ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS (CHAPTER 374)

Temporary Restricted Zones on Des Voeux Road West, Western District

      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 26 February 2021 to 11.59 pm on 6 April 2021, the following road sections will be temporarily designated as restricted zones 24 hours daily:

(a)   the northern kerbside lane of Des Voeux Road West from its junction with Whitty Street to a point about 50 metres west of the same junction; and

(b)   the southern kerbside lane of Des Voeux Road West from its junction with Whitty Street to a point about 90 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 will be indicated by appropriate traffic signs and road markings.

      At the same time, the existing restricted zones on the above road section will be rescinded. 

LAW Shuk-pui, Rosanna Commissioner for Transport