ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS (CHAPTER 374)

Restricted Zones in Pottinger Street, Central

        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    15 June 2018, the following road sections will be designated as restricted zones:

(1) 24 hours daily restricted zones:

(a)  the eastern kerbside lane of Pottinger Street from its junction with Connaught Road Central to a point about 25 metres south of the same junction;

(b)  the western kerbside lane of Pottinger Street from its junction with Connaught Road Central to a point about 50 metres south of the same junction; and

(c)  the southern kerbside lane of Connaught Road Central from its junction with Pottinger Street to a point about 10 metres east 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.

(2) 7.00 am to 12.00 midnight daily restricted zone:

The eastern kerbside lane of Pottinger Street from 25 metres south of the junction with Connaught Road Central to a point about 40 metres south of the same junction.

        Within the restricted zone, drivers of light buses, 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 zone has been indicated by appropriate traffic signs and road markings.

        At the same time, the existing restricted zones on Pottinger Street from its junction with Connaught Road Central to a point about 50 metres south of the same junction will be rescinded.

CHAN Mable Commissioner for Transport