ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS (CHAPTER 374)

Temporary Restricted Zones in Tsim Sha Tsui

     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 6 May 2016 to 5 August 2016, the following road sections in Tsim Sha Tsui will be temporarily designated restricted zones 24 hours daily:-

     (a) the section of Austin Avenue from its junction with Chatham Road South to a point about 20 metres west of the same junction;

     (b) the section of Austin Avenue from its junction with Kimberley Road to a point about 25 metres east of the same junction; and

     (c) the eastern kerbside lane of Kimberley Road from its junction with Austin Avenue to a point about 20 metres north of the same junction.

     Within the restricted zones, drivers of all motor vehicles, except 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     At the same time, the existing restricted zones on the above road sections will be temporarily rescinded.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