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(Cap 374 section 11) [25 August 1984] L.N. 303 of 1984 (L.N. 292 of 1983) Cap 374G reg 1 Citation PART I CITATION AND INTERPRETATION These regulations may be cited as the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations. Cap 374G reg 2 Interpretation Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "box junction" (黄色方格路口) 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) 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" (车路) 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" (中央分道带) 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" (过路处、行人) 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" (分隔车路) means a road in which under these regulations there are 2 separated carriageways for the passage of vehicles travelling in opposite directions; "emergency crossing" (紧急过路处) 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" (挖掘处) means any opening, hole or trench executed in any road; "footway" (行人径) means a pavement comprised in a road with a right of way on foot only; "franchised bus" (专利巴士) means a bus in respect of which a franchise is in force under the Public Bus Services Ordinance (Cap 230); "hours of darkness" (黑夜时间) means the time between a quarter of an hour after sunset and a quarter of an hour before sunrise; "kerb" (路边石) means a border of stone, concrete or other rigid material formed at the edge of a carriageway; "Lantau taxi" (大屿山的士) 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" (路旁停车处) 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" (交通灯) means an illuminated signal to control vehicular traffic or pedestrians; "light signal crossing" (交通灯控制的过路处) 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" (障碍物) 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" (单程路) means any road in which the driving of vehicles otherwise than in one direction is prohibited under these regulations; "passing place" (避车处、让车处) means a local widening of a road to enable vehicles to pass or overtake each other; "pedestrian-controlled vehicle" (徒步控制的车辆) 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" (行人优先使用区) means an area designated under regulation 40; "pedestrian refuge" (行人安全岛) 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" ("国家"的公共服务人员) 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" (能见度低的情况) 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" (订明道路标记) means a road marking of the size, colour and type prescribed in Schedule 2 or 4; "prescribed traffic sign" (订明交通标志) means a traffic sign of the size, colour and type prescribed in Schedule 1, 3 or 4; "prohibited zone" (禁区) means an area designated as a prohibited zone under regulation 14(1)(a); "rail stop" (轻铁站) means a designated rail stop under the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Regulations (Cap 372 sub. leg. A); (L.N. 242 of 1987) "restricted zone" (限制区) 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" (回旋处) means a road junction designed for the movement of traffic in one direction round a central island; "school crossing patrol" (学校交通安全队员) means any person authorized under regulation 34 to act as a school crossing patrol while so acting; "school crossing patrol sign" (学校交通安全队交通标志) means a traffic sign of the size, colour and type shown in Figure No. 804 in Schedule 4; "stud" (路钉) means a mark or device on a carriageway, whether or not projecting above the surface of the carriageway; "tailgate" (后挡板) includes a tail board; (L.N. 72 of 1990) "traffic lane" (行车) 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" (电车站) 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" (市区的士) 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" (交通灯控制的黄条过路处) 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" (斑马控制区) 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" (斑马) 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 the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation. (L.N. 242 of 1987) Cap 374G reg 3 Power to erect traffic signs 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. Cap 374G reg 3A Special provisions for certain traffic sips on private roads (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) Cap 374G reg 4 Variation to and illumination of traffic signs (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. Cap 374G reg 5 Power to place temporary traffic signs (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. Cap 374G reg 6 Cones and cylinders (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. Cap 374G reg 7 Beacons (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). Cap 374G reg 8 Power to place 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 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. Cap 374G reg 8A Special provisions for certain road markings on private roads (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) Cap 374G reg 9 Size of traffic signs and road markings 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. Cap 374G reg 10 Box junctions (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) Cap 374G reg 10A Yellow striped light signal crossing (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) Cap 374G reg 11 Double white lines (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. Cap 374G reg 12 Bus lane (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" (许可使用者) 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" (订明时间) means that period of time indicated on a sign of the type shown in Figure No. 406 in Schedule 1. Cap 374G reg 13 Studs (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" (可压低的路钉) 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" (不可压低的路钉) shall be construed accordingly. Cap 374G reg 14 Designation of prohibited and restricted zones (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 an 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.). Cap 374G reg 15 Occasional traffic signs 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. Cap 374G reg 15A Interpretation 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" (道路标记), 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" (交通标志), 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) Cap 374G reg 15B Commissioner may require owner of private road to place or remove traffic sign or road marking Remarks: 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) Cap 374G reg 15C Onus of proof 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" (交通标志) 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" (道路标记) in regulation 15A,the fact so alleged shall in the absence of evidence to the contrary be presumed. (L.N. 51 of 1989) Cap 374G reg 16 Traffic lights 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. Cap 374G reg 17 Significance of light signals (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" (停车) means the prescribed road marking shown in Figure No. 506 in Schedule 2. Cap 374G reg 18 Failure to comply with traffic signals 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. Cap 374G reg 19 Interpretation PART IV LIGHTING, SIGNING AND GUARDING OF ROAD WORKS, OBSTRUCTIONS AND EXCAVATIONS In this Part "person responsible" (负责人) 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) Cap 374G reg 20 Provision of lights and signs at road works (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. Cap 374G reg 21 Portable light signals or traffic signs for obstructions and excavations (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. Cap 374G reg 22 Dangerous excavations (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. Cap 374G reg 23 Additional lights and signs (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). Cap 374G reg 24 Rectification of deficiencies (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. Cap 374G reg 25 Removal of obstructions (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. Cap 374G reg 26 Saving 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. Cap 374G reg 27 Closure of roads 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; or (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.).(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) Cap 374G reg 28 Diversion and temporary closure (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). Cap 374G reg 28A Application This Part shall not apply to an expressway (within the meaning of section 122 of the Ordinance). (L.N. 248 of 1991) Cap 374G reg 29 Interpretation Remarks: 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" (铺有路面的道路) 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) Cap 374G reg 30 Establishment of zebra crossings (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. Cap 374G reg 31 Precedence for pedestrians 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. Cap 374G reg 32 Prohibition against overtaking at zebra crossings (1) The driver of a vehicle (hereinafter in this regulation referred to as the "approaching vehicle" (驶近的车辆) ) 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. Cap 374G reg 32A Additional rule for North-west Railway vehicles and trams 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) Cap 374G reg 33 Light signal crossing (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). Cap 374G reg 34 Authorization of a school crossing patrol (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. Cap 374G reg 35 Prohibition against unauthorized use of school crossing patrol sign 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. Cap 374G reg 36 Illumination of school crossing patrol sign 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. Cap 374G reg 37 Warning lights for a school crossing patrol 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. Cap 374G reg 38 Functions of a school crossing patrol (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. Cap 374G reg 39 Duties of pedestrians 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) Cap 374G reg 40 Pedestrian priority zones (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. Cap 374G reg 41 Prohibition against driving of motor cycles on pedestrian roads and on unleased Government land Remarks: 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) Cap 374G reg 41A Control of animals 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) Cap 374G reg 42 General driving rules 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 s