ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS (Chapter 374)

Temporary Restricted Zones in 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 29 May 2013 to 19 June 2013, the following road sections in Mong Kok will be temporarily designated restricted zones from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm daily:

• (a) the section of Nelson Street from a point about 10 metres west of its junction with Hak Po Street to a point about 20 metres east of the same junction; and
• (b) the section of Hak Po Street from its junction with Nelson Street to a point about 10 metres north of the same junction.

     Within the restricted zones, drivers of all motor vehicles, except franchised buses 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.

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

     At the same time, the existing restricted zones on the above road sections will be temporarily rescinded.

                YEUNG HO Poi-yan, Ingrid Commissioner for Transport