ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS (CHAPTER 374)

Restricted Zone on Johnston Road, Wan Chai

        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 October 2017, the northern kerbside lane of Johnston Road from a point about 15 metres east of its junction with O'Brien Road to a point about 25 metres east of the same junction will be designated as a restricted zone 24 hours daily (except taxis pick up/drop off).

        Within the restricted zone, drivers of all motor vehicles, except taxis, 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 zone will be indicated by appropriate traffic signs and road markings.

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existing restricted zone from 8.00 am to 10.00 am and from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm daily on the above road section will be rescinded.

TANG Wai-leung Commissioner for Transport (Acting)