Cap. 374 sub. leg. G

Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations(Cap. 374, section 11) [25 August 1984] L.N. 303 of 1984(Format changes—E.R. 3 of 2024) Part I Citation and Interpretation 1. Citation These regulations may be cited as the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations. 2. Interpretation (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—box junction (黃色方格路口) means an area of carriageway at a road junction which is indicated by a road marking in accordance with Figure No. 514 or 522 in Schedule 2; (L.N. 242 of 1987)bus lane (巴士綫) means a traffic lane of the type bounded by a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 504 or 518 in Schedule 2 and marked at its commencement by a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 510 in Schedule 2;bus stop (巴士站) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Public Bus Services Regulations (Cap. 230 sub. leg. A); (L.N. 23 of 1989)carriageway (車路) means a way constituting or comprised in a road, being a way over which the public have a right of way for the passage of motor vehicles;central reservation (中央分道帶) means any provision, not consisting of a pedestrian refuge, made under these regulations on a road for separating the carriageway to be used by vehicles travelling in one direction from the carriageway to be used by vehicles travelling in the opposite direction, and having as a boundary which separates it from the carriageway a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 505 or 607 in Schedule 2 or, in the absence of either of these, a kerb or a barrier fence; (L.N. 248 of 1991)controlled (控制) in relation to any crossing (including a zebra crossing) means a crossing at which traffic is for the time being controlled by a police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform and uncontrolled (不受控制) shall be construed accordingly;crossing (過路處、行人綫) means a crossing made under these regulations available on a road for the use of pedestrians;Director means the Director of Highways; (L.N. 127 of 1986)dual-carriageway road (分隔車路) means a road in which under these regulations there are 2 separated carriageways for the passage of vehicles travelling in opposite directions;emergency crossing (緊急過路處) means an access across a central reservation on a road for a vehicle to be driven from a carriageway on one side of the central reservation to the carriageway on the other side in an emergency; (L.N. 248 of 1991)excavation (挖掘處) means any opening, hole or trench executed in any road;footway (行人徑) means a pavement comprised in a road with a right of way on foot only;franchised bus (專利巴士) means a bus in respect of which a franchise is in force under the Public Bus Services Ordinance (Cap. 230);hours of darkness (黑夜時間) means the time between a quarter of an hour after sunset and a quarter of an hour before sunrise;kerb (路邊石) means a border of stone, concrete or other rigid material formed at the edge of a carriageway;Lantau taxi (大嶼山的士) means a taxi that is licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within the permitted area as specified in paragraph 2 of Schedule 7 to the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E); (L.N. 86 of 2001)lay by (路旁停車處) means an area by the side of a road intended as a stopping place for any vehicle, unless otherwise indicated by a traffic sign or a road marking, and separated from the main carriageway by a road marking shown in Figure No. 606 in Schedule 2;left-driving road (靠左駛道路) means a road that is not a right-driving road; (L.N. 63 of 2017)light signal (交通燈) means an illuminated signal to control vehicular traffic or pedestrians;light signal crossing (交通燈控制的過路處) means a crossing delineated in accordance with Figure No. 803 in Schedule 4 at which light signals in accordance with Figure No. 701 in Schedule 3 operate;major road (大路) means a road or roundabout at a road junction into which vehicular traffic emerges from a minor road;minor road (小路) means a road immediately before a road junction between that road and another road or roundabout, on which the sign shown in Figure No. 101 or 102 in Schedule 1 is erected under these regulations or the marking shown in Figure No. 508 in Schedule 2 is placed;N T taxi (新界的士) means a taxi that is licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers within the permitted area as specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 7 to the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E); (L.N. 86 of 2001)obstruction (障礙物) means any material, machinery, tools, rubbish, vehicle or other thing placed upon any road in such a manner as to obstruct or endanger the passage of any person or of any vehicle on the road;one way street (單程路) means any road in which the driving of vehicles otherwise than in one direction is prohibited under these regulations;passing place (避車處、讓車處) means a local widening of a road to enable vehicles to pass or overtake each other;pedestrian priority zone (行人優先使用區) means an area designated under regulation 40;pedestrian refuge (行人安全島) means an area made available under these regulations on a road for the use of pedestrians only at a crossing;pedestrian-controlled vehicle (徒步控制的車輛) has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A); person in the public service of the State (“國家”的公共服務人員) means a person who is— (3 of 2002 s. 15) (a) a public officer; (b) a member of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army; or (2 of 2012 s. 3) (c) a member of—(i) (Repealed 20 of 1997 s. 25)(ii) the Government Flying Service; (3 of 2002 s. 15)(iii) the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force; (L.N. 362 of 1997)(iv) the Essential Services Corps;(v) the Civil Aid Service; (58 of 1997 s. 34)(vi) the Auxiliary Medical Service; or (57 of 1997 s. 34)(vii) the Auxiliary Fire Services; poor visibility conditions (能見度低的情況) means, in relation to a vehicle used or driven on a road other than in the hours of darkness, such conditions adversely affecting visibility (whether consisting of, or including, fog, smoke, heavy rain or spray, dense cloud, or any similar condition) as seriously reduce the ability of the driver (after the appropriate use by him of any windscreen wiper, demister, or washer) to see other vehicles or persons on the road, or the ability of other users of the road to see his vehicle;prescribed road marking (訂明道路標記) means a road marking of the size, colour and type prescribed in Schedule 2 or 4;prescribed traffic sign (訂明交通標誌) means a traffic sign of the size, colour and type prescribed in Schedule 1, 3 or 4;prohibited zone (禁區) means an area designated as a prohibited zone under regulation 14(1)(a); rail stop (輕鐵站) means— (a) during the Concession Period within the meaning of section 2(1) of the Mass Transit Railway Ordinance (Cap. 556), a rail stop designated by regulation made under the Mass Transit Railway Ordinance (Cap. 556); and (b) at any other time, a designated rail stop under the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Regulations (Cap. 372 sub. leg. A); (11 of 2007 s. 36) remote control parking device (遙控泊車設備) has the meaning given by regulation 40C(5) of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A); (L.N. 180 of 2024)restricted zone (限制區) means an area designated as a restricted zone under regulation 14(1)(b);right-driving road (靠右駛道路) means the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road; (L.N. 63 of 2017) road works (道路工程) means any excavation, structural or maintenance work or any other work executed on or near the road together with the area for— (a) the storage of any material; (b) the storage and operation of any constructional plant; and (c) the construction of any temporary structure in connection with road works; roundabout (迴旋處) means a road junction designed for the movement of traffic in one direction round a central island;school crossing patrol (學校交通安全隊員) means any person authorized under regulation 34 to act as a school crossing patrol while so acting;school crossing patrol sign (學校交通安全隊交通標誌) means a traffic sign of the size, colour and type shown in Figure No. 804 in Schedule 4;stud (路釘) means a mark or device on a carriageway, whether or not projecting above the surface of the carriageway;tailgate (後擋板) includes a tail board; (L.N. 72 of 1990)traffic lane (行車綫) means, in relation to a road, a part of the carriageway having as a boundary which separates it from another such part a road marking of the type shown in Figure No. 501, 502, 503, 503A, 504, 505, 510, 511, 512, 513, 513A, 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; L.N. 63 of 2017)tram stop (電車站) means a place designated as a tram stop under regulation 3 of the Tramway Regulations (Cap. 107 sub. leg. B); (L.N. 221 of 1986)Urban taxi (市區的士) means a taxi but does not include a Lantau taxi or an N T taxi; (L.N. 86 of 2001)yellow striped light signal crossing (交通燈控制的黃條過路處) means a light signal crossing delineated in accordance with Figure No. 806 in Schedule 4; (L.N. 72 of 1990; L.N. 350 of 1990)zebra controlled area (斑馬綫控制區) means the area of carriageway in the vicinity of a zebra crossing, and lying on both sides of the crossing or only on one side of the crossing, being an area the presence and limits of which are indicated in accordance with Figure No. 802 in Schedule 4;zebra crossing (斑馬綫) means a crossing for pedestrians established on any road in accordance with regulation 30, the presence and limits of which are indicated in accordance with Figure No. 801 in Schedule 4.(E.R. 3 of 2024)(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.(3A) In these regulations, a reference to remotely parking a motor vehicle—(a) is a reference to parking the vehicle by the use of a remote control parking device; and(b) includes moving the vehicle out of the place where it is parked by the use of a remote control parking device. (L.N. 180 of 2024)(4) Regulations 3, 5, 8, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 43, 46(b) and 59 shall apply in relation to any part of the carriageway of the North-west Railway that is not a road, and to vehicles of the North-west Railway on such carriageway, in the same way as those regulations apply in relation to roads and to vehicles on roads: Provided that no signs or road markings shall be erected or placed on, or extend over, any part of the carriageway of the North-west Railway that is not a road without the consent of— (L.N. 242 of 1987; 11 of 2007 s. 36) (a) during the Concession Period within the meaning of section 2(1) of the Mass Transit Railway Ordinance (Cap. 556), the MTR Corporation Limited; and (b) at any other time, the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation. (11 of 2007 s. 36) Part II Traffic Signs and Road Markings 3. Power to erect traffic signs (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. 3A. Special provisions for certain traffic signs 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) 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. 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. 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. 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). 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. 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) 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. 10. Box junctions (1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), 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; or(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.(c) (Repealed L.N. 63 of 2017)(3) Subregulation (1) also does not apply to a vehicle driven into a box junction marked in accordance with Figure No. 514 in Schedule 2 if—(a) where the box junction is on a left-driving road, the vehicle—(i) is driven 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(ii) 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; or(b) where the box junction is on a right-driving road, the vehicle—(i) is driven from a traffic lane marked with a left 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 left turn; and(ii) is prevented from being driven out of the box junction by other stationary vehicles in or near the box junction waiting to complete a left turn, or by vehicles moving in the opposite direction. (L.N. 63 of 2017)(L.N. 63 of 2017) 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) 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, 503 or 503A 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 that vehicle, any other vehicle or any person;(ii) the driver can return to—(A) if the carriageway constitutes, or is comprised in, a left-driving road—the left side of the continuous white line with a broken white line before the commencement of continuous double white lines; or(B) if the carriageway constitutes, or is comprised in, a right-driving road—the right side of the continuous white line with a broken white line before the commencement of continuous double white lines; and (L.N. 63 of 2017)(iii) the driver 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)— (L.N. 63 of 2017)(i) if the carriageway constitutes, or is comprised in, a left-driving road—to make a right turn into or out of any road, premises or place adjacent to the carriageway; or(ii) if the carriageway constitutes, or is comprised in, a right-driving road—to make a left 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.(L.N. 63 of 2017) 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. E). (E.R. 3 of 2024)(4) In this regulation—permitted user (許可使用者) means that class of motor vehicle indicated on a sign, of the type shown in Figure No. 118, 118A, 119, 119A, 164 or 164A in Schedule 1 erected at the commencement of a bus lane, as being permitted to enter that bus lane; (L.N. 86 of 2001; L.N. 63 of 2017)prescribed time (訂明時間) means that period of time indicated on a sign of the type shown in Figure No. 406 in Schedule 1. 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 illuminated colour in either case must be white. (L.N. 63 of 2017)(2A) Despite subregulation (2), the illuminated colour may be red if the studs are used to delineate—(a) the left edge of a carriageway constituting, or comprised in, a left-driving road; or(b) the right edge of a carriageway constituting, or comprised in, a right-driving road. (L.N. 63 of 2017)(2B) Despite subregulation (2), the illuminated colour may be amber if the studs are used to delineate—(a) the right edge of a carriageway adjacent to a central reservation where the carriageway constitutes, or is comprised in, a left-driving road; or(b) the left edge of a carriageway adjacent to a central reservation where the carriageway constitutes, or is comprised in, a right-driving road. (L.N. 63 of 2017)(2C) Despite subregulation (2), the illuminated colour may be green if the studs are used to delineate the edge of any part of a carriageway at a road junction, lay by or passing place. (L.N. 63 of 2017)(3)-(4) (Repealed L.N. 291 of 1999)(5) For the purposes of this regulation depressible stud (可壓低的路釘) means a stud so embedded in or fixed to the surface of a carriageway that the height by which it projects above the surface of the carriageway in the immediate vicinity is apt to be reduced when pressure is applied to it from above; and non-depressible stud (不可壓低的路釘) shall be construed accordingly. 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 any motor vehicle or any motor vehicle of the type or class specified in a designation under subregulation (1)(b) shall load or unload goods—(a) in the restricted zone if the driver of such a motor vehicle is prohibited absolutely from loading or unloading goods in the restricted zone; or(b) in the restricted zone at a time when the driver of such a motor vehicle is prohibited from loading or unloading goods in the restricted zone.(8) Subregulations (5), (6) and (7) shall not apply to—(a) a vehicle which is being driven for any fire services, ambulance, police or customs and excise service purpose if compliance with any of those subregulations is likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for that purpose; or(b) a vehicle in respect of which a prohibited zone permit or restricted zone permit for the prohibited zone or restricted zone, as the case may be, is issued and is valid in accordance with the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E). (E.R. 3 of 2024) 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. Part IIA Owners of Private Roads may be Required to Place or Remove Traffic Signs and Road Markings 15A. Interpretation For purposes of this Part—place (放置), in relation to a traffic sign, includes erect;remove (移去), in relation to a road marking, includes obliterate; road marking (道路標記), in relation to a notice under— (a) regulation 15B(1)(a), means any road marking—(i) in respect of which a permit could be issued under regulation 8; or(ii) specified in a notice under regulation 8A; and (b) regulation 15B(1)(b), means any road marking placed on or near a private road, irrespective of whether such road marking was so placed before, on or after the commencement# of the Road Traffic (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 1988 (80 of 1988), but does not include any such road marking so placed—(i) on or after that commencement; and(ii) in contravention of section 51(1) of the Ordinance,where the owner of that road did not so place, cause or permit to be so placed, that road marking; traffic sign (交通標誌), in relation to a notice under— (a) regulation 15B(1)(a), means any traffic sign—(i) in respect of which a permit could be issued under regulation 3; or(ii) specified in a notice under regulation 3A; and (b) regulation 15B(1)(b), means any traffic sign placed on or near a private road, irrespective of whether such traffic sign was so placed before, on or after the commencement of the Road Traffic (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 1988 (80 of 1988), but does not include any such traffic sign so placed—(i) on or after that commencement; and(ii) in contravention of section 51(1) of the Ordinance,where the owner of that road did not so place, cause or permit to be so placed, that traffic sign. (L.N. 22 of 1989) Editorial Note: # Commencement date: 1 July 1989. 15B. Commissioner may require owner of private road to place or remove traffic sign or road marking (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) 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 (交通標誌) in regulation 15A; and(b) in the case of that road marking, a road marking within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of road marking (道路標記) in regulation 15A,the fact so alleged shall in the absence of evidence to the contrary be presumed.(L.N. 51 of 1989) Part III Light Signals 16. Traffic lights 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. 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 a red “T” characteristic shall indicate, during such time as it is illuminated, that vehicles of the North-west Railway or trams shall not proceed beyond the stop line on the carriageway or on the carriageway of the North-west Railway provided in conjunction with the light signals or, if the stop line is not for the time being visible or there is no stop line, beyond the light signals notwithstanding any other indications given by the light signals; (L.N. 242 of 1987)(i) a white symbol of the type shown in Figure No. 703 in Schedule 3 shall indicate, during such time as it is illuminated with a steady or intermittent light, that vehicles of the North-west Railway or trams may pass the light signals and may, subject to complying with any prescribed traffic sign or prescribed road marking, proceed only in the direction in which the apex of the white symbol points notwithstanding any other indication given by the light signals, and if 2 or more white symbols are illuminated at the same time indicating the directions that vehicles of the North-west Railway or trams may proceed then such vehicles may proceed in any one of the directions in compliance with any one of the white symbols so illuminated; (L.N. 242 of 1987)(j) a white symbol of the type shown in Figure No. 703 in Schedule 3 shall indicate, during such time as it is flashing, that the period during which the vehicle of the North-west Railway may proceed is about to end. (L.N. 242 of 1987)(2) A driver of a vehicle on a road passing any light signals in accordance with subregulation (1) shall proceed with due regard to the safety of other drivers and users of the road and in accordance with any direction of any police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform.(3) For the purpose of subregulation (1) stop line (停車綫) means the prescribed road marking shown in Figure No. 506 in Schedule 2. 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. Part IV Lighting, Signing and Guarding of Road Works, Obstructions and Excavations 19. Interpretation In this Part person responsible (負責人) in relation to any road works, obstruction or excavation means the person under whose supervision or direction the road works are carried out or the obstruction or excavation is caused or made.(71 of 1991 s. 9) 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. 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. 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. 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). 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. 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. 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. Part V Road Closures 27. Closure of roads (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, the Commissioner may close that road or part of it to such traffic for such period as the Commissioner may think necessary.(2) A closure under subregulation (1) must be indicated by a sign of the type shown in Figure No. 149 in Schedule 1 and a notice of such closure must 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) does not apply to— (L.N. 167 of 2025)(a) a vehicle which is being driven for any fire services, ambulance, police or customs and excise service purpose if compliance with the closure is likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for that purpose; (L.N. 16 of 2007)(b) a vehicle in respect of which a closed road permit for the road is issued and is valid in accordance with the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E); (L.N. 16 of 2007)(c) any category of taxis in respect of which an exemption is granted by the Commissioner under subregulation (3A); or (L.N. 16 of 2007)(d) a vehicle jointly approved by the Government and a competent authority to participate in a cross-boundary driving scheme designated under subregulation (3C), but only to the extent that it is necessary for the vehicle to be driven on the road in order to participate in the scheme. (L.N. 167 of 2025)(3A) The Commissioner may—(a) grant an exemption to any category of taxis from any closure under subregulation (1)—(i) for an indefinite period or a specified period;(ii) on specified days, during specified hours in any day, or during specified hours in any specified days; and(iii) on any other conditions as the Commissioner thinks fit;(b) revoke or suspend such exemption; and(c) revoke, vary or add to any condition referred to in paragraph (a). (L.N. 16 of 2007)(3B) The Commissioner must give notice of any exemption, revocation, suspension, variation or addition under subregulation (3A) in the Gazette. (L.N. 16 of 2007)(3C) For the purposes of subregulation (3)(d), the Commissioner may, by notice published in the Gazette, designate a cross-boundary driving scheme that satisfies one or more of the requirements specified in subregulation (3D). (L.N. 167 of 2025)(3D) The requirements are that—(a) a quota is set under the scheme to limit the number of vehicles that may be approved to participate in the scheme;(b) a balloting mechanism is adopted under the scheme to limit the number of vehicles that may be approved to participate in the scheme;(c) a booking mechanism is adopted under the scheme to limit the number of vehicles travelling between Hong Kong and the Mainland or between Hong Kong and Macao on a particular day (or during a period of time of a particular day) under the scheme. (L.N. 167 of 2025)(4) Subject to subregulation (3), a person must not drive a vehicle on any road closed under subregulation (1).(5) In this regulation—competent authority (主管當局), in relation to a cross-boundary driving scheme designated under subregulation (3C), means a government authority of the Mainland or Macao having control over, or responsibility for, regulating the scheme;cross-boundary (跨境) means travelling to or from the Mainland or Macao;road (道路) does not include a private road. (L.N. 167 of 2025)(L.N. 167 of 2025) 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) does 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), a person must not drive a vehicle on any road in contravention of subregulation (1).(L.N. 167 of 2025) 28A. Application This Part does not apply to an expressway (within the meaning of section 122 of the Ordinance).(L.N. 248 of 1991; L.N. 167 of 2025) Part VI Pedestrians and Pedestrian Crossings 29. Interpretation In this Part— pedestrian road (行人道路) means a road, or any portion of a road, on unleased Government land which— (29 of 1998 s. 82) (a) is not a surfaced road; (b) is a surfaced road of less than 2 m in width at any point; or (c) is declared under regulation 41(5)(a) to be a pedestrian road; surfaced road (鋪有路面的道路) means a road constructed with a surface suitable for the regular passage of motor vehicles; unleased Government land (未批租政府土地) means land which is not— (a) held under a Government lease or a tenancy granted by the Government or any agreement for such a lease or tenancy; (b) vested in a person by an Ordinance; or (c) occupied under—(i) a licence issued under section 5 of the Land (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 28);(ii) a licence or permit granted or issued under any other Ordinance; or(iii) a deed or memorandum of appropriation made by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. (29 of 1998 s. 82) (29 of 1998 s. 82) 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. 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. 32. Prohibition against overtaking at zebra crossings (1) The driver of a vehicle (hereinafter in this regulation referred to as the approaching vehicle (駛近的車輛)) while it or any part of it is in a zebra controlled area and is proceeding towards the zebra crossing shall not cause the approaching vehicle, or any part of it—(a) to pass ahead of the foremost part of another moving vehicle, being a vehicle proceeding in the same direction wholly or partly within that area; or(b) to pass ahead of the foremost part of a stationary vehicle in the same part of the zebra controlled area as the approaching vehicle, which stationary vehicle is stopped wholly or partly within that area for the purpose of complying with regulation 31,unless he so passes to conform with a direction given by a police officer in uniform 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. 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) 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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) 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. 41. Prohibition against driving of motor cycles on pedestrian roads and on unleased Government land (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) 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) Part VII Driving Rules 42. General driving rules (1) A driver must not— (L.N. 192 of 2000; L.N. 180 of 2024)(a) when driving a motor vehicle on a road permit any person not being a driving instructor to grasp or interfere with the steering, gearing or braking mechanism of the vehicle;(b) cause or allow the engine of a motor vehicle on a road to run while the cover of the fuel tank is removed;(c) drive a motor vehicle on a road so that the vehicle (other than plant engaged on road construction or repair) travels backwards, unless it can be done in safety and is not done for a greater distance or time than may be necessary for the safety or reasonable convenience of any occupant of that vehicle or of other users of the road;(d) cause or allow a motor vehicle to make a turn on a road in order to proceed on that road or part of that road in the reverse direction to that in which the vehicle was proceeding prior to the turn in such a manner as to be likely to cause obstruction to other users of the road;(e) when driving a motor cycle on a road, wear any radio or cassette earphones: Provided that this paragraph does not apply to a driver of a motor cycle— (L.N. 180 of 2024) (i) which is being driven for any police purpose; (ii) which is being driven for any other purpose in respect of which the Commissioner has in writing permitted the use of such earphones; (f) drive a motor vehicle through an emergency crossing unless the driver— (L.N. 196 of 2025)(i) complies with the requirement indicated by a traffic sign or a road marking; or(ii) drives the vehicle for fire services, ambulance, or police purposes; (L.N. 248 of 1991; L.N. 192 of 2000)(g) if a motor vehicle being driven by the driver is in motion— (L.N. 196 of 2025)(i) use a mobile telecommunications device while holding it in the driver’s hand or between the driver’s head and shoulder;(ii) use any regulated telecommunications equipment while holding it in the driver’s hand; or(iii) use, while holding in the driver’s hand, any accessory to— (L.N. 196 of 2025)(A) a mobile telecommunications device; or(B) any regulated telecommunications equipment. (L.N. 192 of 2000; L.N. 196 of 2025)(1A) Subregulation (1)(g) does not prevent the driver of a motor vehicle from using a mobile telecommunications device, or any regulated telecommunications equipment, which is a remote control parking device (device) if— (L.N. 196 of 2025)(a) the driver uses the device to remotely park the vehicle; and(b) the driver is outside the vehicle at all times when the device is being so used. (L.N. 180 of 2024)(2) In this regulation— (L.N. 180 of 2024) accessory (附件), in relation to a mobile telecommunications device or any regulated telecommunications equipment, means any accessory or fitting— (L.N. 196 of 2025) (a) which forms part of the device or equipment; or (b) which is associated with, attached or connected to the device or equipment in order to facilitate the use of the device or equipment; (L.N. 196 of 2025) mobile telecommunications device (流動電訊裝置) has the meaning given by regulation 42B(9); (L.N. 196 of 2025) regulated telecommunications equipment (受規管電訊設備)— (a) means any equipment, apparatus or device (whether or not installed on a motor vehicle) that is designed to be, or is capable of being, used to communicate with any person orally by means of radio waves or other electromagnetic means; but (b) does not include a mobile telecommunications device. (L.N. 196 of 2025) (L.N. 196 of 2025) 42A. Remote control parking device (1) The driver of a motor vehicle must not use a remote control parking device to remotely park the vehicle unless, at all times when the device is being so used, the driver—(a) is outside the vehicle; and(b) maintains a visual line of sight with the vehicle.(2) Subject to subregulation (3), the driver of a motor vehicle must, after having remotely parked the vehicle, ensure that—(a) the engine of the vehicle is stopped; and(b) the parking brake of the vehicle is applied.(3) Subregulation (2)(a) does not apply if—(a) the vehicle is designed so that the engine is used for purposes other than the propulsion of the vehicle; and(b) the driver is in attendance.(4) To avoid doubt, the person in charge of a motor vehicle who vacates the vehicle for remotely parking the vehicle must also comply with regulation 44.(L.N. 180 of 2024) 42B. Mobile telecommunications devices on motor vehicles being driven (1) This regulation applies in relation to a mobile telecommunications device that is placed on a motor vehicle in such a way that it can be readily removed from the motor vehicle.(2) A person must not drive the motor vehicle if—(a) a mobile telecommunications device is placed on the motor vehicle—(i) for a motor cycle or motor tricycle—at any spot that is forward of the back of the driver; or(ii) for any other motor vehicle—at any spot in the motor vehicle that is forward of a virtual straight line drawn from, and parallel to, the bottom of the back of the driving seat;(b) the device is not one that is being used only by any passenger of the motor vehicle; and(c) subject to subregulations (7) and (8), a screen of the device is visible to the driver.(3) However, subregulation (2) does not prohibit a person from driving the motor vehicle if on the motor vehicle—(a) there is only 1 mobile telecommunications device that falls within the descriptions of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of that subregulation and it is an exempted device; or(b) there are only 2 mobile telecommunications devices that fall within those descriptions and each of them is an exempted device.(4) For the purposes of subregulation (3), a mobile telecommunications device is an exempted device if—(a) no screen of the device that is visible to the driver has a diagonal length of more than 19 centimetres; and(b) the device does not obstruct the driver’s view of all of the following while in the driving seat—(i) the road and traffic; and(ii) any mirror, device or monitor unit fitted to the motor vehicle under Cap. 374A for indirect vision to the road and traffic.(5) For a mobile telecommunications device with 2 or more screens that is, according to the design of the device, capable of being folded or bent, the following applies to measurement for the purposes of subregulation (4)(a)—(a) if 2 or more of those screens are, according to that design, capable of displaying continuous visual content together, they are to be regarded as 1 screen; or(b) if, when the device is folded or bent, not all of the screens of the device are, according to that design, capable of displaying continuous visual content together, only the screens that are so capable are to be regarded as 1 screen.(6) For a mobile telecommunications device a screen of which is, according to the design of the device, capable of being folded or bent, if only a part of the screen is, according to that design, capable of displaying continuous visual content when the screen is folded or bent, that part of the screen is, for measurement for the purposes of subregulation (4)(a), to be regarded as 1 screen.(7) For a mobile telecommunications device with 2 or more screens that is, according to the design of the device, capable of being folded or bent—(a) if not all of those screens are, according to that design, capable of displaying visual content when the device is folded or bent; and(b) every screen that is so capable is not visible to the driver,the device does not fall within the description of subregulation (2)(c).(8) For a mobile telecommunications device a screen of which is, according to the design of the device, capable of being folded or bent—(a) if a part of the screen is, according to that design, incapable of displaying visual content when the screen is folded or bent, and only that part of the screen is visible to the driver; and(b) in the circumstance, the device has no other screen that is, according to that design, capable of displaying visual content and visible to the driver,the device does not fall within the description of subregulation (2)(c).(9) In this regulation—Cap. 374A (《第374A章》) means the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A); mobile telecommunications device (流動電訊裝置)— (a) means a mobile telephone, a tablet computer or a laptop computer; but (b) does not include a device that is regulated under Cap. 374A; (10) For the purposes of this regulation—(a) a reference to a mobile telecommunications device that is placed on a motor vehicle includes a mobile telecommunications device that is placed on any part of the body of a person on the motor vehicle; and(b) if a screen of a mobile telecommunications device is wholly or partly visible to a driver (whether directly or in any reflection) while the driver is in the driving seat, the screen is to be regarded as visible to the driver.(L.N. 196 of 2025) 43. Audible warning device No person shall use any audible warning device on a vehicle on a road except to warn any person on or near a road of danger. 44. Vacating a motor vehicle; and opening of door of a vehicle (1) No person in charge of a motor vehicle on a road shall vacate the vehicle—(a) without having stopped the engine; and(b) where the vehicle is fitted with a brake capable of being set, without having set the brake so as effectually to prevent 2 at least, or in the case of a vehicle with only 3 wheels, 1 at least of the wheels from revolving: Provided that paragraph (a) shall not apply— (i) to prevent the working of the engine of a fire services vehicle for fire fighting or pumping purposes; or (ii) where the vehicle is designed so that the engine is used for purposes other than the propulsion of the vehicle and the driver is in attendance. (2) No person shall open or cause or permit to be opened any door of a motor vehicle or trailer on a road so as to cause injury or danger to any person. 45. Stopping Subject to regulation 14 and to any direction given by a police officer in uniform or traffic warden in uniform, a driver of a vehicle on a road must not stop within an area designated as a— (34 of 2023 s. 35)(a) bus stop unless the vehicle is a franchised bus, or where the bus stop is also designated as a public light bus stopping place or public light bus stand under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. D), a public light bus;(b) public light bus stopping place or public light bus stand under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. D), unless the vehicle is a public light bus or, where the stopping place or stand is also designated as a bus stop, a franchised bus;(c) taxi stand under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. D), unless the vehicle is a taxi; (34 of 2023 s. 35)(ca) fleet taxi stopping place under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. D), unless—(i) the vehicle is a fleet taxi (as defined by regulation 2(1) of those regulations); and(ii) the driver stops the vehicle for picking up passengers who hire the taxi for a pre-arranged journey (as defined by regulation 2(1) of those regulations); or (34 of 2023 s. 35)(d) rail stop.(L.N. 242 of 1987) 46. Giving way to animals, police vehicles, ambulances, etc. The driver of a vehicle on a road shall—(a) on request by or signal from any person having charge of an animal, other than a domestic animal, on a road cause the vehicle to stop and to remain stationary for so long as may be reasonably necessary for the safety of the person, such animal or any other person using the road; and(b) give way and take all possible action to make way for the passage of any police vehicle, fire services vehicle or appliance, ambulance or customs and excise service vehicle which is sounding a bell, siren or gong or displaying a flashing beacon. 47. Lighting on motor vehicles (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle not being a motor cycle or motor tricycle on a road during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions— (L.N. 41 of 2002)(a) unless he keeps all obligatory front lamps, obligatory headlamps and obligatory rear lamps of the vehicle of the type required to be carried by the vehicle under the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A) lighted but the lighted obligatory headlamps shall be dipped where a system of street lights is in operation or in the face of approaching traffic; (L.N. 41 of 2002)(b) showing a lighted lamp to the rear other than a red or amber lamp except while engaged in reversing; or(c) unless he is showing the appropriate lighted front corner marker lamps and side marker lamps of the type required to be carried under the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A) while driving the motor vehicle and a trailer or trailers of a total overall length, while the tow is in operation, of more than 11 m.(1A) No person shall drive a motor vehicle being a motor cycle or motor tricycle on a road—(a) unless—(i) he keeps all obligatory front lamps, obligatory headlamps and obligatory rear lamps of the vehicle of the type required to be carried by the vehicle under the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A) lighted; and(ii) the lighted obligatory headlamps are dipped except during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions where no system of street lights is in operation and the motor vehicle is not being driven in the face of approaching traffic; or(b) during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions showing a lighted lamp to the rear other than a red or amber lamp except while engaged in reversing. (L.N. 41 of 2002)(2) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a road—(a) showing a lighted reversing lamp of the type prescribed in the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A) except while engaged in reversing;(b) showing to the rear any illuminated miniature representation of a light signal or other illuminated device which would tend to distract the attention of the driver of a following vehicle; or(c) showing any distinctive lighted lamps except in accordance with Part VII of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A).(3) No person shall show a hazard warning light, of the type prescribed in the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A), on a vehicle on a road unless such vehicle is likely to be a hazard to other persons using the road. (L.N. 41 of 2002)(3A) Subject to subregulation (3B), notwithstanding subregulation (3), where a motor vehicle is stationary on the carriageway of an expressway as defined in section 122 of this Ordinance or a road with a speed limit exceeding 50 km/h because of the breakdown of the vehicle or an emergency involving the vehicle, the driver of the motor vehicle shall show a hazard warning light of the type prescribed in the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A). (L.N. 41 of 2002)(3B) Subregulation (3A) does not apply where the hazard warning light has been rendered inoperative by the breakdown of the vehicle. (L.N. 41 of 2002)(4) In this regulation dipped (向下斜射) means emitting from a lamp a beam of light which is deflected downwards or both downwards and to the left to such an extent that it is at all times incapable of dazzling any person who is on the same horizontal plane as the motor vehicle at a greater distance than 8 m from the lamp and whose eye-level is not less than 1 m above that plane.(E.R. 3 of 2024) 48. Operation of brakes when towing Where a trailer is being towed on a road by a motor vehicle the driver of the motor vehicle shall be in a position readily to operate the brakes fitted to the trailer unless a person other than the driver is in a position to apply the brakes of the trailer:Provided that this regulation shall not apply in the case of trailers which are fitted with brakes which operate automatically. 49. Towing (1) No person shall drive on a road a motor vehicle which tows—(a) any other vehicle unless the tow rope or chain is adjusted so that the distance separating the nearest points of the 2 vehicles shall not exceed 4.5 m, and the tow rope or chain has been made clearly visible to other persons using the road;(b) any other motor vehicle all the wheels of which are in contact with the ground unless—(i) the vehicle which is being towed is in the charge of a person holding a driving licence appropriate to the vehicle which is being towed; and(ii) the brakes and steering gear of the towed motor vehicle are such that the person in charge of such vehicle can exercise control over the speed and direction of it:Provided that where a vehicle which is being towed is attached to the towing vehicle by a rigid tow bar it shall not be necessary for the brakes of the vehicle which is being towed to be in working order if the brakes of the towing vehicle are sufficiently efficient to enable the person driving the towing vehicle to exercise control over the speed of both vehicles;(c) any other vehicle unless the vehicle being towed carries a notice affixed to the rear thereof containing the words “ON TOW” and the characters “拖車”, each of the letters and characters being at least 150 mm high in white on a dark surface;(d) a trailer while the overall length of the combination of both vehicles, while the tow is in operation, is in excess of 16 m unless the vehicles are the subject of a permit issued under regulation 6(2) of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A) and are used in accordance with the permit; (L.N. 72 of 1990; E.R. 3 of 2024)(e) more than 1 trailer; or(f) a trailer while it is used for the conveyance of passengers other than a trailer forming part of an articulated vehicle which is registered as a bus.(2) No person shall drive on a road a motor cycle or invalid carriage which tows a trailer. 50. Application to other vehicles (1) A person in charge of a cart, pedestrian-controlled vehicle or rickshaw on a road shall comply with the requirement indicated by a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 125 or 159 in Schedule 1.(2) A person riding a bicycle or tricycle on a road shall comply with the requirement indicated by a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Figure No. 126, 127, 137, 138, 154, 155, 156 or 159 in Schedule 1. (E.R. 3 of 2024)(L.N. 242 of 1987; L.N. 72 of 1990) 51. Additional rules for bicycles, tricycles and rickshaws (1) Subject to subregulation (7), a person riding a bicycle or tricycle or in charge of a rickshaw on a road shall proceed in single file except when overtaking. (L.N. 305 of 1989)(2) No person riding a bicycle or tricycle or in charge of a rickshaw on a road shall—(a) grasp, or allow the vehicle to be towed by, any other vehicle; or(b) tow any other vehicle.(3) No person riding a bicycle or tricycle on a road shall carry—(a) any other person; or(b) any animal or article which obstructs his view or which prevents him from exercising complete control over his vehicle.(4) A person riding a bicycle or tricycle on a road shall do so with at least one hand on the handle bars.(5) Where a portion of a road is set aside for bicycles or tricycles no person shall ride a bicycle or a tricycle on any other portion of the road.(6) No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle, or be in charge of a rickshaw, on a road during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions unless he shows a white light at the front and a red light at the rear.(7) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to a person riding a bicycle or tricycle on a road or portion of a road on which a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 137 or 138 in Schedule 1 has been erected or placed. (L.N. 305 of 1989) 51A. Obstruction by North-west Railway vehicles and trams (1) Subject to subregulation (2), the driver of a vehicle of the North-west Railway or tram shall not cause or permit the vehicle or tram to stand on a road in such a position or in such condition or in such circumstances as to be likely to cause any unnecessary obstruction of the road or any danger to other persons using the road.(2) Subregulation (1) shall not apply—(a) where the vehicle or tram is prevented from proceeding by mechanical breakdown or other circumstances beyond the driver’s control, and all reasonable steps are taken to minimize the obstruction and effect the removal of the vehicle or tram as soon as possible; or(b) to anything done with the express permission or by the direction of a police officer in uniform or a traffic warden in uniform.(L.N. 221 of 1986; L.N. 242 of 1987) 52. Equipment (1) The Commissioner may cause or permit to be installed and operated on or near a road any equipment that the Commissioner considers necessary for— (L.N. 63 of 2017)(a) the collection of information on vehicle and pedestrian movements; and(b) the control and guidance of vehicles.(1A) A permission under subregulation (1)—(a) must be in writing; and(b) may be subject to any condition that the Commissioner considers appropriate and specified in the permission. (L.N. 63 of 2017)(2) A person must not, without the permission of the Commissioner, move, alter or interfere with any equipment installed under subregulation (1). (L.N. 63 of 2017)(L.N. 248 of 1991) Part VIII Loading of Vehicles 53. Carriage of passengers (1) For the purpose of establishing the number of persons that may be carried in a vehicle—(a) a child under the age of 3 years shall not be counted;(b) 3 children aged 3 years or above but each not exceeding 1.3 m in height shall be counted as 2 persons.(2) No driver of a vehicle on a road shall permit a passenger to travel in the vehicle unless seated in a properly constructed seat secured to the bodywork of the vehicle except— (L.N. 66 of 2005)(a) where the vehicle is a public service vehicle licensed to carry standing passengers; or(b) where the vehicle is exempted under regulation 53A from this subregulation. (L.N. 263 of 1984; L.N. 66 of 2005)(3) Subject to subregulation (8), the driver of a vehicle on a road shall not carry in the vehicle passengers in excess of the number specified in the registration document of that vehicle or permitted by an excess passengers permit issued under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E). (L.N. 241 of 1985)(4) The driver of a motor cycle on a road shall not carry on his motor cycle more than one passenger and when a side car is fitted to the motor cycle shall not carry any more passengers in the side car than the number of securely fixed seats in the side car.(5) When a passenger is carried on a road on a motor cycle other than in a side car the driver shall ensure that such passenger sits astride the motor cycle and on a proper seat securely fixed to the motor cycle behind the seat of the driver.(6) The driver of a motor cycle on a road shall not carry as a passenger on the motor cycle a child under the age of 8 years unless the child is carried on a securely fixed seat provided in a side car.(7) (Repealed L.N. 66 of 2005)(8) The provision of subregulation (3) prohibiting the carriage of passengers in excess of the number specified in the registration document of the vehicle shall apply to the driver of a light goods vehicle, medium goods vehicle or heavy goods vehicle with effect from 1 September 1989, and before this date the driver—(a) of a light goods vehicle shall not carry in the vehicle more than one passenger in addition to the number specified in the registration document of that vehicle, subject to a maximum of 5 passengers;(b) of a medium goods vehicle or heavy goods vehicle shall not carry in the vehicle more than 5 passengers,except where he is permitted to do so under an excess passengers permit referred to in that subregulation. (L.N. 241 of 1985) 53A. Exemption from regulation 53(2) (1) If the owner of a vehicle intends to have the vehicle used as a float in a parade, he may apply to the Commissioner for the vehicle, while it is being so used, to be exempted from regulation 53(2).(2) An application under subregulation (1) is—(a) to be made in the manner specified by the Commissioner;(b) to state the time and the route of the parade; and(c) to be accompanied by such other information or documents as the Commissioner may require for the purpose of deciding whether the application should be granted.(3) On receipt of an application under subregulation (1), the Commissioner may grant, or refuse to grant, the application.(4) The Commissioner shall not grant an application for a vehicle to be exempted from regulation 53(2) unless he is satisfied that—(a) the vehicle will be used as a float in a parade during the time, and on the roads along the route, stated in the application;(b) during that time, those roads will be designated to be used exclusively for the purpose of the parade; and(c) adequate measures will be adopted to ensure the safety of passengers standing on the vehicle during that time.(5) If the Commissioner refuses an application under subregulation (3), he shall inform the applicant of the refusal and the reason for it.(6) If the Commissioner grants an application for a vehicle to be exempted from regulation 53(2)—(a) it is a condition of the exemption that—(i) the vehicle is to be used as a float in a parade during the time, and on the roads along the route, stated in the application;(ii) during that time, those roads are to be designated to be used exclusively for the purpose of the parade; and(iii) the vehicle is to move at a speed not exceeding the speed limit specified by the Commissioner in the exemption;(b) the Commissioner may impose such other conditions of the exemption relating to—(i) the regulation of road traffic;(ii) the use of vehicles; or(iii) the use of roads,as he considers necessary. (L.N. 112 of 2005)(7) For the purposes of this regulation, float (花車), in relation to a parade, means—(a) a vehicle decorated for the purpose of the parade; or(b) a vehicle fitted with a platform for holding performances, or displaying decoration, for the purpose of the parade.(L.N. 66 of 2005) 54. Vehicles exceeding the permitted gross vehicle weight (1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), no person shall drive or use, or cause or permit to be driven or used, on a road a goods vehicle or special purpose vehicle that is so loaded that its gross vehicle weight exceeds the permitted gross vehicle weight assigned or deemed to have been assigned to the vehicle under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E).(1A) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), where a goods vehicle or special purpose vehicle is driven or used on a road and it is so loaded that its gross vehicle weight exceeds the permitted gross vehicle weight assigned or deemed to have been assigned to the vehicle under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E), the owner of the vehicle commits an offence and is liable on first conviction to a fine at level 2 and on second or subsequent conviction to a fine at level 3 unless he proves that—(E.R. 3 of 2024)(a) the offence was committed without his consent or connivance; and(b) he had exercised due diligence and reasonable supervision to prevent the commission of the offence. (L.N.

63 of 1994)(2) In the case of a goods vehicle or special purpose vehicle which has at any time been assigned a maximum laden weight under the revoked regulations, and until the vehicle is licensed under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E), subregulation (1) shall apply to the vehicle as if such assigned maximum laden weight which is entered in the registration book and the licence issued in respect of the vehicle under the revoked regulations is the permitted gross vehicle weight of the vehicle assigned to the vehicle under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E).(3) Subregulation (1) shall not apply where—(a) the Commissioner has, under regulation 7(8) of the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. A), by permit authorized the use of the vehicle exceeding its maximum gross vehicle weight or maximum gross combined weight, as the case may be, specified in relation to that class or type of vehicle in Part II, III or IV of the Second Schedule to those regulations; and(b) the vehicle is driven or used, or caused or permitted to be driven or used, on a road in accordance with the terms and conditions, if any, of the permit.(4) For the purposes of subregulation (2)—(a) the revoked regulations are the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) revoked by regulation 61 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E); and(b) where the maximum laden weight assigned to a vehicle is expressed in hundredweight, such weight shall be converted to tonnes on the basis that 1 cwt. is equivalent to 0.0508 tonne.(L.N. 241 of 1985; E.R. 3 of 2024) 55. Dimensions of loads (1) Subject to subregulation (2), no driver shall drive on a road a vehicle that is so loaded that the load—(a) in the case of a vehicle other than a trailer, extends forwards more than 1.5 m from the foremost part of the vehicle;(b) extends backwards more than 1.4 m behind the rearmost part of the vehicle;(c) extends sideways so that the total width of the load is in excess of 2.5 m; or(d) rises to such a height in excess of 4.6 m or to such lesser height as may cause damage to any object or wires lawfully erected above the road.(2) A vehicle may be driven loaded within the limits prescribed in a long load permit or a wide load permit issued under the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. E). (E.R. 3 of 2024) 56. Overhanging loads (1) A driver of a vehicle on a road carrying an overhanging load shall ensure that such a vehicle carries—(a) other than in the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions, a red flag of an area not less than 1 m2 at the rear extremity of the load;(b) during the hours of darkness or in poor visibility conditions—(i) a white light showing ahead at each side of the front extremity of the load; and(ii) a red light showing to the rear at the rear extremity of the load.(2) Subject to subregulation (3) and regulation 57, the driver of a vehicle carrying an overhanging load that extends backwards behind the rearmost part of the vehicle shall fully lower or open the tailgate of the vehicle and properly secure or fasten the tailgate in the lowered or opened position before the vehicle is driven on a road. (13 of 1995 s. 2)(3) Where a tailgate secured or fastened in the fully lowered or opened position obscures or partially obscures any stop lamp, direction indicator, obligatory rear lamp, obligatory reflector, reversing lamp or registration mark and plate of the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle shall remove the tailgate from the vehicle before the vehicle is driven on a road.(L.N. 72 of 1990) 57. Security of loads The driver of a motor vehicle on a road shall ensure that—(a) any load is properly secured to and, subject to regulations 55 and 56, contained on or inside the vehicle;(b) no load (including an overhanging load) is, in whole or in part, carried on, or supported by, the tailgate of the vehicle; and (L.N. 72 of 1990)(c) the vehicle is so loaded that no portion of the load touches the road. 58. Prohibition against dangerous vehicles or trailers (1) Notwithstanding any other provision in these regulations, the driver of a motor vehicle on a road shall ensure that the motor vehicle, and any trailer drawn by it and all parts and accessories of the motor vehicle and any such trailer, the weight, distribution packing and adjustment of the load of the motor vehicle and any such trailer and the number of passengers carried shall at all times be such that no danger is caused or is likely to be caused to any person on the motor vehicle or trailer or on or near the road or no damage is caused or is likely to be caused to a road or to public or private property:Provided that in the case of a bus it shall not be a contravention of this subregulation if the number of passengers carried does not exceed that specified in the registration document of that bus.(2) The driver of a motor vehicle on a road shall ensure that the motor vehicle and any trailer drawn by it shall not be used for any purpose for which it is so unsuitable as to cause or be likely to cause danger to any person on the motor vehicle or trailer or on or near the road or to cause damage to the road or to public or private property. Part IX Offences, Penalties and Application 59. Failure to comply with traffic signs and road markings (1) Subject to regulation 60, no driver of a vehicle on a road shall fail to comply with the requirement indicated by—(a) a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Figure Nos. 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 121, 122, 123, 123A, 128, 129, 129A, 130, 130A, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 159, 161, 161A, 162, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 169A, 170, 171, 172, 173 and 174 in Schedule 1 or Figure No. 804 in Schedule 4; (L.N. 305 of 1989; L.N. 147 of 1990; L.N. 66 of 2005; L.N. 62 of 2007; L.N. 153 of 2007; L.N. 63 of 2017)(b) a road marking of the type shown in any of the Figure Nos. 505, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 513A, 515, 516, 517, 517A, 518, 519, 523, 524 and 525 in Schedule 2 or Figure Nos. 801, 802 and 803 in Schedule 4; (L.N. 66 of 2005; L.N. 63 of 2017)(c) a traffic sign referred to in regulation 5(2)(b) or (c); or(d) a portable light signal prescribed under regulation 21(1), (2) or (3).(2) Notwithstanding regulation 63 and subject to regulation 60, no driver of a vehicle on a road shall fail to comply with the requirement indicated by—(a) a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Diagram Nos. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 41, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 52 in the First Schedule to the Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.); or (L.N. 66 of 2005; E.R. 3 of 2024)(b) a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 10 or 45 in the Second Schedule to those regulations. (L.N. 263 of 1984)(3) Traffic signs referred to in subregulation (2) shall be deemed to be prescribed traffic signs for the purposes of these regulations. (L.N. 263 of 1984)(4) Subject to regulation 60, no driver of a vehicle of the North-west Railway or tram on a road shall fail to comply with the requirement indicated by—(a) a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Figure Nos. 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 110, 111, 128, 136, 148 and 160 in Schedule 1 or Figure No. 804 in Schedule 4;(b) a road marking of the type shown in any of the Figure Nos. 506, 507 and 508 in Schedule 2 or Figure Nos. 801 and 802 in Schedule 4; or(c) a portable light signal prescribed under regulation 21(1), (2) or (3). (L.N. 221 of 1986)(5) Notwithstanding regulation 63 and subject to regulation 60, no driver of a vehicle of the North-west Railway or tram on a road shall fail to comply with the requirement indicated by—(a) a traffic sign of the type shown in any of the Diagram Nos. 23, 24 and 41 in the First Schedule to the Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.); or(b) a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 10 in the Second Schedule to those regulations. (L.N. 221 of 1986)(L.N. 242 of 1987) 60. Persons to whom traffic signs and road markings shall not apply The traffic signs or road markings referred to in regulation 12, 18 or 59 shall not apply to a person engaged in—(a) the driving of any vehicle on a road for any fire services, ambulance, police or customs and excise service purpose if compliance with such regulation is likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for that purpose;(b) the maintenance, repair, cleaning, clearance, survey, inspection, alteration or improvement of a road;(c) the erection, laying, placing, maintenance, testing, alteration, repair or removal of any structure, works or apparatus in, or, under or over any part of a road;(d) the avoidance or prevention of an accident or obtaining or giving help required as a result of an accident or emergency;(e) the removal of any vehicle from any part of a road;(ea) driving a motor vehicle across a footway or cycleway at as near to 90° to the footway or cycleway as practicable to enter or exit a property adjacent to the footway or cycleway to which property there is no other convenient access; (L.N. 72 of 1990)(f) providing necessary assistance as a result of a vehicle stopping on a road by reason of a breakdown or other defect or any circumstances outside the control of the driver;(g) carrying out any work authorized by the Commissioner or the Director for the improvement of traffic movement;(h) activity authorized by a permit issued by the Commissioner or the Director; or(i) compliance with a direction given by a police officer in uniform or a traffic warden in uniform. 61. Offences and penalties (1) Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes any of the provisions of, or any requirement under, regulation 11(1), 17(2), 18, 20(1) or (2), 21(1) or (3), 22, 23(1), 24(1), 25(1), 27(4), 28(3), 31, 32(1), 35, 38(2), 40(2), 41(1), 47(1), (1A), (2), (3) or (3A), 48, 49, 52(2), 53(2), (3), (4), (5), (6) or (8), 54(1), 55(1), 56, 57, 58 or 59 commits an offence and is liable on first conviction to a fine 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. 241 of 1985; L.N. 248 of 1991; L.N. 63 of 1994; L.N. 41 of 2002)(2) Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes any of the provisions of, or any requirement under, regulation 10(1), 10A(1), 12(1), 14(5), (6) or (7), 20(4) or (5), 21(4), 23(2), 33(6), 34(2), 36, 39, 41A, 42, 42A, 42B, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50 or 51 commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1. (L.N. 72 of 1990; L.N. 248 of 1991; L.N. 180 of 2024; L.N. 196 of 2025)(3) A driver of a vehicle of the North-west Railway or tram who contravenes the provisions of regulation 32A or 51A(1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1. (L.N. 221 of 1986; L.N. 242 of 1987)(E.R. 3 of 2024) 61A. Application to North-west Railway vehicles and trams In addition to any regulations which expressly so provide, the provisions of regulations 10, 10A(1), 16, 17, 18, 31, 32, 38, 40(2), 43, 46 and 58 apply to and in relation to vehicles of the North-west Railway and trams.(L.N. 221 of 1986; L.N. 242 of 1987; L.N. 72 of 1990) 62. 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 X Miscellaneous 63. Revocation The Road Traffic (Lighting and Guarding of Road Works) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.), the Road Traffic (Road Crossing) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.), the Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) and the Road Traffic (General) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) are revoked. 64. Transitional provisions Without prejudice to any other enactment, Schedule 6 shall have effect for the purposes of transition to these regulations from the Road Traffic (Lighting and Guarding of Road Works) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.), the Road Traffic (Road Crossing) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) and the Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) revoked by regulation 63 of these regulations and shall be in addition to and shall not derogate from section 23 of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1). Part XI Transitional Provisions in relation to Division 18 of Part 3 of Dangerous Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2021 (Part XI added 29 of 2021 s. 35) 65. Transitional provisions—compliance with requirement indicated by prescribed traffic sign relating to dangerous goods (1) Subregulation (2) applies if during the transitional period an act or omission of a person constitutes a failure to comply with the requirement indicated by Figure No. 174 traffic sign (new requirement). (2) The person does not contravene regulation 59(1)(a) in relation to the new requirement and the failure to comply with the new requirement does not constitute an offence under regulation 61(1) if the act or omission does not constitute a failure to comply with the old requirement. (3) In this regulation—*commencement date (生效日期) means the date on which Division 18 of Part 3 of the Dangerous Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2021 (29 of 2021) comes into operation; Figure No. 174 traffic sign (第174號圖形交通標誌) means a traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 174 prescribed in Schedule 1; old requirement (舊規定) means the requirement indicated by Figure No. 174 traffic sign in accordance with the content and the note relating to the traffic sign in the pre-amended Schedule 1; pre-amended Schedule 1 (前附表1) means Schedule 1 in force immediately before the commencement date; transitional period (過渡期) means the period of 24 months beginning on the commencement date. Editorial Note: * Commencement date: 31 March 2022. Schedule 1 [regs. 2, 3, 6, 12, 21, 27, 37, 39, 40, 50, 59 & 65](29 of 2021 s. 36)Traffic Signs Regulatory Figure No. 101 Stop This sign may be placed on minor roads at their junction with major roads and shall indicate that every vehicle shall before entering the major road stop at the transverse lines as shown in Fig. No. 507 in Schedule 2 sited in conjunction with the “stop” sign. If there are no transverse lines or they are not for the time being visible, the vehicle shall stop at the major road. No vehicle shall proceed past the transverse lines or into the major road if the transverse lines are not visible in such a manner or at such a time as is likely to cause danger to the driver of a vehicle on the major road or as to necessitate the driver of a vehicle to change course or his speed in order to avoid an accident with another vehicle. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 409.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 102 Give Way This sign may be placed on minor roads at their junctions with major roads. Apart from those covered by stop signs or other signals and shall indicate that no vehicle shall proceed past the transverse lines in Fig. No. 508 in Schedule 2 used in conjunction with the “give way” sign or enter onto the major road if there are no transverse lines or they are not for the time being visible in such a manner or at such a time as is likely to cause danger to the driver of any vehicle on the major road or as to necessitate the driver of such vehicle to change its speed or course in order to avoid an accident with another vehicle. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 409.(L.N. 72 of 1990; E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 103 Manually Operated Temporary Sign This sign is used to indicate to vehicular traffic that it shall not proceed into the length of road where one way working is necessary.Regulatory Figure No. 104 Manually Operated Temporary Sign This sign is used to indicate to vehicular traffic that it may proceed into the length of road where one way working is necessary.Regulatory Figure No. 105 Stop Police This sign is for use by the police to stop vehicles.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 106 Ahead Only This sign indicates that vehicles must proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow. This sign may be used in conjunction with light signals or bollards and may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 401, 402, 403, 427, 431, 432.(L.N. 86 of 2001)Regulatory Figure No. 107 Turn Left The direction of the arrow may be reversed to give— Turn Right This sign indicates that vehicles must proceed in the direction shown by the arrow. This sign may be used in conjunction with light signals or bollards and may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 401, 402, 403, 409, 427, 431, 432.(L.N. 86 of 2001; E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 108 Keep Left The direction of the arrow may be reversed to give— Keep Right The sign indicates that passage must be to the left (or to the right if the direction of the arrow is reversed) of some permanent or temporary obstruction. This sign may be used in conjunction with bollards. The sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 403, 409.(L.N. 63 of 2017; E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 109 Turn Left Ahead The direction of the arrow may be reversed to give— Turn Right Ahead This sign indicates that vehicles must turn in the direction shown by the arrow at the junction ahead. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 401, 402, 403, 409, 427, 431, 432 and with light signals or bollards.(L.N. 86 of 2001; E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 110 Slow This sign is for use by the police in an emergency.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 111 Pedestrian Priority Zone This sign denotes the commencement of a pedestrian priority zone in which vehicles are to give way to pedestrians. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure No. 417.Regulatory Figure No. 112 No Entry This sign indicates that entry of all vehicular traffic is prohibited. This sign may be used in conjunction with bollards and directional signs.Regulatory Figure No. 113 All Vehicles Prohibited Both Directions This sign prohibits entry to all vehicles in both directions. It is however not used by itself but always being qualified by the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 403, 403A, 404, 405, 406, 427, 429, 431, 432.(L.N. 291 of 1999; L.N. 86 of 2001; 20 of 2021 s. 94)Regulatory Figure No. 114 All Motor Vehicles Prohibited This sign prohibits the entry of all motor vehicles. When only motorcycle symbol is used, this sign prohibits the entry of motorcycles and motor tricycles. When only car symbol is used, this sign prohibits the entry of all motor vehicles except motorcycles and motor tricycles. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 403, 404, 405, 406, 429 or on direction signs.(L.N. 291 of 1999)Regulatory Figure No. 115 Buses Prohibited This sign prohibits entry to buses. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 403, 405, 406.Regulatory Figure No. 116 Public Light Buses Prohibited This sign prohibits entry to public light buses. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 405, 406.Regulatory Figure No. 117 Goods Vehicles Prohibited This sign prohibits entry to all goods vehicles. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 401, 404, 405, 406.Regulatory Figure No. 118 All Motor Vehicles except Franchised Buses Prohibited from Using Left Most Lane For part time operation of the bus lane, the supplementary time plate in Figure No. 406 will be added. The number and direction of arrows may be altered to suit the number of lanes available. The sign may be varied to indicate that motor vehicles except franchised buses are prohibited from using the middle or right most lane. Where other buses are permitted to use the lane in addition to franchised buses. The symbol in the above sign is to be replaced by “BUS 巴士”.(L.N. 72 of 1990; L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 118A All Motor Vehicles except Franchised Buses Prohibited from Using Right Most Lane For part time operation of the bus lane, the supplementary time plate in Figure No. 406 will be added. The number and direction of arrows may be altered to suit the number of lanes available. The sign may be varied to indicate that motor vehicles except franchised buses are prohibited from using the middle or left most lane. Where other buses are permitted to use the lane in addition to franchised buses, the symbol in the above sign is to be replaced by “Bus 巴士”.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 119 Contra-flow Bus Lane To indicate in a one way street a traffic lane reserved for franchised buses proceeding in the opposite direction. The number of forward arrows may be altered according to the number of forward lanes available to normal traffic. Where the traffic lane may also be used by other buses, the symbol in the above sign is to be replaced by “BUS 巴士”.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 119A Contra-flow Bus Lane To indicate in a one way street a traffic lane reserved for franchised buses proceeding in the opposite direction. The number of forward arrows may be altered according to the number of forward lanes available to normal traffic. Where the traffic lane may also be used by other buses, the symbol in the above sign is to be replaced by “Bus 巴士”.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 120 End of Bus Lane This sign may be used to indicate the end of the bus lane and may be repeated at the opposite side of the road.Regulatory Figure No. 121 Learner Drivers Prohibited This sign prohibits the entry of motor vehicles driven by learner drivers. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 406 indicating the period during which the prohibition is in force.(L.N. 263 of 1984)Regulatory Figure No. 122 No Left Turn The symbol and the red diagonal line shall be reversed to give— No Right Turn This sign indicates that left (or right if the direction of the symbol and the red diagonal line is reversed) turning movements of traffic are prohibited. The sign may be used in conjunction with traffic light signals and bollards and may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 401, 403, 406, 427, 431, 432.(L.N. 86 of 2001; L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 123 No-U-Turns This sign indicates that the making of U-turns to return in the direction from which one came is prohibited. This sign may be used in conjunction with traffic signals and the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417 or 420 to indicate the length over which the prohibition applies.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 123A No-U-Turns This sign indicates that the making of U-turns to return in the direction from which one came is prohibited. This sign may be used in conjunction with traffic signals and the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417 or 420 to indicate the length over which the prohibition applies.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 124 No Pedestrians This sign shall indicate that pedestrians and pedestrian operated or controlled vehicles are prohibited from passing beyond the sign. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 125 Rickshaws and Pedestrian-controlled Vehicles Prohibited This sign shall indicate that pedestrian operated or controlled vehicles, rickshaws and handcarts are prohibited from passing beyond the sign. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure No. 417.Regulatory Figure No. 126 No Pedestrians No Cyclists This sign shall indicate that bicycles, tricycles, pedestrians and pedestrian operated or controlled vehicles are prohibited from passing beyond the sign. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417.Regulatory Figure No. 127 No Cyclists This sign shall indicate that bicycles and tricycles are prohibited from passing beyond the sign. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417.Regulatory Figure No. 128 Silent Zone This sign may be used on a road to indicate that the use of an audible warning system is prohibited within the area covered by the restriction. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 406, 417, 420.Regulatory Figure No. 129 No Overtaking This sign prohibits the overtaking of motor vehicles. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417 or 420.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 129A No Overtaking This sign prohibits the overtaking of motor vehicles. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417 or 420.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 130 Keep Left This sign indicates that vehicles must use the left most lane except when overtaking.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 130A Keep Right This sign indicates that vehicles must use the right most lane except when overtaking.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 131 Width Limit This sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the width indicated are prohibited from entering. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different width restrictions. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 404, 405.Regulatory Figure No. 132 Prohibition of All Vehicles of Certain Lengths This sign indicates that all vehicles or combinations of vehicles exceeding the length indicated are prohibited. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different length restrictions. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 403, 404, 405.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 133 Height Limit This sign indicates that vehicles with an over-all height in excess of the height indicated are prohibited from entering. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different height restrictions. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 403, 404, 405.Regulatory Figure No. 134 Weight Limit This sign indicates that vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of the weight indicated are prohibited from passing the sign. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different weight restrictions. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 403, 404, 405, 406.Regulatory Figure No. 135 Axle Weight Limit This sign indicates that vehicles with an axle weight in excess of the weight indicated are prohibited from passing the sign. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different weight restrictions. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 403, 404, 405, 406.Regulatory Figure No. 136 Speed Limit This sign indicates that a speed limit of 50 km per hour is imposed on the section of the road immediately following the sign. The sign may be erected on both sides of the road and/or on a central reservation in the case of a dual carriageway at the start of a restriction facing oncoming traffic. The 300 mm sized sign may also be erected at intervals along the road to remind motorists of the speed limit in force. The numerals in the sign may be altered to suit the speed limit required. This sign may be used without the letters “km/h”.(L.N. 291 of 1999; E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 137 Footway & Cycleway Sign to indicate an adjoining cycleway and footway and that the cycleway is to be used by pedal cyclists only and the footway by pedestrians only. The symbols may be reversed to show the footway and cycleway on opposite sides. Where the cycleway is provided alongside route for other vehicular traffic the cyclist must use the former. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 417, 428.(L.N. 305 of 1989)Regulatory Figure No. 138 Cycles Only This sign indicates that the route is to be used by pedal cyclists only where such a route is provided alongside a route for other vehicular traffic the cycles must use the former. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 417, 428.(L.N. 305 of 1989; E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 139 One Way Traffic This sign informs motorists of the direction of permitted traffic flow on a one way street it may be placed at the entry to the one way street and at convenient locations along that street where other streets join it.Regulatory Figure No. 140 No Stopping This sign indicates that the stopping of motor vehicles except for franchised buses at designated bus stops is prohibited unless the vehicle is prevented from proceeding due to traffic conditions. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 406, 407, 408, 417, 420, 427, 429, 430.(L.N. 291 of 1999; L.N. 66 of 2005)Regulatory Figure No. 141 (Repealed L.N. 66 of 2005) Regulatory Figure No. 142 (Repealed L.N. 66 of 2005) Regulatory Figure No. 143 (Repealed L.N. 66 of 2005) Regulatory Figure No. 144 (Repealed L.N. 66 of 2005) Regulatory Figure No. 145 Hard Shoulder This sign shall be erected to indicate that the part of the verge adjacent to the carriageway, and demarcated by the road marking shown in Figure No. 505 in Schedule 2, is for use by vehicles in emergencies only, and not for the parking of vehicles or for use as part of the carriageway for through vehicles.Regulatory Figure No. 146 Traffic Cone Conical traffic cone to delineate the edge of a route for vehicular traffic to avoid a part of the carriageway. The white and red colours may be achieved by means of a reflective material.(L.N. 72 of 1990)Regulatory Figure No. 147 Traffic Cone Cylindrical traffic cone to indicate the temporary division of traffic flows in opposing directions on one carriageway, or to mark a boundary between two carriageways of a dual carriageway which may not be crossed except for fire service, ambulance, police or customs and excise purposes, or to delineate the edge of a temporary diversion of a route for vehicular traffic. The white colours shall be achieved by means of a reflective material. The red colours may be achieved by means of a reflective material.Regulatory Figure No. 148 Stopping Place Indicator This sign is to indicate to vehicular traffic the place beyond which traffic shall not proceed when a temporary red light signal is displayed and no stop line is placed on the carriageway. Regulatory Figure No. 149 Road Closed This sign may be placed on or near a road to indicate that the road has been closed. This sign may be used with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 405, 433 and 435.(L.N. 16 of 2007; L.N. 167 of 2025)Regulatory Figure No. 150 Entry Point This sign is used to regulate traffic movements at car parks, filling stations or other premises with more than one access to the road. It is used in conjunction with the signs at Figure Nos 151, 152, 153.Regulatory Figure No. 151 Exit Point This sign is used to regulate traffic movements at car parks, filling stations or other premises with more than one access to the road. It is used in conjunction with the signs at Figure Nos. 150, 152, 153.Regulatory Figure No. 152 Exit Restriction This sign is used to regulate traffic movements at car parks, filling stations or other premises with more than one access to the road. It is used in conjunction with the signs at Figure Nos. 150, 151, 153.Regulatory Figure No. 153 Access Restriction This sign is used to regulate traffic movements at car parks, filling stations or other premises with more than one access to the road. It is used in conjunction with the signs at Figure Nos. 150, 151, 152.Regulatory Figure No. 154 Cyclists Dismount This sign indicates to cyclists that they must dismount and use the pedestrian crossing when crossing the road.Regulatory Figure No. 155 Cycling Restriction This sign shall indicate that cycling is prohibited beyond the sign and cyclists must dismount and push their bicycle or tricycle if they wish to proceed beyond the sign.(L.N. 72 of 1990)Regulatory Figure No. 156 End of Cycling Restriction This sign shall indicate the end of a cycling restriction indicated by the traffic sign of the type shown in Figure No. 155.(L.N. 72 of 1990)Regulatory Figure No. 159 Vehicles of the North-west Railway and Trams Only This sign prohibits the entry of all vehicles except vehicles of the North-west Railway and trams and such vehicles as are authorized to enter by the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation, the MTR Corporation Limited or the Hong Kong Tramways Limited, as the case may be, and prohibits the entry of all persons except those persons authorized to enter by the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation, the MTR Corporation Limited or the Hong Kong Tramways Limited, as the case may be.(L.N. 242 of 1987; 11 of 2007 s. 36)Regulatory Figure No. 160 Vehicles of the North-west Railway Speed Limit This sign indicates that a speed limit of 10 km per hour is imposed on all vehicles of the North-west Railway on the section of road immediately following the sign, notwithstanding any other speed limit that may be imposed on all other vehicles. This sign may be erected on both sides of the road at the start of the restriction facing oncoming vehicles of the North-west Railway. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit the speed limit required.(L.N. 242 of 1987)Regulatory Figure No. 161 Goods Vehicles Keep to Left Most Lane This sign indicates that goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of that indicated must keep to the left most lane within the area covered by the restriction. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different weight limits. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417.(L.N. 147 of 1990; L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 161A Goods Vehicles Keep to Right Most Lane This sign indicates that goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of that indicated must keep to the right most lane within the area covered by the restriction. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different weight limits. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 162 Go to Weighstation This sign when displayed indicates that the vehicle passing the sign must proceed to the weighstation at the next junction. The direction of the arrow may be altered.(L.N. 147 of 1990)Regulatory Figure No. 163 End of Rail Only Lane This sign may be used to indicate the end of rail only lane for vehicles of the North-west Railway. The word “rail” and characters “輕鐵” may be changed to “tram” and “電車” to indicate the end of tram only lane for trams.(L.N. 291 of 1999)Regulatory Figure No. 164 All Motor Vehicles except Franchised Buses Prohibited from Using Left Most Lane The operation time period may be varied to specify any periods of time or times or in 24-hour time display without the words “am” and “上午” or “pm” and “下午”, and to specify any day or days. “Except General Holidays” and “公眾假期例外” may be deleted for operation on all days. The number and direction of arrows may be altered to suit the number of lanes available. The sign may be varied to indicate that motor vehicles except franchised buses are prohibited from using the middle or right most lane. Where other buses are permitted to use the lane in addition to franchised buses, the symbol in the above sign is to be replaced by “BUS 巴士”.(L.N. 86 of 2001; L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 164A All Motor Vehicles except Franchised Buses Prohibited from Using Right Most Lane The operation time period may be varied to specify any periods of time or times or in 24-hour time display without the words “am” and “上午” or “pm” and “下午”, and to specify any day or days. “Except General Holidays” and “公眾假期例外” may be deleted for operation on all days. The number and direction of arrows may be altered to suit the number of lanes available. The sign may be varied to indicate that motor vehicles except franchised buses are prohibited from using the middle or left most lane. Where other buses are permitted to use the lane in addition to franchised buses, the symbol in the above sign is to be replaced by “Bus 巴士”.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 165 “No Stopping” Zone This sign shall be erected facing oncoming vehicles to indicate the start of a no stopping zone where restrictions on stopping for all vehicles except franchised buses at designated bus stops apply. The times may be varied to specify any periods of time or times or in 24-hour time display without the words “am” and “上午” and/or “pm” and “下午”. Yellow background in the upper part of the sign may be varied to white for use at intervals along the route as reminders of the restrictions in force. The sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 429, 430.(L.N. 86 of 2001)Regulatory Figure No. 166 “No Stopping” Zone End This sign shall be erected facing oncoming vehicles to indicate the end of the no stopping zone.(L.N. 86 of 2001)Regulatory Figure No. 167 Public Light Bus “No Stopping” Zone This sign indicates the start of a zone where the stopping of public light buses is prohibited unless the vehicle is prevented from proceeding due to traffic conditions. The times may be varied to suit any periods of time or times or in 24-hour time display without the words “am” and “上午” and/or “pm” and “下午”. The sign shall be erected facing oncoming vehicles to indicate the start of the restriction. Yellow background in the upper part of the sign may be varied to white for use at intervals along the route as reminders of the restrictions in force. The public light bus symbol may be varied to the bus symbol shown in Figure No. 115 or the goods vehicle symbol shown in Figure No. 117 to indicate the start of no stopping zone for buses or goods vehicles respectively. The sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 429.(L.N. 86 of 2001)Regulatory Figure No. 168 End of Public Light Bus “No Stopping” Zone This sign shall be erected facing oncoming vehicles to indicate the end of a public light bus “no stopping” zone. The public light bus symbol may be varied to the bus symbol shown in Figure No. 115 or the goods vehicle symbol shown in Figure No. 117 to indicate the end of no stopping zone for buses or goods vehicles respectively.(L.N. 86 of 2001)Regulatory Figure No. 169 Keep Left This sign is a variation in size of Figure No. 130. This sign indicates that vehicles must use the left most lane except when overtaking.(L.N. 86 of 2001; L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 169A Keep Right This sign is a variation in size of Figure No. 130A. This sign indicates that vehicles must use the right most lane except when overtaking.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 170 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.(L.N. 62 of 2007)Regulatory Figure No. 171 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.(L.N. 62 of 2007)Regulatory Figure No. 172 Lane Signal Proceed Left or Keep Left The direction of the arrow may be reversed to indicate— Proceed Right or Keep Right This sign when displayed above a traffic lane indicates that vehicles must proceed or keep to the lane on the left-hand side (or to the lane on the right-hand side if the direction of the arrow is reversed) of the lane above which the sign is displayed.(L.N. 62 of 2007; L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 173 Variable Speed Limit This sign indicates that a speed limit of 80 km per hour is imposed on the section of the road immediately following the sign. The numerals in the sign may be altered to suit the speed limit in force.(L.N. 62 of 2007)Regulatory Figure No. 174 Dangerous Goods Prohibited (1) This sign indicates that the following vehicles are prohibited from passing beyond the sign—(a) a vehicle carrying—(i) any Class 1 dangerous goods as defined by section 2 of the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation 2012 (Cap. 295 sub. leg. E) (DG(AE)R);(ii) any Class 2 dangerous goods as defined by section 2 of the DG(AE)R (Class 2 dangerous goods);(iii) any Class 3 dangerous goods as defined by section 2 of the DG(AE)R (Class 3 dangerous goods); or(iv) any Class 3A dangerous goods as defined by section 2 of the DG(AE)R (Class 3A dangerous goods);(b) a vehicle carrying a pressure receptacle (as defined by section 92 of the Dangerous Goods (Control) Regulation (Cap. 295 sub. leg. G)) used or to be used for the storage of Class 2 dangerous goods, whether or not the pressure receptacle contains any quantity of Class 2 dangerous goods;(c) a vehicle—(i) constructed or adapted for the conveyance of Class 3 dangerous goods; or(ii) carrying a container used or to be used for the storage of Class 3 dangerous goods,whether or not the vehicle or container contains any quantity of Class 3 dangerous goods; and(d) a vehicle—(i) constructed or adapted for the conveyance of Class 3A dangerous goods; or(ii) carrying a container used or to be used for the storage of Class 3A dangerous goods,whether or not the vehicle or container contains any quantity of Class 3A dangerous goods.(2) Despite paragraph (1), the prohibition does not apply to—(a) a vehicle carrying any Class 2 dangerous goods, if—(i) there is a quantity specified in relation to the Class 2 dangerous goods in column 5 of the table in Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the DG(AE)R; and(ii) the Class 2 dangerous goods carried by the vehicle do not exceed that quantity;(b) a vehicle carrying any Class 3 dangerous goods, if—(i) there is a quantity specified in relation to the Class 3 dangerous goods in column 5 of the table in Part 2 or 3 of Schedule 2 to the DG(AE)R; and(ii) the Class 3 dangerous goods carried by the vehicle do not exceed that quantity;(c) a vehicle carrying any Class 3A dangerous goods, if—(i) there is a quantity specified in relation to the Class 3A dangerous goods in column 5 of the table in Part 4 of Schedule 2 to the DG(AE)R; and(ii) the Class 3A dangerous goods carried by the vehicle do not exceed that quantity;(d) a vehicle conveying fuel carried in the fuel tank of the vehicle for the purpose only of its propulsion;(e) a vehicle (which carries petroleum spirit in the fuel tank of the vehicle for the purpose only of its propulsion) conveying petroleum spirit, up to a maximum of 20 L in securely closed cans, carried on the vehicle for that purpose; or(f) a vehicle carrying dangerous goods (as defined by section 2 of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Cap. 295)) that is driven for any fire services, ambulance or police purpose.(3) This sign may be used with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 434.(L.N. 153 of 2007; 29 of 2021 s. 36)Warning Figure No. 201 Stop or Give Way Sign Ahead This sign warns of the approach to a “stop” or “give way” sign. It shall be used in conjunction with either of the supplementary plates shown in Figure Nos. 421, 422 indicating whether the approach is to “stop” or “give way” and the distance to the control.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 202 Traffic Merges from Left The symbol may be reversed to give— Traffic Merges from Right This sign indicates to motorists that although they are proceeding along a major road they are approaching a point where traffic will be merging (from right or left) on to their road. It may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 203 Merging into Traffic on Right The symbol may be reversed to give— Merging into Traffic on Left This sign indicates to motorists that they are approaching a major road and will be expected to merge with moving traffic on the major road. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 204 Dual-carriageway Road Ends This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 410, 418.Warning Figure No. 205 Two-way Traffic This sign informs road users of the start of a section of the road which is carrying two-way traffic on the same carriageway when, on the previous section, traffic was carried on a road comprising one-way traffic carriageways.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 205A Two-way Traffic This sign informs road users of the start of a section of the road which is carrying two-way traffic on the same carriageway when, on the previous section, traffic was carried on a road comprising one-way traffic carriageways.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 206 A Road of Two-way Traffic across a One-way Carriageway Ahead This sign informs road users on a one-way carriageway that they are approaching a road which joins or crosses the carriageway and has two-way traffic.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 206A A Road of Two-way Traffic across a One-way Carriageway Ahead This sign informs road users on a one-way carriageway that they are approaching a road which joins or crosses the carriageway and has two-way traffic.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 207 Traffic Signals Ahead This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418. It may be used to warn of permanent or temporary control of traffic ahead by traffic signals.Warning Figure No. 208 Bend to Left Ahead This symbol may be reversed to point to the right to give— Bend to Right Ahead This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 410, 416.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 209 Double Bend First to Right Ahead This symbol may be reversed to give— Double Bend First to Left Ahead This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 410, 416.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 210 Sharp Deviation This sign may be used where there is a sharp deviation in the road to the left or may be reversed to indicate a sharp deviation to the right. It is to be placed on the bend or deviation facing the approaching traffic. It may be used singly or on long bends multiple deviation signs may be used. This sign may also be used on roundabouts.Warning Figure No. 211 Road Narrows on Both Sides Ahead This sign indicates that the road ahead becomes narrower on both sides. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 410, 411, 418, 419, 420 to warn of a temporary narrowing caused by road works or obstructions.Warning Figure No. 212 Road Narrows on Right Ahead The symbol may be reversed to give— Road Narrows on Left Ahead This sign indicates a road narrowing ahead on one side. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 410, 411, 418, 419, 420 to warn of a temporary narrowing caused by road works or obstructions.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 213 Cross Roads Ahead This sign indicates the approach to cross roads. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418.Warning Figure No. 214 T-junction Ahead This sign indicates the motorist is approaching a T-junction ahead. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418. The symbol may be reversed.Warning Figure No.

215 Side Road to Right Ahead The symbol may be reversed to give— Side Road to Left Ahead This sign indicates the approach to a side road junction. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 216 Staggered Junction Left Turn First Ahead This symbol may be reversed to give— Staggered Junction Right Turn First Ahead This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 217 Roundabout Ahead This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 410 or 418.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 217A Roundabout Ahead This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 410 or 418.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 218 Steep Hill Downwards Ahead This sign indicating a steep hill, downwards, may be used at or near the top of a hill when the gradient of the hill is 1:10 or steeper. The sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 418, 419, 420, 423, 424, 425. The numerals on the sign may be changed to indicate different hill gradients.Warning Figure No. 219 Steep Hill Upwards Ahead This sign indicating a steep hill upward may be used at or near the foot of a hill when the gradient of a hill is 1:10 or steeper. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 418, 419, 420, 423, 424, 425. The numerals on the sign may be changed to indicate different hill gradients.Warning Figure No. 220 Uneven Road Surface This sign may be used to indicate any uneven road surface ahead whether of a permanent or temporary nature. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418.Warning Figure No. 221 Height Restricted Ahead This sign warns of a height restriction ahead. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 418, 419. The numerals in the above sign may be altered to cater for different height restrictions.Warning Figure No. 222 Height Restriction This sign may be erected at the location where the height is restricted to indicate over which width the headroom so indicated is available.Warning Figure No. 223 Pedestrian Crossing Ahead This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418.Warning Figure No. 224 Disabled Persons Ahead This sign indicates to motorists that they are likely to encounter disabled persons crossing the road ahead. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418.Warning Figure No. 225 Children This sign gives warning of the approach to an area where children are likely to be playing near or crossing the road. It may be used to indicate the approach to a school or playground exit. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 412, 413.Warning Figure No. 226 Horses This sign indicates that motorists are approaching a length of road on which they are likely to encounter horses. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 420.Warning Figure No. 227 Cattle This sign indicates that motorists are approaching a length of road on which they are likely to encounter cattle or water buffalo. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 420.Warning Figure No. 228 Level Crossing with Barrier Ahead This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418.Warning Figure No. 229 Overhead Cable This sign warns of the approach to an overhead cable. It will be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 418, 426.Warning Figure No. 230 Low Flying AircraftorSudden Aircraft Noise This sign warns motorists that they are passing near an airfield and that they could be startled by the sudden appearance or noise of a low flying aircraft.Warning Figure No. 231 Quayside or Riverbank Ahead This sign advises that the road is about to lead on to a quayside or riverbank. This sign may be used with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 232 Advance Warning of Bus Lane This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418 to indicate the distance to the start of the bus lane. For part time operation of the bus lane, the supplementary time plate in Figure No. 406 is to be added. Where other buses are permitted to use the left most lane in addition to franchised buses, the symbol in the above sign is to be replaced by “BUS 巴士”.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 232A Advance Warning of Bus Lane This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 418 to indicate the distance to the start of the bus lane. For part time operation of the bus lane, the supplementary time plate in Figure No. 406 is to be added. Where other buses are permitted to use the right most lane in addition to franchised buses, the symbol in the above sign is to be replaced by “Bus 巴士”.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 233 Advance Direction Sign for Side Roads For part time operation of the bus lane, the supplementary time plate in Figure No. 406 is to be added. The arrows or the symbol on this sign may be reversed or the position of the arrows or the symbol may be altered to suit the particular requirements. Where other buses are permitted to use the left most lane or right most lane in addition to franchised buses, the symbol in the above sign is to be replaced by “BUS 巴士”.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 234 Warning of Bus Lane This sign is placed on the edge of the carriageway facing into the carriageway at pedestrian crossing points to warn of the possibility of fast moving buses in the bus lane. It will normally be used in conjunction with “LOOK LEFT” (望左) or “LOOK RIGHT” (望右) carriageway markings. This sign may be used without the words “BUS LANE” and characters “巴士綫”. “LOOK LEFT” (望左) may be changed to “LOOK RIGHT” (望右).(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 235 Steep Road This sign may be used to advise cyclists not to ride their cycles down steep hills, particularly in areas where motor vehicles are not permitted or restricted in use.Warning Figure No. 236 Keep to the Left This sign may be used to advise cyclists to keep to the left, and may be used on roads where motor vehicles are not permitted or are restricted in use.Warning Figure No. 236A Keep to the Right This sign may be used to advise cyclists to keep to the right, and may be used on roads where motor vehicles are not permitted or are restricted in use.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 237 Falling or Fallen Rock This sign warns of the possibility of rock on or near the carriageway and also the danger of further falls taking place. It may also be used as a temporary sign. This sign may be used with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 420. The symbol may be reversed.Warning Figure No. 238 Loose Chippings Ahead This sign may be used temporarily in advance of a recently surface dressed road or other road where there is a possibility of loose chippings or stones on the road surface to indicate that there is a danger of flying stones from vehicles’ wheels. This sign may be used in conjunction with other signs on the supplementary plate in Figure No. 420.Warning Figure No. 239 Slippery Road This sign may be used as a temporary sign to warn of a dangerous condition on the road surface ahead. It may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 417, 420.Warning Figure No. 240 Other Danger Ahead This sign warns of potential danger ahead. The sign will always be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure No. 414, or 417, or 418.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 241 Road Works Ahead This sign indicates that road works are being carried out on the road ahead. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 415, 417, 418, 419, 420.Warning Figure No. 242 Right Most Lane Closed Ahead Alternatively the red bar in the above diagram may be placed across the left most lane to give— Left Most Lane Closed Ahead Or the red bar may be placed across both the left most and right most lanes to give— Left Most and Right Most Lanes Closed Ahead Or the red bar may be placed across the middle lane to give— Middle Lane Closed Ahead These signs are used on one-way 3-lane roads or on one carriageway of a dual carriageway road consisting of 3 lanes to indicate a temporary lane closure, the red bar indicating which lane is closed. They may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417, 418, 419 or 420.(L.N. 63 of 2017; E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 243 Right 2 Lanes Closed Ahead Red bars may be placed across the left most and middle lanes to give— Left 2 Lanes Closed Ahead These signs are used on one-way 3-lane roads or on one carriageway of a dual carriageway road consisting of 3 lanes to indicate the temporary closure of two lanes, the red bars indicating which lanes are closed. They may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417, 418, 419 or 420.(L.N. 63 of 2017; E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 244 Middle Lane Closed Ahead This sign is used on a 3-lane two-way road to indicate that the middle lane is temporarily closed. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417, 418, 419 or 420.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 244A Middle Lane Closed Ahead This sign is used on a 3-lane two-way road to indicate that the middle lane is temporarily closed. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plate in Figure No. 417, 418, 419 or 420.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 245 Right Lane Closed Ahead The symbols may be reversed to give— Left Lane Closed Ahead These signs may be used on one way 2-lane roads or on one carriageway of a dual carriageway road consisting of 2 lanes to indicate a temporary lane closure ahead of the right/ left lane. They may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 417, 418, 419, 420.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 246 Diversion to Another Carriageway to Right Ahead The symbol may be reversed to give— Diversion to Another Carriageway to Left Ahead This sign will be used to divert traffic from one carriageway of a dual carriageway road to the other carriageway. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Fig. Nos. 418, 419.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Warning Figure No. 247 Temporary Sharp Deviation This is a temporary sign and may be placed in conjunction with other temporary signs to indicate a sharp deviation to the left to avoid road works or other temporary obstructions in the carriageway. The sign may be reversed to indicate a sharp deviation to the right.Warning Figure No. 248 Barricade This barricade is for temporary use to indicate the extent of obstructions or excavations and/or that a lane or carriageway is closed. It may be extended to any length by the addition of alternate whole red and white rectangles.Warning Figure No. 249 Ramp This is a temporary sign to indicate to motorists a sudden change of level in the road surface.Warning Figure No. 250 Ramp Ahead This is a temporary sign to warn of a sudden change of level in the road surface ahead.Warning Figure No. 251 Slow Wet Tar This is a temporary sign to warn of road surfacing works.Warning Figure No. 252 Road Ahead Closed This sign warns the motorist that the road ahead is closed.Warning Figure No. 253 Traffic Control Ahead This sign is used to indicate that there is manual control of traffic ahead by the use of stop/go signs.Warning Figure No. 254 Crossing Not in Use This is a temporary sign to indicate to pedestrians that a pedestrian crossing is not in use as such a crossing.Warning Figure No. 255 Pedestrians This sign advises pedestrians of the direction of a temporary footway. The arrow may be reversed or a double headed arrow may be used.Warning Figure No. 256 Hazard Marker These alternative markers may be used to indicate the edge of a carriageway or an obstruction near that edge and—(a) the portion of each sign coloured red may be coloured white or amber;(b) the signs are to be erected in the immediate vicinity of the carriageway;(c) the top of each sign is at least 550 mm and not more than 1 m above the surface of the carriageway in the immediate vicinity;(d) if a sign is mounted on a post specially provided for the purpose—(i) the part of the post that extends above ground level is to be coloured black and white in alternate horizontal bands; and(ii) each band must be at least 225 mm and not more than 350 mm in depth;(e) if on a carriageway of a left-driving road—(i) the signs are to be erected so that, as viewed by the drivers of approaching vehicles, they display—(A) the colour red on the left edge of the carriageway; and(B) subject to subparagraph (ii), the colour white on the right edge of that carriageway; and(ii) on the right edge of the central reservation of a dual carriageway, the signs are to be erected so as to display the colour amber instead of the colour white; and(f) if on a carriageway of a right-driving road—(i) the signs are to be erected so that, as viewed by the drivers of approaching vehicles, they display—(A) the colour red on the right edge of the carriageway; and(B) subject to subparagraph (ii), the colour white on the left edge of that carriageway; and(ii) on the left edge of the central reservation of a dual carriageway, the signs are to be erected so as to display the colour amber instead of the colour white.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Warning Figure No. 257 Pedestrians Ahead This sign warns motorist of the possible presence of pedestrians on or adjacent to the road ahead.Warning Figure No. 258 Amber Lights Intermittent amber lights which may be used in conjunction with the sign shown in Figure No. 225 in Schedule 1. Each lamp shall show an intermittent light at a rate of flashing of not less than 60 nor more than 90 flashes per minute and in such a manner that the light of one lamp is always shown at a time when light of the other lamp is not shown.Warning Figure No. 259 Fog or Mist Ahead This sign indicates to motorists that they are likely to encounter fog or mist ahead and they should use dipped headlights where this is encountered.(L.N. 72 of 1990)Warning Figure No. 260 Cycleway Ahead This sign indicates that there may be cyclists on or crossing the road ahead. This sign may be used in conjunction with the supplementary plates in Figure Nos. 417, 418, 419 and 420.(L.N. 72 of 1990)Warning Figure No. 261 Pedestrian on or Crossing Road Ahead This sign warns motorists of the possible presence of pedestrians on adjacent to or crossing the road ahead.(L.N. 72 of 1990)Warning Figure No. 262 Vehicles of the North-west Railway or Trams Ahead This sign may be used to warn vehicular or pedestrian traffic of the North-west Railway or tram track in or crossing the road ahead where vehicles of the North-west Railway or trams may be operating.(L.N. 242 of 1987)Warning Figure No. 263 Road Hump or Humps Ahead This sign indicates a road hump in accordance with Figure No. 617 or a series of such humps has been placed across the road ahead.(L.N. 22 of 1989)Warning Figure No. 264 Advance Warning of Rail Only Lane for Vehicles of the North-west Railway or Tram Only Lane for Trams This sign may be used in conjunction with a supplementary plate in Figure No. 418 to indicate the distance to the start of rail only lane for vehicles of the North-west Railway or tram only lane for trams.(L.N. 291 of 1999)Warning Figure No. 265 Advance Direction Sign for Side Roads (for the North-west Railway Vehicle or Tram) The arrows or symbols on this sign may be reversed or the position of the arrows and symbol altered to suit the particular requirements.(L.N. 291 of 1999)Informatory Figure No. 301 This sign is for use by the police at accident sites.Informatory Figure No. 302 Pass Either Side This sign informs motorists that vehicles may pass either side of a temporary or permanent obstruction in the carriageway. This sign may be used in conjunction with bollards.Informatory Figure No. 303 Advisory sign giving advance notification of the start of a dual carriageway road.Informatory Figure No. 304 Single Track Road with Passing Places Advisory sign at the commencement of a road with only sufficient width for one vehicle except at passing places.Informatory Figure No. 305 Distance Indicators These signs indicate distance in hundreds of metres to the next point at which vehicles may leave a road. The slope of the bars shall be reversed when erected on the right hand side of a carriageway. The three hundred metre sign may be omitted from the sequence of signs.Informatory Figure No. 306 Get in Lane This sign informs of a divergence of routes ahead with separate lanes for different destinations it will be placed in conjunction with other signs or road markings.Informatory Figure No. 307 Census Point This sign informs the motorist of the location of a census point.Informatory Figure No. 308 Stop at Census Point This sign advises motorists to stop, if so required, at the census point for interview in connection with a traffic survey.Informatory Figure No. 309 Slow at Census Point This sign advises motorists to drive slowly past the census point where they may be stopped for interview in connection with a traffic survey.Informatory Figure No. 310 No Through Road This sign informs motorists that there is no through road ahead for motor vehicles.Informatory Figure No. 311 No Through Road on Side Road to Left With the symbol reversed the sign will give— No Through Road on Side Road to Right These signs give advance information of no through road on road to left (or right if the direction of the symbol is reversed).(L.N. 63 of 2017; E.R. 3 of 2024)Informatory Figure No. 312 This sign informs motorists of the direction they may proceed, in the respective lanes, and that the left most lane is for traffic turning left only. The middle lane may be omitted and the symbols otherwise varied to accord with the circumstances. The words “except buses” (巴士例外) may be added above the red bar.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Informatory Figure No. 313 Passing Place This sign is for use on roads, to denote places where slower vehicles may pull off the road to allow following vehicles to pass, or in conjunction with Figure No. 304 (Single Track Road) to allow opposing vehicles to pass each other.Informatory Figure No. 314 For use by the police at road blocksInformatory Figure No. 315 Goods Vehicles Proceed or Keep to Left Most Lane This sign warns drivers of goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of the weight indicated that they should proceed or keep to the left most lane before the start of the restriction indicated by the sign in Figure No. 161. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different weight limits.(L.N. 147 of 1990; L.N. 63 of 2017)Informatory Figure No. 315A Goods Vehicles Proceed or Keep to Right Most Lane This sign warns drivers of goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of the weight indicated that they should proceed or keep to the right most lane before the start of the restriction indicated by the sign in Figure No. 161A. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different weight limits.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Informatory Figure No. 316 Goods Vehicles Keep to Left Most Lane Ahead This sign warns drivers of goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of the weight indicated that they are approaching a major road, and that they should keep to the left most lane of the major road before the start of the restriction indicated by the sign in Figure No. 161. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different weight limits.(L.N. 147 of 1990; L.N. 63 of 2017)Informatory Figure No. 316A Goods Vehicles Keep to Right Most Lane Ahead This sign warns drivers of goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of the weight indicated that they are approaching a major road, and that they should keep to the right most lane of the major road before the start of the restriction indicated by the sign in Figure No. 161A. The numerals on the sign may be altered to suit different weight limits.(L.N. 63 of 2017)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 401 This plate may be used with the signs in Figure Nos. 106, 107, 109, 117 and 122 and indicates that goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in tonnes over that specified must proceed or turn in the direction, or are prohibited from the traffic movements indicated by the signs. The numerals on the plate may be altered to suit different gross vehicle weights.(L.N. 86 of 2001)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 402 This plate may be used with the signs in Figure Nos. 106, 107, 109.SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 403 This plate will be used attached to signs to indicate the exception of franchised buses to the particular restrictions in Figure Nos. 106, 107, 108, 109, 113, 114, 115, 122, 132, 133, 134, 135. The words “franchised buses” may be varied to accord with the specified type or class of vehicle excepted.(E.R. 3 of 2024)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 403A This plate will be used attached to the sign in Figure No. 113 to indicate the exception of taxis carrying no passengers to the particular prohibition indicated by the sign. The words “taxis carrying no passengers” and “非載客的士” may be varied to accord with the specified type or class of vehicle excepted.(20 of 2021 s. 94)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 404 This plate may be used with the signs in Figure Nos. 113, 114, 117, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135.SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 405 This plate may be used with the signs in Figure Nos. 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 149. The Commissioner for Transport is authorised to issue a permit.SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 406 Time Plate This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 118A, 121, 122, 128, 134, 135, 140, 232, 232A or 233 to indicate the period of time during which the prohibitions or restrictions indicated by the sign apply the wording may be varied to specify any periods of time. This plate may also be used in conjunction with Figure No. 429 to indicate the period of time of the specified day or days during which the prohibitions or restrictions apply.(L.N. 291 of 1999; L.N. 63 of 2017)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 407 The arrow may be reversed to indicate operation in other direction. This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 140 to indicate the direction in which the prohibitions apply.SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 408 This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 140 to indicate that the restriction or prohibition applies in both directions.(E.R. 3 of 2024)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 409 Dual Carriageway This plate may be used with the signs in Figure Nos. 101, 102, 107, 108, 109.SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 410 This plate may only be used with the sign in Figure No. 204, 208, 209, 211, 212, 217 or 217A.(L.N. 63 of 2017)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 411 This plate may be used with the signs in Figure Nos. 211, 212 indicating a change in road width and a convergence of traffic to single file. The legend may be varied to read “Single track road” (單行路).(E.R. 3 of 2024)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 412 This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 225.SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 413 Playground This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 225.(E.R. 3 of 2024)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 414 This plate may be used with the sign at Figure No. 240 indicating the nature of the danger. The legend may be varied to suit particular dangers, the permitted variants are dust cloud (塵土), smoke (煙霧), blasting (爆石), landslide (山泥傾瀉), flood (路面水浸), surveying (測量), fallen tree (樹木傾倒).SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 415 Line Painting etc. This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 241 (road works ahead), so as to indicate the nature of the road works. Permitted variants of the legend are tree cutting (砍伐樹木), sign cleaning (清洗路牌), grass cutting (進行剪草), gully emptying (清理溝渠), blasting (爆石), surfacing (鋪築路面), surveying (進行測量).SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 416 Safe Speed This plate may be used with signs in Figure Nos. 208, 209 to indicate the safe speed on a bend or series of bends. The numerals in the sign may be altered to suit the speed limit required.SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 417 This plate when used in conjunction with the sign in Figure No. 111, 123, 123A, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 129A, 137, 138, 140, 161, 161A, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 244A or 245 to indicate the end of the prohibitions or restrictions.(L.N. 305 of 1989; L.N. 147 of 1990; L.N. 63 of 2017)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 418 This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 202, 203, 204, 207, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 217A, 218, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224, 228, 229, 231, 232, 232A, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 244A, 245, 246 or 264 to indicate the distance to a hazard. The numerals may be varied.(L.N. 291 of 1999; L.N. 63 of 2017)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 419 This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 211, 212, 218, 219, 221, 241, 242, 243, 244, 244A, 245 or 246 to indicate the distance to a hazard. The numerals may be varied.(L.N. 63 of 2017)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 420 This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 123, 123A, 128, 129, 129A, 140, 211, 212, 218, 219, 226, 227, 237, 238, 239, 241, 242, 243, 244, 244A or 245 to indicate the length over which the prohibition or the hazard exists. The numerals may be varied.(L.N. 63 of 2017)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 421 This plate may be used with the “stop or give way sign ahead” sign in Figure No. 201 to indicate the distance to a junction controlled by a “stop” sign. The numerals may be varied.(E.R. 3 of 2024)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 422 This plate may be used with the stop or give way sign ahead, sign in Figure No. 201 to indicate the distance to a junction controlled by “give way” sign. The numerals may be varied.(E.R. 3 of 2024)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 423 This plate may be used with the steep hill sign in Figure Nos. 218, 219. The numerals may be varied.SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 424 This plate may be used with the steep hill signs in Figure Nos. 218, 219.SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 425 This plate may be used with the steep hill signs in Figure Nos. 218, 219.SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 426 This plate may be used with “overhead cable” sign in Figure No. 229 to show the permissible height of the vehicle to avoid danger. The numerals may be varied.(E.R. 3 of 2024)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 427 This plate is for use in conjunction with the signs in Figure Nos. 106, 107, 109, 113, 122, 140 to indicate that the direction of traffic movement or the prohibition indicated by the signs is limited to the motor vehicle or the class of motor vehicle or the description of motor vehicle specified in the plate the wording may be varied to “Lantau taxis” and “大嶼山的士”, “N T taxis” and “新界的士” or “Urban taxis” and “市區的士”, or to specify any type, class or description of motor vehicle.(L.N. 263 of 1984; L.N. 86 of 2001)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 428 This plate may be used with the signs in Figure Nos. 137, 138 to indicate that children under 11 years of age are permitted to ride bicycles or tricycles unaccompanied by adults.(L.N. 305 of 1989)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 429 Day Plate This plate may be used with the signs in Figure Nos. 113, 114, 140, 165 and 167 to indicate the day or days during which the prohibitions or restrictions indicated by the signs apply. The wording may be varied to “Except General Holidays” and “公眾假期例外” or specify any day or days. This plate may also be used in conjunction with Figure Nos. 406 and 431 to indicate the period of time of the specified day or days during which the prohibitions or restrictions apply.(L.N. 15 of 1997; L.N. 86 of 2001; L.N. 66 of 2005)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 430 This plate may be used with the signs in Figure Nos. 140 and 165 to indicate the exception of taxis to the no stopping restriction for setting down passengers and their belongings only. The word “taxi” and characters “的士” may be omitted or varied to “Lantau taxis” and “大嶼山的士”, “N T taxis” and “新界的士” or “Urban taxis” and “市區的士” respectively, or to specify any type, class or description of motor vehicle excepted. The words “drop off” and characters “落客” may be varied to “pick up” and “上客” to indicate the exception to the no stopping restriction for picking up passengers and their belongings only; “pick up or drop off” and “上落客” for picking up or setting down passengers and their belongings only; “loading” and “上貨” for loading goods only; “unloading” and “落貨” for unloading goods only; or “loading or unloading” and “上落貨” for loading or unloading goods only.(L.N. 291 of 1999; L.N. 86 of 2001; L.N. 66 of 2005)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 431 Time Plate This plate is a variation in size and format of Figure No. 406. This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 106, 107, 109, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 118A, 121, 122, 128, 134, 135, 140, 232, 232A or 233 to indicate the period of time during which the prohibitions or restrictions indicated by the sign apply. The wording may be varied to specify any period of time or times or in 24-hour time display without the words “am” and “上午” or “pm” and “下午”. This plate may also be used in conjunction with Figure No. 429 to indicate the day or days during which the prohibitions or restrictions indicated by the sign apply.(L.N. 86 of 2001; L.N. 63 of 2017)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 432 Vehicle Length This plate may be used in conjunction with the signs in Figure Nos. 106, 107, 109, 113, 122 to indicate that all motor vehicles with a length in metres exceeding that specified must proceed or turn or are prohibited as indicated by the signs. The numerals on the plate may be altered to suit different length restrictions.(L.N. 86 of 2001)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 433 This plate may be used with the sign in Figure No. 149 to indicate the exception of taxis to the particular restriction indicated by that sign within the specified period of time. This plate may also be used without any reference to time on it to indicate a 24-hour exception to that restriction. The word “taxis” and characters “的士” may be varied to “N T taxis” and “新界的士”, “Urban taxis” and “市區的士” and/or “Lantau taxis” and “大嶼山的士” respectively to accord with the specified category of taxi excepted. The times on this plate may be varied to specify any period of time or times or in 24-hour time display without the words “am” and “上午” and/or “pm” and “下午”.(L.N. 16 of 2007)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 434 This sign may be used with the sign in Figure No. 174 to indicate the Class or Classes of dangerous goods referred to in that figure.(L.N. 153 of 2007; 29 of 2021 s. 36)SupplementaryPlateFigure No. 435 This sign may be used with the sign in Figure No. 149 to indicate the exception of vehicles approved under a designated cross-boundary driving scheme to the particular restriction indicated by the sign in that figure.(L.N. 167 of 2025) Schedule 2 [regs. 2, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 59 & 60]Road Markings Regulatory Figure No. 501 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking—Double Lines Double lines to indicate that a vehicle must not be over or cross either continuous line contrary to regulation 11.Regulatory Figure No. 502 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking—Double Lines Double lines to indicate that a vehicle must not be over or cross the lines contrary to regulation 11.Regulatory Figure No. 503 Road Marking Longitudinal Markings—Continuous Double Lines with Hatching Continuous double lines and hatched markings to indicate that a vehicle must not be on, over or cross either continuous line contrary to regulation 11.Regulatory Figure No. 503A Road Marking Longitudinal Markings—Continuous Double Lines with Hatching Continuous double lines and hatched markings to indicate that a vehicle must not be on, over or cross either continuous line contrary to regulation 11.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 504 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking—Bus Lane Longitudinal line to indicate to vehicular traffic under regulation 12 the boundary of a traffic lane reserved for franchised buses and, where indicated on signs, other vehicles.Regulatory Figure No. 505 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking—Hard Shoulder Longitudinal line to indicate to vehicular traffic the edge of that part of the carriageway available for through traffic, over which vehicles shall not cross except in emergency.Regulatory Figure No. 506 Road Marking Transverse Marking—Stop Line Transverse line to indicate the position beyond which vehicular traffic must not proceed when required to stop by traffic light signals or the police.Regulatory Figure No. 507 Road Marking Transverse Marking—Stop Lines Transverse lines to indicate position beyond which vehicular traffic must not proceed when required to stop by the sign shown in Figure No. 101 in Schedule 1.Regulatory Figure No. 508 Road Marking Transverse Marking—Give Way Lines Transverse lines to indicate to vehicular traffic that no vehicle shall proceed past the line which is nearest to the major road into that road in such a manner or at such a time as is likely to cause danger to the driver of any other vehicle on the major road or as to necessitate the driver of any such other vehicle to change its speed or course in order to avoid an accident with the first vehicle the lines may be used in conjunction with the sign in Figure No. 102 in Schedule 1.Regulatory Figure No. 509 Road Marking Directional Arrows To indicate to vehicular traffic appropriate traffic lanes, and when used on the approach to a junction having transverse lines as in Figure Nos. 506, 507, or 508 the direction in which vehicles in the respective traffic lanes at the transverse line, must proceed after having passed over the lines.Regulatory Figure No. 510 Road Marking Bus Lane To indicate to vehicular traffic a traffic lane reserved for franchised buses and, where indicated on signs, other vehicles.Regulatory Figure No. 511 Road Marking Tram Lane To indicate to vehicular traffic a traffic lane reserved for trams.Regulatory Figure No. 512 Road Marking Chevron Marking To indicate that part of the verge or hard shoulder, on a road between the main carriageway of that road and the carriageway of a slip road, or at a divergence or convergence of roads, which vehicular traffic must not enter except in emergency. The marking may also from an extension to the marking in Figure No. 501 in which case the perimeter lines will not meet at the apex.Regulatory Figure No. 513 Road Marking Hatched Traffic Island Marking To indicate to vehicular traffic that part of the carriageway which vehicular traffic must not enter except in emergency.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 513A Road Marking Hatched Traffic Island Marking To indicate to vehicular traffic that part of the carriageway which vehicular traffic must not enter except in emergency.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 514 Road Marking Box Junction When painted in broad yellow lines on a carriageway at a road junction indicates a box junction into which a vehicle may not be driven contrary to regulation 10. The shape of the box may be modified to meet the layout of a junction. And may be marked out on one carriageway on a dual carriageway road. Or to cover one direction of traffic flow on a two way road. Any corner may be cut away to a maximum of 10% of the length of the side affected to accommodate a corner kerb.Regulatory Figure No. 515 Road Marking No Stopping To indicate to vehicular traffic that the stopping of motor vehicles except franchised buses at designated stopping places, is prohibited at all times, unless the vehicle is prevented from proceeding due to traffic conditions. The marking may be used in conjunction with the sign shown in Figure No. 140 in Schedule 1 or may be used alone.Regulatory Figure No. 516 Road Marking Tram Stop To indicate the limits of a tram stop and position beyond which vehicular traffic must not proceed when passengers are boarding or alight from a tram.Regulatory Figure No. 517 Road Marking Bus Stop To indicate to vehicular traffic the limits of a bus stop. “BUS STOP” and “巴士站” may be repeated according to the length of a bus stop.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 517A Road Marking Bus Stop To indicate to vehicular traffic the limits of a bus stop. “BUS STOP” and “巴士站” may be repeated according to the length of a bus stop.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Regulatory Figure No. 518 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking Longitudinal line under regulation 12 to warn of the commencement or further continuation of a traffic lane reserved for buses and, where indicated on signs, other vehicles.Regulatory Figure No. 519 Road Marking No Stopping To indicate to vehicular traffic that the stopping of motor vehicles except franchised buses at designated stopping places, is prohibited during the period or periods indicated on the supplementary plate to Figure No. 406 in Schedule 1, used in conjunction with the sign shown in Figure No. 140 in Schedule 1.Regulatory Figure No. 522 Tram and North-west Railway Crossing Box Marking When painted in yellow lines at a location where tram tracks or the North-west Railway joins a road and becomes part of a road means an area of the carriageway onto which a vehicle or a vehicle of the North-west Railway or a tram must not enter in a manner which then causes any part of that vehicle or tram to remain at rest within the marked area.(L.N. 242 of 1987)Regulatory Figure No. 523 Rail Only To indicate to vehicular traffic an area or traffic lane reserved for vehicles of the North-west Railway. The words and characters may be written as “RAIL ONLY” on the same line and “輕鐵專綫” on the same line and the whole marking may be written as “RAIL ONLY 輕鐵專綫” all on the same line. It may be used in conjunction with the road marking 525 in Schedule 2.(L.N. 242 of 1987; E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 524 Rail Stop To indicate to vehicular traffic the limits of a rail stop. “RAIL STOP” and “輕鐵站” may be repeated according to the length of a rail stop.(L.N. 242 of 1987; E.R. 3 of 2024)Regulatory Figure No. 525 Rail Only Area Where used in conjunction with Figure No. 523 in Schedule 2 indicates the boundary or boundaries of an area or traffic lane reserved for the use of vehicles of the North-west Railway, and other vehicles shall not be on or over or cross this line.(L.N. 242 of 1987)Informatory Figure No. 601 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking—Lane Lines Alternative methods of marking a longitudinal line to indicate to vehicular traffic moving in the same direction the division of the carriageway into traffic lanes.Informatory Figure No. 602 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking—Carriageway Division Line Longitudinal line to indicate to vehicular traffic the division between opposing flows on a carriageway.(E.R. 3 of 2024)Informatory Figure No. 603 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking—Warning Line Alternative methods of marking a longitudinal line to warn vehicular traffic when approaching or negotiating a hazard not to be over or cross the line unless it is seen by the driver to be safe to do so. It may be used both to indicate the division of the carriageway into lanes and the division of the carriageway between opposing flows.Informatory Figure No. 604 Road Marking Instructions To indicate to pedestrians the direction of approaching vehicular traffic.Informatory Figure No. 605 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking—Edge Line Longitudinal line to indicate to vehicular traffic the edge of the carriageway at a road junction.Informatory Figure No. 606 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking—Edge Line Longitudinal line to indicate to vehicular traffic the edge of the carriageway at a road junction, lay by, passing place, or bus stop.Informatory Figure No. 607 Road Marking Longitudinal Marking—Edge of Carriageway Line Alternative methods of marking a longitudinal line to indicate to vehicular traffic the edge of the carriageway other than at a road junction, lay by, passing place, or bus stop.Informatory Figure No. 608 Road Marking Junction Give Way Warning Marking to indicate to vehicular traffic the approach to a road junction at or near which is placed the marking shown in Figure No. 508, or both the marking shown in Figure No. 508, and the sign shown in Figure No. 102 in Schedule 1.Informatory Figure No. 609 Road Marking Warning Arrow The arrow may be reversed and is used to indicate which side vehicular traffic should travel past a marking of the type shown in Figure Nos. 501, 502, 504 or a temporary obstruction on the carriageway.Informatory Figure No. 610 Road Marking End of Bus Lane To indicate to vehicular traffic the end of a bus lane and that they may enter the left most lane. The marking may be used with or without the letters and characters.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Informatory Figure No. 610A Road Marking End of Bus Lane To indicate to vehicular traffic the end of a bus lane and that they may enter the right most lane. The marking may be used with or without the letters and characters.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Informatory Figure No. 611 Road Marking To indicate to vehicular traffic in accordance with regulation 12 that they may enter the traffic lane reserved for buses, but only for the purpose of turning left at the junction ahead.Informatory Figure No. 611A Road Marking To indicate to vehicular traffic in accordance with regulation 12 that they may enter the traffic lane reserved for buses, but only for the purpose of turning right at the junction ahead.(L.N. 63 of 2017)Informatory Figure No. 612 Road Marking Deceleration Arrows To indicate to vehicular traffic the entrance to a deceleration lane at a road junction or another place where a traffic lane diverges. The marking may be reversed.Informatory Figure No. 613 Road Marking Marking for Pedestrian Crossing Area To indicate to vehicular traffic the area of the carriageway over which pedestrians are permitted to cross the road.Informatory Figure No. 614 Road Marking Instructions To indicate to vehicular traffic the approach to a road junction at or near which is placed the sign shown in Figure No. 101 in Schedule 1.Informatory Figure No. 615 Road Marking Instructions To indicate to vehicular traffic potential danger ahead and the need to proceed with caution.Informatory Figure No. 616 Road Marking Instructions To indicate to vehicular traffic to get into the appropriate lane as indicated by traffic signs or other road markings.Informatory Figure No. 617 Road Hump For use on a road where the speed limit imposed does not exceed 50 km/h.(L.N. 22 of 1989)Informatory Figure No. 618 Road Hump Marking To indicate to vehicular traffic a road hump in accordance with Figure No. 617.(L.N. 22 of 1989)Informatory Figure No. 619 Road Marking Cyclists This marking indicates that the section of road on which it is placed is reserved for bicycles or tricycles.(L.N. 72 of 1990) Schedule 3 [regs. 2, 3, 16, 21 & 33]Light Signals 1. Light signals prescribed by regulation 16 shall be of the size, colour and type prescribed by paragraph 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8. (L.N. 242 of 1987) 2. Light signals prescribed by this paragraph shall be of the following size, colour and type—(a) 3 lights facing the approaching vehicular traffic, one red, one amber and one green shall be used;(b) the lights must be arranged either vertically or horizontally; (L.N. 63 of 2017)(ba) if the lights are arranged vertically—(i) the lamp showing a red light must be uppermost; and(ii) the lamp showing a green light must be lowermost; (L.N. 63 of 2017)(bb) if the lights are arranged horizontally on a carriageway of a left-driving road, the lights as viewed by the drivers of approaching vehicles must be such that—(i) the lamp showing a red light is nearest to the right-hand side of the carriageway; and(ii) the lamp showing a green light is nearest to the left-hand side of the carriageway; (L.N. 63 of 2017)(bc) if the lights are arranged horizontally on a carriageway of a right-driving road, the lights as viewed by the drivers of approaching vehicles must be such that—(i) the lamp showing a red light is nearest to the left-hand side of the carriageway; and(ii) the lamp showing a green light is nearest to the right-hand side of the carriageway; (L.N. 63 of 2017)(c) the sequence of the light signals shall be as follows—(i) red;(ii) amber and red together;(iii) green;(iv) amber,but the lights described in sub-subparagraph (ii) may be omitted from the sequence;(d) each lamp shall be separately illuminated and the effective diameter of the lens of the lamp shall be either—(i) not less than 190 mm nor more than 220 mm; or(ii) not less than 275 mm nor more than 310 mm;(e) the height of the centre of the green lens from the surface of the carriageway in its immediate vicinity shall be, where light signals are placed at the side of the carriageway, not less than 2.1 m nor more than 3.5 m and where light signals are placed over the carriageway not less than 5.3 m nor more than 9 m;(f) the centre of adjacent lenses shall, when the effective diameter of each lens is not less than 190 mm nor more than 220 mm be not more than 360 mm apart and, when the effective diameter of each lens is not less than 275 mm nor more than 310 mm, be not more than 440 mm apart;(g) the head of the signals enclosing the lamps shall be coloured black and any post supporting the head shall be coloured grey;(h) where a backing board is used in conjunction with the light signals it shall be coloured black with a white border. 3. Light signals prescribed by this paragraph shall be used for the control of vehicular traffic at level crossings, at approaches to swing bridges, at ferry boat landings, at fire stations and ambulance stations and shall be of the following size, colour and type—(a) 2 lights each showing an intermittent red light shall be used;(b) the lamps shall be arranged horizontally so that there is a distance of not less than 500 mm nor more than 700 mm between the centres of the lenses of the lamps;(c) each lamp shall be separately illuminated and the effective diameter of the lamp shall be either—(i) not less than 190 mm nor more than 220 mm; or(ii) not less than 275 mm nor more than 310 mm,but the 2 lamps on the same signal head shall both have the effective diameter of not less than 190 mm nor more than 220 mm or both have such diameter of not less than 275 mm nor more than 310 mm;(d) when the signal is operated each lamp shall show its intermittent red light at a rate of flashing of not less than 60 nor more than 90 flashes per minute and in such a manner that the light of one lamp is always shown when the light of the other lamp is not shown;(e) the height of the centre of each lens from the surface of the carriageway in its immediate vicinity shall be in the case of signals placed at the side of the carriageway not less than 2.1 m nor more than 3.5 m and in the case of signals placed over the carriageway not less than 5.3 m nor more than 9 m;(f) where a backing board is used in conjunction with the light signals it shall be coloured black with a white border;(g) no lettering or characters shall be used on the lenses. 4. (1) Subject to the following subparagraphs, a lens which when illuminated shows a green arrow or an amber “T” characteristic—(a) may be substituted for the lens showing the green light in the light signals referred to in paragraph 2 of this Schedule;

or(b) may be affixed to the light signal referred to in paragraph 2 of this Schedule.(2) The direction of any green arrow may be varied to suit the particular circumstances providing—(a) that no arrow points below the horizontal position;(b) that no adjacent arrows point within 45 degrees of one another.(3) The effective diameter of a lens showing either a green arrow or an amber “T” characteristic shall be either—(a) not less than 190 mm nor more than 220 mm; or(b) not less than 275 mm nor more than 310 mm. 5. (1) Portable light signals prescribed by regulation 21 shall comply with paragraphs 2 and 4 of this Schedule subject to the following—(a) the height of the centre of the green lens shall be not less than 1.5 m nor more than 2.5 m from the surface of the carriageway;(b) the signal head may be mounted on a post or a tripod but in either case the colour of the post or tripod shall be yellow.(2) The type of portable light signals, including any control equipment and lens used in conjunction with them shall, in addition to complying with these regulations, be approved in writing by or on behalf of the Commissioner before being used on or near any carriageway. 6. (1) Light signals prescribed by regulation 33 shall, subject to sub-subparagraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this subparagraph, be of the following type—(a) 2 lights, one red and one green, both as shown in Figure No. 701 in this Schedule, shall be provided facing the direction from which pedestrians are crossing;(b) the red light and the green light shall be arranged vertically, the red light being upper and the sequence of lights shall be—(i) red;(ii) green;(iii) intermittent green;(c) each light shall be separately illuminated and the effective diameter of the lens shall be either—(i) not less than 190 mm nor more than 220 mm; or(ii) not less than 275 mm nor more than 310 mm,but the diameters of the lenses of the red and green lights shall both have the measurements prescribed either in sub-sub-subparagraph (i) or (ii) above;(d) the centre of adjacent lenses shall not be more than—(i) 360 mm apart when the effective diameter of each lens is not less than 190 mm nor more than 220 mm; or(ii) 440 mm apart when the effective diameter of each lens is not less than 275 mm nor more than 310 mm apart.(2) The height of the centre of the green lens from the surface of the carriageway in its immediate vicinity shall not be less than 2.1 m nor more than 2.5 m.(3) The head enclosing the lamps shall be coloured black, and any post supporting the head shall be coloured grey.(4) A sign of the type shown in Figure No. 702 in this Schedule may be erected for the purpose of conveying to pedestrians instructions for operating the light signals. 7. (1) Light signals prescribed by this paragraph shall be of the following size, colour and type—(a) 2 lights which face approaching vehicles of the North-west Railway or trams and of which, when illuminated, one shows a red “T” characteristic and one a white symbol in accordance with Figure No. 703 in this Schedule;(b) the red light and the white light referred to in sub-subparagraph (a) shall be arranged vertically, the lamp showing a red light being upper and the sequence of light signals shall be as follows—(i) red;(ii) white;(iii) intermittent white.(2) A lens which when illuminated shows a white symbol of the type shown in Figure No. 703 in this Schedule but with the apex of the symbol pointing to the left or to the right, as the case may be—(a) may be substituted for the white light referred to in subparagraph (1)(b) of this paragraph; or(b) may be affixed to the light signal referred to in this paragraph.(3) The effective diameter of a lens showing either a red “T” characteristic or the white symbol referred to in this paragraph shall be either—(a) not less than 190 mm nor more than 220 mm; or(b) not less than 275 mm nor more than 310 mm.(4) The head of the signals enclosing the lamps shall be coloured black, and any posts supporting the head shall be coloured grey.(5) When the white symbol of the type shown in Figure No. 703 is illuminated by an intermittent light, the intermittent light so illuminated shall flash at a rate of not less than 60 and not more than 90 flashes per minute.(L.N. 242 of 1987) 8. A lens which when illuminated shows a red “T” characteristic—(a) may be substituted for the lens showing the red light in the light signals referred to in paragraph 2 of this Schedule; or(b) may be affixed to the light signals referred to in paragraph 2 of this Schedule.(L.N. 242 of 1987) Regulatory Figure No. 701 Light Signal Crossing The signals shall be arranged vertically, the red signal being above the green signal.Informatory Figure No. 702 Light Signal Crossing Regulatory Figure No. 703 The Signal Vehicle of the North-west Railway signal(L.N. 242 of 1987) Schedule 4 [regs. 2, 3, 30 & 59]Zebra Crossing and Light Signal Crossings 1. (1) Every zebra crossing shall be indicated, in accordance with Figure No. 801, by alternate black and white stripes not less than 500 mm nor more than 700 mm in width and parallel to the side of the carriageway except that the width of the first stripe at each end of the crossing may be increased to not more than 1 300 mm: Provided that— (a) these provisions shall be regarded as having been complied with in the case of any zebra crossing which for the most part complies with these provisions notwithstanding that there may be some variation in the exact width of such stripes so long as the general indication of the stripes is not thereby impaired; and (b) where the colour of the surface of the carriageway provides a reasonable contrast with the colour white that surface may itself be utilized for providing stripes which would otherwise be required to be black. (2) The limits of a zebra crossing shall be indicated by studs placed along each edge, which studs shall be not less than 250 mm nor more than 700 mm apart and the first stud shall be not more than 1 250 mm from the edge of the carriageway.(3) A zebra crossing shall be not less than 2.5 m in width. 2. A zebra crossing or its limits shall not be deemed to have ceased to be indicated in accordance with the provisions of this Schedule by reason only of the imperfection, displacement or discolouration of any one or more of its stripes or studs, so long as the general indication of the zebra crossing and its limits is not thereby materially impaired. 3. (1) The road markings which are to be placed on a road in the vicinity of a zebra crossing for the purpose of constituting a zebra controlled area lying on both sides of the limits of the zebra crossing or on only one side of such limits and indicating the presence and the limits of such an area, shall consist of a pattern of lines of the size and type shown in Figure No. 802 and so placed as hereinafter provided.(2) A pattern of lines shall, subject as hereinafter provided, consist of—(a) a transverse white broken line (hereinafter referred to as a give-way line) placed on the carriageway 1 m from and parallel to the nearer line of studs indicating the limits of the zebra crossing and shall extend across the carriageway in the manner indicated in Figure No. 802; and(b) 2 or more longitudinal white broken lines (hereinafter referred to as zig-zag lines) placed on the carriageway or, where the road is a dual carriageway road, on each part of the carriageway, each zig-zag line containing not less than 8 nor more than 18 marks and extending away from the zebra crossing at a point 150 mm from the nearest part of the give-way line on the same side of the zebra crossing to a point 150 mm from the nearest part of a terminal line of the size and type shown in the said Figure (hereinafter referred to as a terminal line).(3) Where the Commissioner is satisfied in relation to a particular area of carriageway in the vicinity of a zebra crossing that by reason of the layout of, or character of, the roads in the vicinity of the zebra crossing it would be impracticable to lay the pattern of lines as shown in Figure No. 802 and in accordance with subparagraph (2), any of the following variations as respects the pattern shall be permitted—(a) the minimum number of marks contained in each zig-zag line may be reduced from 8 to not less than 2;(b) a mark contained in a zig-zag line may be varied in length so as to extend for a distance not less than 1 m and not more than 2 m, but where such a variation is made as respects a mark each other mark in each zig-zag line shall be of the same or substantially the same length as that mark, so however that the number of marks in each zig-zag line shall not be more than 8 nor less than 2.(4) The angle of the give-way line (if any) in relation to, and its distance from, the nearer line of studs indicating the limits of a zebra crossing may be varied, if the Director is satisfied that such variation is necessary having regard to the angle of the zebra crossing in relation to the edge of the carriageway at the place where the zebra crossing is situated.(5) Where an area of carriageway in the vicinity of a zebra crossing is not constituted a zebra controlled area by the placing of a pattern of lines, a give-way line shall nevertheless be placed on the carriageway unless the Commissioner is satisfied that by reason of the position of that zebra crossing it is impracticable so to place the line. (L.N. 263 of 1984)(6) Each mark contained in a give-way line or in a zig-zag line and each terminal line may be illuminated by the use of reflecting material.(7) A zebra controlled area or its limits shall not be deemed to have ceased to be indicated in accordance with the provisions of this Schedule by reason only of the imperfection, discolouration or partial displacement of either a terminal line or one or more of the marks comprised in a give-way line or a zig-zag line, so long as the general indication of any such line is not thereby materially impaired. 4. (1) A zebra crossing shall be marked with a yellow globe not less than 280 mm nor more than 500 mm in diameter mounted on a post or bracket at or near each end of the zebra crossing so that the height of the lowest part of the globe is not less than 2 m nor more than 3 m above the surface of the ground in the immediate vicinity.(2) Where a globe is mounted or attached to a post specially provided for that purpose, the post shall be coloured with alternate black and white bands, each band being not less than 280 mm nor more than 330 mm in depth, except that the lowest band shall be coloured black and be not less than 280 mm nor more than 1 000 mm in depth.(3) A globe may be illuminated by a flashing light or by a constant light.(4) Where, on a zebra crossing, there is a pedestrian refuge or central reservation, the zebra crossing may be additionally marked by a globe mounted on a post, conforming with subparagraphs (1) and (2) and erected on the pedestrian refuge or central reservation. 5. (1) The limits of a light signal crossing prescribed by regulation 33 shall be indicated in accordance with Figure No. 803, by studs placed along each edge, which studs shall be not less than 250 mm nor more than 700 mm apart and the first stud shall be not more than 1 250 mm from the edge of the carriageway.(2) A light signal crossing or its limits shall not be deemed to have ceased to be indicated in accordance with this Schedule by reason only of the temporary removal, displacement or discolouration of one or more of its studs, so long as the general indication of the crossing is not thereby materially impaired. 6. Studs used to indicate the limits of a zebra crossing on a light signal crossing shall not be fitted with reflecting lenses and shall be—(a) white, silver or light grey in colour;(b) square or circular in plan, the sides of a square stud not being less than 95 mm nor more than 110 mm in length and the diameter of a circular stud not being less than 95 mm nor more than 110 mm; and(c) so fixed that they do not project more than 16 mm above the carriageway at their highest points nor more than 7 mm at their edges. Regulatory Figure No. 801 Indication of Zebra Pedestrian Crossing Regulatory Figure No. 802 Indication of Zebra Controlled Area Pattern of lines on one or both sides of a crossing indicating zebra controlled area. Each zig-zag line need not contain the same number of marks.Regulatory Figure No. 803 Pedestrian Crossing Indication of a light signal crossing under regulation 33. A pedestrian refuge or central reservation may be provided approximately as shown. The crossing on each side of a pedestrian refuge if provided shall be treated as a crossing on a separate carriageway.Regulatory Figure No. 804 School Crossing Patrol Sign Regulatory Figure No. 805 School Crossing Patrol Sign (L.N. 72 of 1990) Regulatory Figure No. 806 Light Signal CrossingYellow Striped Markings Yellow markings to indicate a light signal crossing across which a vehicle may not be driven contrary to regulation 10A.(L.N. 72 of 1990) Schedule 5 [reg. 20]Lighting, Signing and Guarding of Road Works 1. The location of signs, road markings, barriers and road hazard warning lanterns at road works shall be in accordance with that set down in the Code of Practice. 2. A lantern showing either a steady or an intermittent light may be used to indicate to traffic the limits of a temporary obstruction of a road and, without prejudice to paragraph 4, shall be of the size, colour and type prescribed by paragraph 3. 3. (1) The colour of the light shown by a lantern referred to in paragraph 2 whether steady or intermittent, shall be amber and the external surfaces of the body of the lantern shall be coloured yellow.(2) Lanterns may be so constructed that light is emitted from 1, 2 or 3 sides or from every horizontal direction but each lens or light enclosure of the lantern shall be—(a) if the light so shown is emitted from the lantern in only 1, 2 or 3 horizontal directions, of such shape and size that the perimeter of its horizontally projected area on to any vertical plane shall be capable of lying wholly inside a circle having a diameter of 190 mm and wholly outside a circle having a diameter of 100 mm; and(b) if the light so shown is emitted from the lamp in every horizontal direction, of such shape and size that the perimeter of its horizontally projected area on to any vertical plane shall be capable of lying wholly within a square having sides of 125 mm and wholly outside a square having sides of 40 mm in length.(3) Each lantern shall be illuminated separately and by a single source of light.(4) Each lantern shall have a light transmitting cover or lens protecting the source of the light.(5) The height of the centre of any lens or light transmitting cover of a lantern from the surface of the road in its immediate vicinity shall not exceed 1.2 m.(6) Each lantern shall have in association with the lens or light transmitting cover a device having an area of not less than 50 cm2 fitted with amber reflectors or amber reflecting material and positioned on the lantern so that the device faces oncoming vehicles.(7) Where a lantern is used which shows a steady light, then the luminous intensity of the light shall not be less than 1 candela measured within 5 degrees above and below and 10 degrees left and right of the principal axis if the light so shown is emitted from the lantern in only 1, 2 or 3 directions, and measured within 5 degrees above and below the horizontal plane around the vertical axis of symmetry if the said light is emitted in every direction.(8) Where a lantern which shows an intermittent light is used then that lantern shall be of such size and type that the rate of flashing shall be not less than 90 flashes per minute and not more than 150 flashes per minute and the peak luminous intensity measured in accordance with subparagraph (7) shall be not less than 1.5 candelas.(9) Lanterns used for the purposes indicated in this Schedule shall be of robust design and shall be capable of complying with the performance standards set down in the Code of Practice.(10) All electrically operated lanterns and any associated connections, parts or means of operation shall comply with the standards set down in the Code of Practice.(11) Any cable supplying power to the lanterns shall not carry a voltage greater than 50 volts in the vicinity where the general public reasonably have access.(12) Radio interference from any current interrupting device shall be suppressed in accordance with the specifications referred to in the Code of Practice.(13) All kerosene burning lanterns shall be of such type and shape as to comply with the standards of construction set down in the Code of Practice. 4. In this Schedule Code of Practice (工作守則) means the Code of Practice for the Lighting, Signing and Guarding of Road Works prescribed by the Director under the Ordinance. Schedule 6 [reg. 64]Transitional Provisions 1. Any traffic sign or road marking erected or placed under regulation 3 of the revoked Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) shall be deemed to be a traffic sign or road marking erected or placed in accordance with regulation 3 or 8 of these regulations, as the case may be. 2. Any traffic signals used in accordance with regulation 11 of the revoked Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) shall be deemed to be light signals erected or placed in accordance with regulation 16 of these regulations. 3. Any signs and lamps erected or placed in accordance with regulation 3 of the revoked Road Traffic (Lighting and Guarding of Road Works) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) shall be deemed to be traffic signs and lanterns erected or placed in accordance with regulation 20 of these regulations. 4. Any zebra crossings established in accordance with regulation 3 of the revoked Road Traffic (Road Crossing) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) shall be deemed to be zebra crossings established in accordance with regulation 30 of these regulations. 5. During the period of 12 months after the commencement^ of Part IV of these regulations a lantern used to indicate to traffic the limits of any road works on a road shall be treated as if prescribed by paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 notwithstanding that it is not in every respect of the size, colour and type prescribed by that paragraph, if that lantern emits, a steady red light achieved by means of an electric lamp or, a paraffin lamp with lenses having diameters not less than 57 mm, or a red intermittent light. 6. Without prejudice to any other provision of this Schedule, in so far as any notice given, permit issued or any other thing done or deemed to be done under the revoked Road Traffic (Lighting and Guarding of Road Works) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.), the Road Traffic (Road Crossing) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) or the Road Traffic (Roads and Signs) Regulations (Cap. 220 sub. leg.) could have been given, issued or done under a corresponding provision of these regulations if they had been in force it shall not be invalidated by the revocation effected by regulation 63 of these regulations, but shall have effect as if given, issued or done under that corresponding provision. Editorial Note: ^ Commencement date : 25 August 1984.