ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS (CHAPTER 374)

Restricted Zones on Connaught Place, 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 5.00 pm on 6 July 2018, the following road sections will be temporarily designated as restricted zones 24 hours daily:

(a)  the western kerbside lane of Connaught Place from a point about 15 metres south of its junction with Harbour View Street to a point about 40 metres south of the same junction;

(b)  the eastern kerbside lane of Connaught Place from its junction with Harbour View Street to a point about 45 metres south of the same junction;

(c)  the northern kerbside lane of Connaught Place from a point about 90 metres west of its junction with the egress of General Post Office Carpark to a point about 95 metres west of the same junction;

(d)  the northern kerbside lane of Connaught Place from its junction with the egress of General Post Office Carpark to a point about 20 metres west of the same junction;

(e)  the section of the egress of General Post Office Carpark from its junction with Connaught Place to a point about 5 metres south of the same junction; and

(f)  the southern kerbside lane of Connaught Place from a point about 90 metres west of its junction with the egress of General Post Office Carpark to a point about 95 metres west 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 has been indicated by appropriate traffic signs and road markings.

        At the same time, the existing restricted zones on the above road section will be temporarily rescinded.

CHAN Mable Commissioner for Transport