE LANE IN ADDITION TO FRANCHISED BUSES. THE SYMBOL IN THE ABOVE SIGN SHALL BE REPLACED BY "BUS 巴士". (L.N. 72 of 1990) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 121 LEARNER DRIVERS PROHIBITED THIS SIGN PROHIBITS THE ENTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES DRIVEN BY LEARNER DRIVERS. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE IN FIGURE NO. 406 INDICATING THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THE PROHIBITION IS IN FORCE. (L.N. 263 of 1984) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 120 END OF BUS LANE THIS SIGN MAY BE USED TO INDICATE THE END OF THE BUS LANE AND MAY BE REPEATED AT THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 123 NO-U-TURNS THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT THE MAKING OF U-TURNS TO RETURN IN THE DIRECTION FROM WHICH ONE CAME IS PROHIBITED. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos 417, 420 TO INDICATE THE LENGTH OVER WHICH THE PROHIBITION APPLIES. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 122 NO LEFT TURN THE SYMBOL AND THE RED DIAGONAL LINE SMALL BE REVERSED TO GIVE:- NO RIGHT TURN THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT LEFT (OR RIGHT) TURNING MOVEMENTS OF TRAFFIC ARE PROHIBITED. THE SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRAFFIC LIGHT SIGNALS AND BOLLARDS AND MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 401, 403, 406, 427, 431, 432. (L.N. 86 of 2001) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 125 RICKSHAWS AND PEDESTRIAN - CONTROLLED VEHICLES PROHIBITED THIS SIGN SHALL INDICATE THAT PEDESTRIAN OPERATED OR CONTROLLED VEHICLES. RICKSHAWS AND HANDCARTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM PASSING BEYOND THE SIGN. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE No. 417. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 124 NO PEDESTRIANS THIS SIGN SHALL INDICATE THAT PEDESTRIANS AND PEDESTRIAN OPERATED OR CONTROLLED VEHICLES ARE PROHIBITED FROM PASSING BEYOND THE SIGN. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE IN FIGURE No. 417 REGULATORY FIGURE No. 127 NO CYCLISTS THIS SIGN SHALL INDICATE THAT BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES ARE PROHIBITED FROM PASSING BEYOND THE SIGN. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE IN FIGURE No. 417. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 126 NO PEDESTRIANS NO CYCLISTS THIS SIGN SHALL INDICATE THAT BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, PEDESTRIANS AND PEDESTRIAN OPERATED OR CONTROLLED VEHICLES ARE PROHIBITED FROM PASSING BEYOND THE SIGN. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE IN FIGURE No. 417. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 129 NO OVERTAKING THIS SIGN PROHIBITS THE OVERTAKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 417, 420. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 128 SILENT ZONE THIS SIGN MAY BE USED ON A ROAD TO INDICATE THAT THE USE OF AN AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEM IS PROHIBITED WITHIN THE AREA COVERED BY THE RESTRICTION. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 406, 417, 420. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 131 WIDTH LIMIT THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES EXCEEDING THE WIDTH INDICATED ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING. THE NUMERALS ON THE SIGN MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT DIFFERENT WIDTH RESTRICTIONS. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE NOS. 404, 405. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 130 KEEP LEFT THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES MUST KEEP TO THE NEARSIDE LANE EXCEPT WHEN OVERTAKING. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 133 HEIGHT LIMIT THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES WITH AN OVER-ALL HEIGHT IN EXCESS OF THE HEIGHT INDICATED ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING. THE NUMERALS ON THE SIGN MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT DIFFERENT HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 403, 404, 405. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 132 PROHIBITION OF ALL VEHICLES OF CERTAIN LENGTHS THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT ALL VEHICLES OR COMBINATIONS OF VEHICLES EXCEEDING THE LENGTH INDICATED ARE PROHIBITED THE NUMERALS ON THE SIGN MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT DIFFERENT LENGTH RESTRICTIONS. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE NOS. 403, 404, 405. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 135 AXLE WEIGHT LIMIT THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES WITH AN AXLE WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF THE WEIGHT INDICATED ARE PROHIBITED FROM PASSING THE SIGN. THE NUMERALS ON THE SIGN MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT DIFFERENT WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE NOS. 403, 404, 405, 406. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 134 WEIGHT LIMIT THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF THE WEIGHT INDICATED ARE PROHIBITED FROM PASSING THE SIGN. THE NUMERALS ON THE SIGN MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT DIFFERENT WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE NOS. 403, 404, 405, 406. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 137 FOOTWAY & CYCLEWAY SIGN TO INDICATE AN ADJOINING CYCLEWAY AND FOOTWAY AND THAT THE CYCLEWAY IS TO BE USED BY PEDAL CYCLISTS ONLY AND THE FOOTWAY BY PEDESTRIANS ONLY. THE SYMBOLS MAY BE REVERSED TO SHOW THE FOOTWAY AND CYCLEWAY ON OPPOSITE SIDES. WHERE THE CYCLEWAY IS PROVIDED ALONGSIDE ROUTE FOR OTHER VEHICULAR TRAFFIC THE CYCLIST MUST USE THE FORMER. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 417, 428. (L.N. 305 of 1989) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 136 SPEED LIMIT THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT A SPEED LIMIT OF 50 km PER HOUR IS IMPOSED ON THE SECTION OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SIGN. THE SIGN MAY BE ERECTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROAD AND/OR ON A CENTRAL RESERVATION IN THE CASE OF A DUAL CARRIAGEWAY AT THE START OF A RESTRICTION FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE 300mm SIZED SIGN MAY ALSO BE ERECTED AT INTERVALS ALONG THE ROAD TO REMIND MOTORISTS OF THE SPEED LIMIT IN FORCE. THE NUMERALS IN THE SIGN MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT THE SPEED LIMIT REQUIRED. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED WITHOUT THE LETTERS "km/h". (L.N. 291 of 1999) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 139 ONE WAY TRAFFIC THIS SIGN INFORMS MOTORISTS OF THE DIRECTION OF PERMITTED TRAFFIC FLOW ON A ONE WAY STREET IT MAY BE PLACED AT THE ENTRY TO THE ONE WAY STREET AND AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ALONG THAT STREET WHERE OTHER STREETS JOIN IT. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 138 CYCLES ONLY THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT THE ROUTE IS TO BE USED BY PEDAL CYCLISTS ONLY WHERE SUCH A ROUTE IS PROVIDED ALONG SIDE A ROUTE FOR OTHER VEHICULAR TRAFFIC THE CYCLES MUST USE THE FORMER. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 417, 428. (L.N. 305 of 1989) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 141 (Repealed L.N. 66 of 2005) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 140 NO STOPPING THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT THE STOPPING OF MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT FOR FRANCHISED BUSES AT DESIGNATED BUS STOPS IS PROHIBITED UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS PREVENTED FROM PROCEEDING DUE TO TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 406, 407, 408, 417, 420, 427, 429, 430. (L.N. 291 of 1999; L.N. 66 of 2005) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 143 (Repealed L.N. 66 of 2005) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 142 (Repealed L.N. 66 of 2005) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 145 HARD SHOULDER THIS SIGN SHALL BE ERECTED TO INDICATE THAT THE PART OF THE VERGE ADJACENT TO THE CARRIAGEWAY, AND DEMARCATED BY THE ROAD MARKING SHOWN IN FIGURE No. 505 IN SCHEDULE 2, IS FOR USE BY VEHICLES IN EMERGENCIES ONLY, AND NOT FOR THE PARKING OF VEHICLES OR FOR USE AS PART OF THE CARRIAGEWAY FOR THROUGH VEHICLES. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 144 (Repealed L.N. 66 of 2005) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 147 TRAFFIC CONE CYLINDRICAL TRAFFIC CONE TO INDICATE THE TEMPORARY DIVISION OF TRAFFIC FLOWS IN OPPOSING DIRECTIONS ON ONE CARRIAGEWAY, OR TO MARK A BOUNDARY BETWEEN TWO CARRIAGEWAYS OF A DUAL CARRIAGEWAY WHICH MAY NOT BE CROSSED EXCEPT FOR FIRE SERVICE, AMBULANCE, POLICE OR CUSTOMS AND EXCISE PURPOSES. OR TO DELINEATE THE EDGE OF A TEMPORARY DIVERSION OF A ROUTE FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC. THE WHITE COLOURS SHALL BE ACHIEVED BY MEANS OF A REFLECTIVE MATERIAL THE RED COLOURS MAY BE ACHIEVED BY MEANS OF A REFLECTIVE MATERIAL. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 146 TRAFFIC CONE CONICAL TRAFFIC CONE TO DELINEATE THE EDGE OF A ROUTE FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC TO AVOID A PART OF THE CARRIAGEWAY. THE WHITE AND RED COLOURS MAY BE ACHIEVED BY MEANS OF A REFLECTIVE MATERIAL. (L.N. 72 of 1990) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 149 ROAD CLOSED THIS SIGN MAY BE PLACED ON OR NEAR A ROAD TO INDICATE THAT THE ROAD HAS BEEN CLOSED. THIS SIGN MAY BE USED WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATES IN FIGURE Nos. 405 AND 433. (L.N. 16 of 2007) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 148 STOPPING PLACE INDICATOR THIS SIGN IS TO INDICATE TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC THE PLACE BEYOND WHICH TRAFFIC SHALL NOT PROCEED WHEN A TEMPORARY RED LIGHT SIGNAL IS DISPLAYED AND NO STOP LINE IS PLACED ON THE CARRIAGEWAY. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 151 EXIT POINT THIS SIGN IS USED TO REGULATE TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS AT CAR PARKS, FILLING STATIONS OR OTHER PREMISES WITH MORE THAN ONE ACCESS TO THE ROAD. IT IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIGNS AT FIGURE NOS. 150, 152, 153. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 150 ENTRY POINT THIS SIGN IS USED TO REGULATE TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS AT CAR PARKS, FILLING STATIONS OR OTHER PREMISES WITH MORE THAN ONE ACCESS TO THE ROAD. IT IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIGNS AT FIGURE NOS 151, 152, 153. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 153 ACCESS RESTRICTION THIS SIGN IS USED TO REGULATE TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS AT CAR PARKS, FILLING STATIONS OR OTHER PREMISES WITH MORE THAN ONE ACCESS TO THE ROAD. IT IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIGNS AT FIGURE NOS. 150, 151, 152. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 152 EXIT RESTRICTION THIS SIGN IS USED TO REGULATE TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS AT CAR PARKS, FILLING STATIONS OR OTHER PREMISES WITH MORE THAN ONE ACCESS TO THE ROAD. IT IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIGNS AT FIGURE NOS. 150, 151, 153. EGULATORY FIGURE No. 155 CYCLING RESTRICTION THIS SIGN SHALL INDICATE THAT CYCLING IS PROHIBITED BEYOND THE SIGN AND CYCLISTS MUST DISMOUNT AND PUSH THEIR BICYCLE OR TRICYCLE IF THEY WISH TO PROCEED BEYOND THE SIGN. (L.N. 72 of 1990) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 154 CYCLISTS DISMOUNT THIS SIGN INDICATES TO CYCLISTS THAT THEY MUST DISMOUNT AND USE THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING WHEN CROSSING THE ROAD. REGULATORY FIGURE No. 159 VEHICLES OF THE NORTH-WEST RAILWAY AND TRAMS ONLY THIS SIGN PROHIBITS THE ENTRY OF ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT VEHICLES OF THE NORTH-WEST RAILWAY AND TRAMS AND SUCH VEHICLES AS ARE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER BY THE KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY CORPORATION, THE MTR CORPORATION LIMITED OR THE HONG KONG TRAMWAYS LIMITED, AS THE CASE MAY BE, AND PROHIBITS THE ENTRY OF ALL PERSONS EXCEPT THOSE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO ENTER BY THE KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY CORPORATION, THE MTR CORPORATION LIMITED OR THE HONG KONG TRAMWAYS LIMITED, AS THE CASE MAY BE. (L.N. 242 of 1987; 11 of 2007 s. 36) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 156 END OF CYCLING RESTRICTION THIS SIGN SHALL INDICATE THE END OF A CYCLING RESTRICTION INDICATED BY THE TRAFFIC SIGN OF THE TYPE SHOWN IN FIGURE No. 155. (L.N. 72 of 1990) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 161 GOODS VEHICLES KEEP TO NEARSIDE LANE THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT GOODS VEHICLES WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF THAT INDICATED MUST KEEP TO THE NEARSIDE LANE WITHIN THE AREA COVERED BY THE RESTRICTION. THE NUMERALS ON THE SIGN MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT DIFFERENT WEIGHT LIMITS. THE SIGN MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE IN FIGURE No. 417. (L.N. 147 of 1990) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 160 VEHICLES OF THE NORTH-WEST RAILWAY SPEED LIMIT THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT A SPEED LIMIT OF 10 km PER HOUR IS IMPOSED ON ALL VENICLES OF THE NORTH-WEST RAILWAY ON THE SECTION OF ROAD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SIGN, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER SPEED LIMIT THAT MAY BE IMPOSED ON ALL OTHER VENICLES, THIS SIGN MAY BE ERECTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROAD AT THE START OF THE RESTRICTION FACING ONCOMING VENICLES OF THE NORTH-WEST RAILWAY. THE NUMERALS ON THE SIGN MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT THE SPEED LIMIT REQUIRED. (L.N. 242 of 1987) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 163 END OF RAIL ONLY LANE THIS SIGN MAY BE USED TO INDICATE THE END OF RAIL ONLY LANE FOR VEHICLES OF THE NORTH-WEST RAILWAY. THE WORD "rail" AND CHARACTERS "輕鐵" MAY BE CHANGED TO "tram" AND "電車" TO INDICATE THE END OF TRAM ONLY LANE FOR TRAMS. (L.N. 291 of 1999) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 162 GO TO WEIGHSTATION THIS SIGN WHEN DISPLAYED INDICATES THAT THE VEHICLE PASSING THE SIGN MUST PROCEED TO THE WEIGHSTATION AT THE NEXT JUNCTION. THE DIRECTION OF THE ARROW MAY BE ALTERED. (L.N. 147 of 1990) REGULATORY FIGURE No. 164 ALL MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT FRANCHISED BUSES PROHIBITED FROM USING NEARSIDE LANE THE OPERATION TIME PERIOD MAY BE VARIED TO SPECIFY ANY PERIODS OF TIME OR TIMES OR IN 24-HOUR TIME DISPLAY WITHOUT THE WORDS "am" AND "上午" AND/OR "pm" AND "下午" AND TO SPECIFY ANY DAY OR DAYS. "EXCEPT GENERAL HOLIDAYS" AND "公眾假期例外" MAY BE DELETED FOR OPERATION ON ALL DAYS. THE NUMBER AND DIRECTION OF ARROWS MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT THE NUMBER OF LANES AVAILABLE