Cap. 374 sub. leg. Q

Road Traffic (Expressway) Regulations(Cap. 374, sections 6, 11, 13 and 131)(Enacting provision omitted—E.R. 2 of 2012) [1 October 1991] L.N. 367 of 1991(Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) Part I Preliminary (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 1. Citation (E.R. 1 of 2021)(1) These regulations may be cited as the Road Traffic (Expressway) Regulations.(2) (Omitted as spent—E.R. 2 of 2012) 2. Interpretation In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—carriageway (車路) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G);central reservation (中央分道帶) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G);expressway works permit (快速公路工程許可證) means a permit issued under regulation 18; left most lane (最左線), in relation to a carriageway, means the traffic lane of the carriageway that, when facing in the direction of traffic flow of the traffic lane— (a) is bound on the right-hand side by another traffic lane; and (b) is bound on the left-hand side—(i) for a left-driving expressway—(A) by a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 505, 512, 606 or 607 in Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G) or in Figure No. 951 in Schedule 2; or(B) in the absence of any such road marking, by a kerb, barrier fence or works area; or(ii) for a right-driving expressway—(A) by a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 505 or 607 in Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G); or(B) in the absence of any such road marking, by a kerb, barrier fence or works area; (L.N. 64 of 2017) left-driving expressway (靠左駛快速公路) means an expressway that is not a right-driving expressway; (L.N. 64 of 2017) right most lane (最右線), in relation to a carriageway, means the traffic lane of the carriageway that, when facing in the direction of traffic flow of the traffic lane— (a) is bound on the left-hand side by another traffic lane; and (b) is bound on the right-hand side—(i) for a left-driving expressway—(A) by a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 505 or 607 in Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G); or(B) in the absence of any such road marking, by a kerb, barrier fence or works area; or(ii) for a right-driving expressway—(A) by a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 505, 512, 606 or 607 in Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G) or in Figure No. 951 in Schedule 2; or(B) in the absence of any such road marking, by a kerb, barrier fence or works area; (L.N. 64 of 2017) right-driving expressway (靠右駛快速公路) means the section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road that is designated as an expressway under section 123(1) of the Ordinance; (L.N. 64 of 2017)traffic lane (行車綫) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G);verge (路邊) means any part of an expressway which is not a carriageway or central reservation 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 to the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G) or, in the absence of any such road marking, a kerb or a barrier fence;works area (工程範圍) means any area (the boundaries of which are marked or delineated as such) of an expressway where expressway works may be carried out under and in accordance with an expressway works permit.(E.R. 2 of 2012; L.N. 64 of 2017) 3. Application to State 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) Part II Permitted Traffic (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 4. Vehicles permitted (1) Subject to subregulation (2) and regulations 23 and 24, a person must not drive or use a vehicle on an expressway unless the vehicle is a specified vehicle that conforms with the following specifications—(a) the vehicle is propelled by an internal combustion engine only or is capable of being propelled by both an internal combustion engine and electric motor either in combination or separately, and the cylinder capacity of the engine is not less than 125 cubic centimetres; or(b) the vehicle is propelled by an electric motor only, and the motor’s rated power as shown in the registration document of the vehicle is not less than—(i) for a motor cycle or motor tricycle—3 kilowatts; or(ii) for a vehicle other than a motor cycle or motor tricycle—7 kilowatts. (L.N. 181 of 2024)(1A)-(1B) (Repealed L.N. 181 of 2024)(1C) To avoid doubt, in so far as any rated power shown in a registration document is concerned, only a numerical value equal to or higher than the applicable threshold under subregulation (1)(b) is to be regarded as not less than that threshold. (L.N. 79 of 2012; L.N. 181 of 2024)(2) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to—(a) a trailer which is being towed by a vehicle referred to in subregulation (1) or in paragraph (b) or (c);(b) a motor vehicle in respect of which a permit is issued under regulation 50A of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E); or(c) a motor vehicle other than one of those referred to in subregulation (1), which is—(i) owned by the Government; or (31 of 2025 s. 106)(ii) used by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, (2 of 2012 s. 3)in respect of which written permission has been given by the Commissioner to use an expressway.(3) In this regulation— specified vehicle (指明車輛) means— (a) a private car; (b) a taxi; (c) a private light bus; (d) a private bus; (e) a public bus; (f) a light goods vehicle; (g) a medium goods vehicle; (h) a heavy goods vehicle; (i) a motor cycle; (j) a motor tricycle; or (k) a recovery vehicle. (L.N. 181 of 2024) 5. Vehicles driven by learner drivers prohibited No person who is authorized to drive a motor vehicle only by virtue of his being the holder of a learner’s driving licence shall drive or use any such vehicle on an expressway.(23 of 2008 s. 56) 6. Animals prohibited Subject to regulation 24, no person in charge of an animal shall—(a) cause or permit the animal to be on an expressway except in or on a vehicle; or(b) remove the animal from, or cause or permit it to leave, a vehicle on an expressway unless it is necessary to transfer the animal from a vehicle, which has broken down or has been involved in an accident, to another vehicle. 7. Restriction on pedestrians (1) Subject to regulations 23 and 24, no person shall enter, use or remain on an expressway except in or on a motor vehicle.(2) Where a person is permitted to be on foot on an expressway under any of these regulations, he shall not walk on the carriageway or the central reservation unless—(a) it is necessary to do so in order to do something expressly required or permitted under these regulations;(b) the condition of the verge (where provided) is such that it is not reasonably possible to walk on it; or(c) no verge is provided. Part III Driving Rules (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 8. General driving rules Subject to regulations 23 and 24, a driver—(a) must, when entering, or proceeding along, the carriageway of an expressway that is contiguous to a central reservation, drive a motor vehicle in such a direction that the central reservation is at all times—(i) if the expressway is a left-driving expressway—on the right-hand side of the vehicle; or(ii) if the expressway is a right-driving expressway—on the left-hand side of the vehicle; (L.N. 64 of 2017)(b) shall not make a U-turn with a motor vehicle on an expressway;(c) shall not drive a motor vehicle on an expressway so that the vehicle travels backwards except in so far as it is necessary to enable the vehicle to be connected to another vehicle for the purpose of towing. 9. Stopping (1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (5) and regulations 23 and 24, no driver shall stop a motor vehicle or cause it to remain at rest on the carriageway of an expressway.(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), a motor vehicle may stop or remain at rest on the carriageway of an expressway—(a) by reason of a breakdown or mechanical defect or lack of fuel, electricity, oil or water required for the vehicle; (L.N. 79 of 2012)(b) by reason of any accident, illness or other emergency; or(c) to permit any person carried in or on the vehicle to give help which is required by any other person in any of the circumstances specified in paragraphs (a) and (b).(3) Where a motor vehicle stops or remains at rest on the carriageway of an expressway in the circumstances described in subregulation (2), the driver shall, as soon as and in so far as reasonably practicable, drive or move it off the carriageway on to the verge or central reservation which is contiguous to the carriageway.(4) A driver whose motor vehicle stops or remains at rest on any part of the carriageway of an expressway shall take all reasonable measures to give warning to drivers of other motor vehicles.(5) Subregulations (1), (3) and (4) shall not apply to a motor vehicle prevented from proceeding along the carriageway of an expressway by the presence of any person or object or any other vehicle. 10. Restriction on the use of verge or central reservation Subject to regulations 9(3), 23 and 24, no driver shall drive or stop a motor vehicle or cause or permit it to remain at rest on a verge or central reservation of an expressway. 11. Left-driving expressway: restriction on vehicles using right most lane (L.N. 64 of 2017)(1) This regulation applies to the driving of the following motor vehicles on a left-driving expressway— (L.N. 64 of 2017)(a) a medium goods vehicle;(b) a heavy goods vehicle;(c) a private bus;(d) a public bus;(e) a motor vehicle towing a trailer or another vehicle;(f) a motor vehicle in respect of which a permit is issued under regulation 50A of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E);(g) a recovery vehicle; (49 of 2000 s. 10)(h) any vehicle referred to in regulation 4(2)(c)(i) or (ii); and (49 of 2000 s. 10)(i) a motor cycle, motor tricycle, private car or light goods vehicle driven by a person who is authorized to drive it by a probationary driving licence. (23 of 2008 s. 57)(2) Subject to subregulation (3) and regulation 23, a person must not drive a motor vehicle referred to in subregulation (1) in the right most lane of the carriageway of a left-driving expressway where 3 or more traffic lanes are open for use by traffic proceeding in the same direction unless— (L.N. 64 of 2017)(a) there is a traffic sign indicating that the right most lane joins a diverging lane; and(b) it is necessary for the vehicle to be driven in the right most lane in order to proceed to that diverging lane. (L.N. 64 of 2017)(3) For the purpose of determining the number of traffic lanes under subregulation (2), the left most lane ceases to be considered as such— (L.N. 64 of 2017)(a) where its right-hand boundary is marked by a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 951 in Schedule 2; or(b) where it is designated as a bus lane within the meaning of regulation 2(1) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G) during the prescribed time as defined in regulation 12(4) of those Regulations. (L.N. 106 of 1995; L.N. 64 of 2017)(4) (Repealed 23 of 2008 s. 57) 11A. Right-driving expressway: restriction on vehicles using left most lane (1) This regulation applies to the driving of the following motor vehicles on a right-driving expressway—(a) a medium goods vehicle;(b) a heavy goods vehicle;(c) a private bus;(d) a public bus;(e) a motor vehicle towing a trailer or another vehicle;(f) a motor vehicle in respect of which a permit is issued under regulation 50A of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E);(g) a recovery vehicle;(h) any vehicle referred to in regulation 4(2)(c)(i) or (ii); and(i) a motor cycle, motor tricycle, private car or light goods vehicle driven by a person who is authorized to drive it by a probationary driving licence.(2) Subject to subregulation (3) and regulation 23, a person must not drive a motor vehicle referred to in subregulation (1) in the left most lane of the carriageway of a right-driving expressway where 3 or more traffic lanes are open for use by traffic proceeding in the same direction unless—(a) there is a traffic sign indicating that the left most lane joins a diverging lane; and(b) it is necessary for the vehicle to be driven in the left most lane in order to proceed to that diverging lane.(3) For the purpose of determining the number of traffic lanes under subregulation (2), the right most lane ceases to be considered as such—(a) where its left-hand boundary is marked by a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 951 in Schedule 2; or(b) where it is designated as a bus lane within the meaning of regulation 2(1) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G) during the prescribed time as defined in regulation 12(4) of those Regulations.(L.N. 64 of 2017) 12. Left-driving expressway: traffic confined to left most lane (L.N. 64 of 2017)(1) Subject to subregulations (1A) and (2), the driver of a motor vehicle on a left-driving expressway must drive the vehicle only in the left most lane of the carriageway of the expressway.(1A) (a) Where the left most lane is designated as a bus lane within the meaning of regulation 2(1) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G), the driver of a motor vehicle other than a permitted user shall during the prescribed time drive the vehicle only in the lane immediately to the right of the left most lane.(b) In paragraph (a)—permitted user (許可使用者) and prescribed time (訂明時間) have the meaning assigned to them by regulation 12(4) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G).(L.N. 106 of 1995)(2) Subregulations (1) and (1A) shall not apply—(a) where the vehicle is overtaking another vehicle or vehicles; or(b) where one or more traffic lanes merge with, or diverge from, other traffic lanes, but, in such a case, the driver shall, as soon as reasonably practicable and without prejudicing the safety of other users of the expressway, move the vehicle back to the left most lane of the carriageway of the expressway or the lane immediately to the right of the left most lane, as the case may be.(L.N. 106 of 1995; L.N. 64 of 2017) 12A. Right-driving expressway: traffic confined to right most lane (1) Subject to subregulations (2), (3) and (4), the driver of a motor vehicle on a right-driving expressway must drive the vehicle only in the right most lane of the carriageway of the expressway.(2) Where the right most lane is designated as a bus lane within the meaning of regulation 2(1) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G), the driver of a motor vehicle other than a permitted user must, during the prescribed time, drive the vehicle only in the lane immediately to the left of the right most lane.(3) Subregulations (1) and (2) do not apply—(a) where the vehicle is overtaking another vehicle or vehicles; or(b) where one or more traffic lanes merge with, or diverge from, other traffic lanes.(4) In a case described in subregulation (3)(a) or (b), the driver must, as soon as reasonably practicable and without prejudicing the safety of other users of the expressway, move the vehicle back to the right most lane of the carriageway of the expressway or the lane immediately to the left of the right most lane, as the case may be.(5) In subregulation (2)—permitted user (許可使用者) has the meaning given by regulation 12(4) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G);prescribed time (訂明時間) has the meaning given by regulation 12(4) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G).(L.N. 64 of 2017) 13. Left-driving expressway: overtaking (L.N. 64 of 2017)The driver of a motor vehicle on a left-driving expressway must not, without reasonable excuse, overtake any other vehicle or vehicles on the left-hand side of the vehicle or vehicles being overtaken except that— (L.N. 64 of 2017)(a) where there is a traffic sign indicating that the traffic lanes diverge, the overtaking vehicle and the vehicle or vehicles being overtaken are proceeding towards different carriageways of the divergence; or(b) the vehicle or vehicles being overtaken are stationary. 13A. Right-driving expressway: overtaking (1) The driver of a motor vehicle on a right-driving expressway must not, without reasonable excuse, overtake any other vehicle or vehicles on the right-hand side of the vehicle or vehicles being overtaken.(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply if—(a) where there is a traffic sign indicating that the traffic lanes diverge, the overtaking vehicle and the vehicle or vehicles being overtaken are proceeding towards different carriageways of the divergence; or(b) the vehicle or vehicles being overtaken are stationary.(L.N. 64 of 2017) Part IV Traffic Signs, Road Markings and Advertisements (Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2021) 14. Power to place and vary 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 an expressway—(a) any traffic sign prescribed in Schedule 1; or(b) any road marking prescribed in Schedule 2.(2) The meaning of—(a) a traffic sign prescribed in Schedule 1; or(b) a road marking prescribed in Schedule 2,shall be in accordance with its content and the note relating to the Figure of that sign or marking in the respective Schedule.(3) The Commissioner may vary—(a) any figures or the direction of any arrow on any traffic sign prescribed in Schedule 1; or(b) any lines or the direction of any arrow on any road marking prescribed in Schedule 2,to adapt the sign or the marking, as the case may be, to the particular circumstances of an expressway.(4) The Commissioner may by the erection or placing of an appropriate sign revoke, amend or suspend the operation of any traffic sign erected or placed under subregulation (1).(5) The Commissioner of Police may by the erection or placing of an appropriate sign amend or temporarily suspend the operation of any traffic sign erected or placed under subregulation (1) for a period not exceeding 72 hours.(6) A traffic sign may, subject to subregulation (7), be of such material as will cause it to reflect light or be illuminated.(7) No reflecting material shall be applied to any black part of a traffic sign. 15. Prohibition of advertisements No person shall paint or affix or cause or permit to be painted or affixed any poster, placard, bill, advertisement or other similar matter on or over an expressway except with the written permission of the Commissioner. Part V Closure and Diversion (Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2021) 16. Closure (1) Where in the opinion of the Commissioner it is necessary to close an expressway or any part of it to all or any particular kind of traffic, he may close the expressway 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. 904 in Schedule 1 or a sign of the type shown in Figure No. 149 in Schedule 1 to the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. G) 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. (E.R. 1 of 2021)(3) The closure of an expressway under subregulation (1) shall not apply to a vehicle in respect of which oral or written permission has been given by the Commissioner to use the closed expressway.(4) Subject to subregulation (3), no person shall drive a vehicle on an expressway closed under subregulation (1). 17. Diversion and temporary closure (1) The Commissioner or the Commissioner of Police may—(a) cause all traffic or any particular kind of traffic on an expressway to be diverted at any time; and(b) without publication of a notice under regulation 16(2), close an expressway or any part of it to all or any particular kind of traffic for any period not exceeding 72 hours.(2) No person shall drive a vehicle on an expressway in contravention of subregulation (1). Part VI Expressway Works (Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2021) 18. Expressway works permit The Director may, on application made to him in writing containing such particulars as he may require for the purpose of this regulation, issue an expressway works permit to authorize the applicant to carry out any expressway works. 19. Provision of signs, markings and lanterns (1) The Director may direct that certain traffic signs, road markings or lanterns shall be provided and maintained by the Highways Department for the purpose of lighting, signing and guarding expressway works, and, in such a case, the person responsible shall pay to the Director such costs including reasonable administrative charges as the Director determines.(2) Such costs may be recoverable by the Director from the person responsible as a civil debt. 20. Persons and vehicles in connection with expressway works (1) Any person (other than a relevant person within the meaning of section 125(7) of the Ordinance) who carries out expressway works and any vehicle used in connection therewith shall comply with the conditions specified in Schedule 3 in addition to any condition contained in the expressway works permit.(2) Any relevant person (within the meaning of section 125(7) of the Ordinance) who, without an expressway works permit, carries out any expressway works which comprise only inspections, investigations or surveys in respect of an expressway and any vehicle used in connection therewith shall comply with the conditions specified in Schedule 4.(3) The Director, the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Police may exempt any person or vehicle referred to in subregulation (1) or (2) from the conditions specified in Schedule 3 or 4. 21. Display of expressway works permit (1) Subject to subregulation (2), where an expressway works permit has been issued, the person responsible for the expressway works shall display the permit or a copy of the permit in some conspicuous place in, or in the vicinity of, the works area.(2) Subregulation (1) shall not apply where the expressway works are being carried out from, or by means of, a vehicle, but, in such a case, the driver of the vehicle shall have with him the permit or a copy of the permit and shall immediately produce it for inspection if so requested by the Director or a police officer in uniform. Part VII Exemptions (Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2021) 22. General exemptions These regulations shall not apply to a person—(a) engaged in the driving or stopping of any vehicle for fire services, ambulance, or police purposes if compliance with the regulations is likely to hinder the use of the vehicle for any of those purposes; or(b) complying with any direction given by a police officer in uniform. 23. Exemptions in connection with expressway works, inspection, breakdown, etc. (1) Regulation 4 shall not apply to—(a) a person or a vehicle carrying out expressway works in a works area under and in accordance with an expressway works permit; or(b) a relevant person or vehicle referred to in regulation 20(2).(2) Regulations 7, 9 and 10 shall not apply to —(a) a person or a vehicle carrying out expressway works in a works area under and in accordance with an expressway works permit;(b) a relevant person or vehicle referred to in regulation 20(2);(c) a person removing a vehicle from any part of the expressway; or(d) a person obtaining or giving help required as a result of an accident or in an emergency.(3) Regulations 8, 11(2) and 11A(2) do not apply to any vehicle within a works area where the boundaries of the works area are marked or delineated to indicate that it is not open to general traffic. (L.N. 64 of 2017) 24. Particular exemptions (1) The Commissioner may by notice in the Gazette—(a) authorize the use of any part of an expressway by any particular kind of traffic not otherwise permitted under regulation 4, 6 or 7 for such period and subject to such conditions as he may think necessary; or(b) suspend the application of any provision of regulation 9 to any part of an expressway for such period as he may think necessary.(2) Subject to subregulation (3), the Commissioner may, by notice in the Gazette, suspend the application of any provision of regulation 4, 7, 8 or 10 to any person or vehicle on any part of an expressway for such period as he may think necessary.(3) The Commissioner or the Commissioner of Police may at any time and without notice suspend the application of any provision of regulation 4, 7, 8 or 10 to any person or vehicle on any part of an expressway for a period not exceeding 72 hours. Part VIII Offences, Penalties and Saving (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 25. Failure to comply with traffic signs and road markings Subject to regulation 22(a) or (b), no driver of a motor vehicle on an expressway shall fail to comply with the requirement indicated by—(a) a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Figure Nos. 903 to 906 inclusive in Schedule 1; or(b) a road marking of the type shown in the Figure No. 952 in Schedule 2. 26. Offences and penalties (1) Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes any of the provisions of, or any requirement imposed on him under, regulation 4(1), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9(1), (3) or (4), 10, 11(2), 11A(2), 12(1), 12A(1), 13, 13A(1), 15, 16(4), 17(2), 20(1) or (2), 21(1) or 25 commits an offence and is liable on first conviction to a fine at level 2 and imprisonment for 3 months and on second or subsequent conviction to a fine at level 3 and imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 64 of 2017; E.R. 1 of 2021)(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), where a vehicle to which regulation 20(1) or (2) applies fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the conditions specified in Schedule 3 or Schedule 4, as the case may be, the driver of that vehicle commits an offence. 27. Saving for other enactments Unless otherwise provided in these regulations or another enactment, these regulations shall be in addition to, and shall not derogate from, the provisions of any other enactment relating to the regulation of road traffic or the use of vehicles or roads. Part IX Miscellaneous (Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2012) 28. Amendment of Schedules The Secretary may, by order published in the Gazette, amend Schedule 1, 2, 3 or 4.(L.N. 106 of 2002; L.N. 130 of 2007; 6 of 2012 s. 2) 29. (Omitted as spent—E.R. 2 of 2012) Schedule 1 [regs. 14, 16, 25 & 28]Traffic Signs (Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2021) Informatory Figure No. 901 Start and Continuation of Expressway This sign indicates the start and continuation of the area where the prohibitions and restrictions imposed by Part 14 of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374) and the Road Traffic (Expressway) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. Q) apply. The sign may be used alone or in conjunction with any other sign.(E.R. 2 of 2012; E.R. 1 of 2021) Informatory Figure No. 902 End of an Expressway This sign indicates the end of the area where the prohibitions and restrictions imposed by Part 14 of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374) and the Road Traffic (Expressway) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. Q) apply.(E.R. 2 of 2012; E.R. 1 of 2021) Regulatory Figure No. 903 Lane Signal This sign when displayed above a traffic lane indicates that vehicles may proceed or continue to do so in that lane beneath or beyond the sign and in the direction opposite to that in which the sign faces. Regulatory Figure No. 904 Lane Signal This sign when displayed above a traffic lane indicates that vehicles shall not proceed beneath or beyond the sign in that lane in the direction opposite to that in which the sign faces. Regulatory Figure No. 905 Lane Signal Proceed Right or Keep Right The direction of the arrow may be reversed to indicate— Proceed Left or Keep Left This sign when displayed above a traffic lane indicates that vehicles must proceed or keep to the lane on the right-hand side (or to the lane on the left-hand side if the direction of the arrow is reversed) of the lane above which the sign is displayed.(L.N. 64 of 2017) Regulatory Figure No. 906 Lane Signal Leave Expressway at Next Exit on the Left Ahead The direction of the arrow may be reversed to indicate— Leave Expressway at Next Exit on the Right Ahead This sign indicates that vehicles shall leave the expressway at the next exit on the left ahead (or on the right ahead if the direction of the arrow is reversed).(L.N. 64 of 2017) Schedule 2 [regs. 2, 11, 11A, 14, 25 & 28](L.N. 64 of 2017)Road Markings (Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2021) Informatory Figure No. 951 Lane Line Marking If the expressway is a left-driving expressway, longitudinal marking under regulation 11(3) to indicate that the traffic lane to the left of the marking viewed in the direction of traffic flow is not part of the main carriageway. If the expressway is a right-driving expressway, longitudinal marking under regulation 11A(3) to indicate that the traffic lane to the right of the marking viewed in the direction of traffic flow is not part of the main carriageway.(L.N. 64 of 2017) Regulatory Figure No. 952 Police Only To indicate to vehicular traffic a layby or similar area for use by police vehicles only. Schedule 3 [regs. 20(1) & (3) & 28]Conditions in respect of Persons Carrying out Expressway Works and Vehicles Used in Connection Therewith (Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2021) 1. A person carrying out expressway works shall, at all times whilst on foot on any part of an expressway, wear a reflective jacket—(a) of a type approved by the Director;(b) bearing the name of the company or other organization (if any) in respect of which the expressway works permit has been issued; and(c) in such manner that it is not covered by any other garment. 2. A vehicle used in connection with those expressway works shall have—(a) as the main colour of the bodywork of the vehicle the colour yellow in accordance with No. 008 E51 in British Standard 5252F;(b) such flashing lanterns and warning signs of a type approved by the Commissioner or the Director and mounted in a prominent position on the vehicle, as the Commissioner or the Director may require; and(c) marked on the vehicle in 2 or more prominent positions on the sides of the vehicle in a contrasting colour the name of the company or other organization (if any) in respect of which the expressway works permit has been issued. Schedule 4 [regs. 20(2) & (3) & 28]Conditions in respect of Relevant Persons Carrying out Expressway Works which Comprise Only Inspections, Investigations or Surveys and Vehicles Used in Connection Therewith (Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2021) 1. A relevant person carrying out expressway works which comprise only inspections investigations or surveys shall, at all times whilst on foot on any part of an expressway, wear a reflective jacket—(a) of a type approved by the Director; and(b) in such manner that it is not covered by any other garment. 2. A vehicle used in connection with those expressway works shall have—(a) as the main colour of the bodywork of the vehicle the colour yellow in accordance with No. 008 E51 in British Standard 5252F;(b) such flashing lanterns and warning signs of a type approved by the Commissioner or the Director and mounted in a prominent position on the vehicle, as the Commissioner or the Director may require; and(c) displayed in a prominent position on the vehicle a sign bearing the name, device, symbol or description, approved by the Commissioner or the Director, of the government department, company or other organization (if any) using the vehicle. Schedule 5 (Omitted as spent—E.R. 1 of 2021)