ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS

(Chapter 374)

 

                   

RESTRICTED ZONES IN PORTLAND STREET, MONG KOK

                                               

                In exercise of the powers vested in me under regulation 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations, Chapter 374, I hereby direct that with effect from 10.00 am on 24 April 2009, the following road sections in Portland Street will be designated restricted zones from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm daily (Except General Holidays):

 

 

(a)        the western kerbside lane of Portland Street from its junction with Prince Edward Road West to a point about 20 metres north of the same junction;

 

(b)       the eastern kerbside lane of Portland Street from its junction with Prince Edward Road West to a point about 25 metres north of the same junction.

 

               Within the restricted zones, drivers of all motor vehicles, except and those with permits issued by the Commissioner for Transport, will be prohibited from: -

 

(a)        picking up or setting down passengers; or

(b)       loading or unloading goods.

 

               At the same time, the existing restricted zones from 8.00 am to 10.00 am and from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm daily on the above road sections will be rescinded.

 

               The extent of the restricted zones will be indicated by appropriate traffic signs and road markings.

 

 

 

Alan WONG Commissioner for Transport