Motorists reminded restricted use of Ma Wan Road

Transport Department (TD) today (February 27) reminded motorists that Ma Wan Road has been designated a 24-hour prohibited zone since December 14, 2002 and no vehicles are allowed into Ma Wan Road except for goods vehicles between 10 am and 4 pm daily and those vehicles with permits issued by the Commissioner for Transport

A TD spokesman said the Tsing Ma Control Area (General) Regulation also stipulated that no person was allowed to board or alight from a vehicle on Ma Wan Road. Vehicles were also prohibited from stopping or being stationary on Ma Wan Road.

"Since the completion of Ma Wan Road, we have found some motorists entering Ma Wan Road without authorized permits. We will take enforcement action without further warning with immediate effect."

End/Thursday, February 27, 2003