第498B章赋权条文
(第498章第27(2)条)
[1997年5月22日] 1997年第269号法律公告
(本为1997年第244号法律公告)
第498B章 第1条释义
第I部
导言
在本规例中，除文意另有所指外─
“公用事业设施”(utility) 指任何供电导缆、电话导缆或用于通讯的其他电缆或导缆、任何电讯仪器、任何用作供应水、气体或油类的喉管或用作排水或排污的喉管，以及该等导缆或喉管的任何管道及该等导缆、仪器、喉管或管道的附属仪器或工程设施；
“左边行车”(nearside lane) 指在管制区内任何道路的最左边(就行车方向而言)行车；
“行车”(lane) 指在管制区内供车辆通过的行车；
“自动收费亭”(autotoll booth) 的涵义与使用费规例中该词的涵义相同；
“交通灯”(light signal) 的涵义与《道路交通(交通管制)规例》(第374章，附属法例)中该词的涵义相同；
“交通标志”(traffic sign) 的涵义与《道路交通条例》(第374章)中该词的涵义相同；
“使用费代用券”(toll ticket) 的涵义与使用费规例中该词的涵义相同；
“使用费规例”(Tolls Regulation) 指《青马管制区(使用费、费用及收费)规例》(第498章，附属法例)；
“受风车辆”(wind susceptible vehicle) 指整体高度超逾1.6米的车辆，亦指电单车或机动三轮车；
“订明交通灯”(prescribed light signal) 指其大小、设计、颜色及类型均在附表1订明或根据《道路交通(交通管制)规例》(第374章，附属法例)订明的交通灯；
“订明交通标志”(prescribed traffic sign) 指其大小、颜色及类型均在附表1订明或根据《道路交通条例》(第374章)或其附属法例订明的交通标志；
“订明道路标记”(prescribed road marking) 指其大小、颜色及类型均在附表2订明或根据《道路交通条例》(第374章)或其附属法例订明的道路标记；
“电子收费代用证”(electronic toll pass) 的涵义与使用费规例中该词的涵义相同；
“道路标记”(road marking) 的涵义与《道路交通条例》(第374章)中该词的涵义相同；
“适当使用费”(appropriate toll) 的涵义与使用费规例中该词的涵义相同。
第498B章 第2条订明交通标志、订明交通灯及订明道路标记
第II部
交通管制
(1)运输署署长可在管制区内任何地方─
(a)竖立或展示任何订明交通标志或订明交通灯；或
(b)放置任何订明道路标记。(2)在附表1订明的交通标志或交通灯或在附表2订明的道路标记的涵义，须与在附表1或2(视何者适当而定)中的该等标志、灯号或标记及与其有关的注释(如有的话)相符。
(3)运输署署长可─
(a)撤销任何根据本规例竖立、展示或放置的交通标志、交通灯或道路标记；或
(b)藉遮盖任何上述交通标志、交通灯或道路标记或藉竖立、展示或放置另一交通标志、交通灯或道路标记而更改或暂时中止其运作。(4)营运者可为履行其在管理协议下的职责及义务而就运输署署长当其时指明的订明交通标志、订明交通灯或订明道路标记，行使运输署署长在第(1)或(3)款下的任何权力。
第498B章 第3条指导性交通标志、交通灯及道路标记
运输署署长，或营运者在运输署署长的批准下，可为指引使用管制区的人而在管制区内─
(a)竖立或展示任何指导性交通标志或交通灯；或
(b)放置任何指导性道路标记，而该等交通标志、交通灯或道路标记载有关于使用管制区的提示及资料。
第498B章 第4条交通标志、交通灯及道路标记的大小、颜色和类型
根据第3条竖立、展示或放置的任何交通标志、交通灯或道路标记的大小、颜色和类型均须为运输署署长认为适当者。
第498B章 第5条移走或除去未获准许的交通标志、交通灯及道路标记的权力
凡任何人在未获运输署署长事先给予书面同意下，在管制区内竖立、展示或放置任何交通标志、交通灯或道路标记，运输署署长可─
(a)命令竖立、展示或放置该交通标志、交通灯或道路标记的人将其移走或除去；及
(b)在该人不遵从上述命令的情况下，移走或除去(或指示营运者移走或除去)该交通标志、交通灯或道路标记。
第498B章 第6条对交通标志、交通灯及道路标记作出更改
(1)运输署署长可更改关乎任何订明交通标志、订明交通灯或订明道路标记的或在其上的任何图形或数字或任何箭嘴方向，使该等交通标志、交通灯或道路标记得以配合管制区的某些特别情况。
(2)营运者可为履行其在管理协议下的职责及义务而就运输署署长当其时指明的任何订明交通标志、订明交通灯或订明道路标记，行使运输署署长在第(1)款下的权力。
(3)凡任何为施行本规例而竖立、展示或放置的交通标志、交通灯或道路标记，在大小、颜色或类型方面相对于有关的订明交通标志、订明交通灯或订明道路标记有所更改或有差别，则其外观如并不因此受到关键性的损害，该等改变或差别不得使该等交通标志、交通灯或道路标记不被视为订明交通标志、订明交通灯或订明道路标记。
第498B章 第7条路障和闸门
(1)凡运输署署长或营运者认为需要改道或必须将任何道路完全或局部封闭，则运输署署长或营运者(视属何情况而定)可在管制区内的任何道路上横放一道运输署署长认为其大小、颜色及类型属适当的路障或闸门。
(2)凡任何路障或闸门已根据第(1)款横放于上述道路上，任何人均不得驾驶车辆越过该路障或闸门。
第498B章 第8条缴费路障杆
运输署署长或营运者可在管制区内的任何缴费行车上横放一枝运输署署长认为其大小、颜色及类型属适当的缴费路障杆，用以表示该缴费行车已封闭以及该缴费行车的收费亭或自动收费亭不在使用中。
第498B章 第9条遵守交通标志、交通灯及道路标记的责任
任何在管制区内的人，除非根据第23条获豁免遵守在管制区内竖立、展示或放置订明交通标志、订明交通灯及订明道路标记，否则须遵守该等订明交通标志、订明交通灯及订明道路标记。
第498B章 第10条暂时性速度限制
(1)凡运输署署长或营运者认为有或相当可能有对公众造成危险或对任何道路或构筑物造成损害的风险或在任何道路或构筑物上产生损害的风险，则运输署署长或营运者(视属何情况而定)可为使用该道路的车辆定下暂时性的速度限制，而随时且在无须预先通知的情况下，在管制区内竖立或展示他认为其大小、颜色及类型属适当的交通标志或交通灯。
(2)凡已按照第(1)款定下在任何道路上的暂时性速度限制，则任何人不得以超逾该速度限制的车速在该道路上驾驶车辆。
第498B章 第11条道路的封闭
(1)每当封闭任何在管制区内的道路看来是合理所需的，运输署署长或路政署署长可指示营运者完全或局部封闭该道路，不准公众使用。
(2)营运者须遵从根据第(1)款作出的任何指示和任何其后将已封闭的道路重开的指示。
(3)营运者─
(a)在没有获得运输署署长或路政署署长事先给予的同意下；或
(b)除非由运输署署长或路政署署长指示如此行事，否则，不得重开任何根据第(1)款封闭的道路。
(4)除第(5)款所述情况外，营运者不得在未经运输署署长或路政署署长事先准许的情况下，完全或局部封闭管制区内的道路，不准公众使用。
(5)营运者可在任何时间─
(a)因以下任何一项或多于一项的理由而将管制区内的任何道路(包括桥梁)完全或局部封闭一段不超逾3天的期间，不准公众使用─
(i)发生任何紧急事故或意外，包括火警、交通意外、车辆故障或设备失效；
(ii)为管制区内的人和车辆的安全想；
(iii)需要进行任何紧急工程；及(b)在他认为因天气恶劣而有或相当可能有危险的情况下，将管制区内的任何桥梁完全或局部封闭一段不超逾3天的期间，不准所有车辆或只是不准受风车辆使用。(6)凡营运者根据第(5)(a)或(b)款完全或局部封闭任何道路或桥梁，则他须在封闭后的切实可行范围内尽快将封闭一事通知运输署署长及路政署署长。
第498B章 第12条一般限制
任何人除非是为遵从订明交通标志、订明交通灯或订明道路标记，或遵从警务人员或获授权人员的指示或示意，否则不得─
(a)在任何隧道内─
(i)以低于每小时25公里的速度驾驶任何车辆，但如受另一车辆所阻碍或正处于无可避免须以低于每小时25公里的速度驾驶的地方，则属例外；
(ii)驾驶亮车头高灯的车辆；或
(iii)将车辆掉头或倒车；(b)在管制区内─
(i)将车辆停下或容许其停留不动，除非他─
(A)被合法地要求如此行事；
(B)因意外、故障、紧急事故或有其他停留不动的车辆而被迫如此行事；(ii)下车，但因紧急事故或为求助而下车则属例外；
(iii)为车辆更换轮胎或车轮，或加添燃料或进行修理；
(iv)以人手或其他方式推动任何车辆，藉以驱动该车辆；或
(v)在任何行人径上驾驶车辆，但如为遵守任何订明交通标志、订明交通灯或订明道路标记，或为遵守警务人员或获授权人员的指示或示意，则属例外；或(c)步行进入管制区。
第498B章 第13条一般禁止
(1)任何人不得在隧道内驾驶或致使或容许他人驾驶任何以下车辆，或致使该等车辆停留于隧道内─
(a)车辆油箱没有装载足够供车辆通过该隧道的燃料的车辆；
(b)运载没有予以适当控制或约束的动物或家禽的车辆，或运载没有充分覆盖的负载物的车辆；
(c)没有将负载物或负载物的覆盖物适当地牢固，以防止该负载物的任何部分或该覆盖物从车上掉下或在其他情况下触及该隧道的任何部分(包括任何装配或固定附物)的车辆；或
(d)将会或相当可能会触及隧道的任何部分(包括任何装配或固定附物)的车辆。(2)任何人不得在管制区内的任何道路上驾驶或致使或容许他人驾驶任何将会或相当可能会危及任何人或财产或令管制区的任何部分不安全的车辆，或致使该等车辆停留于管制区内的任何道路上。
第498B章 第14条对运载危险品的车辆的禁止
(1)除第(2)款另有规定外，任何人不得在隧道内驾驶或致使或容许他人驾驶任何以下车辆，或致使该等车辆停留于隧道内─
(a)运载《危险品(适用及豁免)规例》(第295章，附属法例)附表第1类中所提述的任何货品的车辆；
(b)运载《危险品(适用及豁免)规例》(第295章，附属法例)附表第2类中所提述的任何货品的车辆，但如《危险品(一般)规例》(第295章，附属法例)第74条表内第2栏有就该等货品指明某一分量，而该车辆所运载的该等货品不超逾该分量，则不在此限；
(c)在不损害(b)段的原则下，运载用作或将用作贮存《危险品(适用及豁免)规例》(第295章，附属法例)附表第2类中所提述的压缩气体的任何气瓶(一如《危险品(一般)规例》(第295章，附属法例)第61条所界定者)的车辆，不论该等气瓶是否载有任何分量的该等气体；
(d)运载《危险品(适用及豁免)规例》(第295章，附属法例)附表第5类中所提述的任何货品的车辆，但如《危险品(一般)规例》(第295章，附属法例)第99条表内第7或8栏有就该等货品指明某一分量，而该车辆所运载的该等货品不超逾该分量，则不在此限；或
(e)在不损害(d)段的原则下，任何在构造上是用以或经改装以运送《危险品(适用及豁免)规例》(第295章，附属法例)附表第5类中所提述的货品的车辆，或任何运送用作或将用作贮存该等货品的盛器的车辆，不论该等车辆或盛器是否载有任何分量的该等货品。(2)虽有第(1)款的规定，本规则并不禁止任何车辆在任何隧道内─
(a)运载仅为驱动该车辆本身而载于其燃料箱内的燃料； (1997年第488号法律公告)
(aa)(就仅为驱动车辆本身而在其燃料箱内载有汽油的车辆而言)运载该车辆上所载作以上用途的汽油，但该等汽油不得超过20升，并须存于密封的罐内；或 (1997年第488号法律公告)
(b)运载汽油以补充为在管制区内执行职务的车辆而设的添加燃料设施。
第498B章 第15条在隧道内交通限于左边行车线
任何人不得在隧道的左边行车以外的行车驾驶─
(a)巴士；
(b)许可车辆总重超逾5.5公吨的货车；
(c)正拖曳另一车辆的车辆；或
(d)根据第22条须领有许可证的车辆，但如获授权人员对该人另作指示或示意，则属例外。
第498B章 第16条在管制区内的道路工程
(1)路政署署长可因应以书面提出的并载有他为施行本条而规定的详情的申请，发出道路工程许可证，以授权申请人在管制区内进行任何道路工程。
(2)路政署署长可─
(a)为道路工程的照明、标示及围栏而竖立、展示或放置并维持或指示营运者或其代理人竖立、展示、放置并维持路政署署长认为其大小、颜色及类型属适当的交通标志、交通灯、道路标记或罩灯；及
(b)厘定就此而须缴付的费用(包括合理的行政收费)(“照明及围栏费用”)。(3)负责在根据第(1)款发出的许可证下进行任何道路工程的人须向路政署署长或营运者(视属何情况而定)缴付当其时所厘定的照明及围栏费用。
(4)凡照明及围栏费用须─
(a)向路政署署长缴付，则该费用可由路政署署长以他所决定的方式收取；
(b)向营运者缴付，则该费用可由营运者以他所决定的方式收取。(5)为免生疑问，现声明∶任何根据本条发出的许可证下进行道路工程的人，或是第17(2)条所提述的人，均无须取得《土地(杂项条文)条例》(第28章)第10A或10D条所指的挖掘准许证或该条例第10C条所指的紧急挖掘准许证或《道路交通(快速公路)规例》(第374章，附属法例Q)第IV部所指的许可证。 (1998年第29号第104条；2003年第17号第16条)
第498B章 第17条关乎快速公路工程的人和车辆
(1)除第(2)款另有规定外，任何在管制区内的快速公路上进行道路工程的人─
(a)除须遵守根据第16条发出的许可证所指明的条件外，亦须遵守快速公路规例附表3所指明的条件；及
(b)不得就该道路工程而使用并不符合该附表所指明的条件的车辆。(2)凡任何已获路政署署长授权在没有第16条所指的许可证下在管制区内的任何快速公路，进行道路工程的人，须在进行该道路工程时─
(a)遵守快速公路规例附表4指明的条件；及
(b)不得就该道路工程而使用并不符合该附表所指明的条件的车辆。(3)路政署署长、运输署署长或警务处处长可豁免第(1)款所提述的任何人或车辆，使其无须符合或遵守快速公路规例附表3所指明的条件。
(4)在本条中─
“快速公路”(expressway) 的涵义与快速公路规例中该词的涵义相同；
“快速公路规例”(Expressway Regulation) 指《道路交通(快速公路)规例》(第374章，附属法例)。
第498B章 第18条道路工程许可证的展示
(1)除第(2)款另有规定外，凡任何道路工程许可证已根据第16条发出，则负责进行有关道路工程的人须在进行该道路工程之处或其邻近处的显眼地方展示该道路工程许可证或其副本。
(2)凡道路工程是从任何车辆或藉任何车辆进行的，则第(1)款不适用，但在该等情况下，该车辆的驾驶人须随身携带该道路工程许可证或其副本，并须在运输署署长、路政署署长、获授权人员或警务人员的要求下，立即将其出示以供查阅。
第498B章 第19条使用费─杂项条文
第III部
使用费、许可证及豁免
(1)凡任何人以缴交一张或多于一张使用费代用券缴付使用费，而所缴付的款额超逾适当使用费，则他不论在缴费之时或其后均无权以现金或其他方式获得退款或获退还多付的款额。
(2)如任何人在展示附表1第13号图形所示的交通标志的收费亭缴交超逾适当使用费的款额，则他不论在缴费之时或其后均无权获退还多付的款额。
(3)运输署署长，或营运者在运输署署长的批准下，可就使用费代用券的出售及使用指明条件。
(4)运输署署长可藉书面批准，容许政府车辆、伤残驾驶人所使用的车辆及营运者所使用的车辆使用青屿干线而无须缴付适当使用费。
第498B章 第20条自动收费设施
(1)运输署署长可─
(a)为收取使用青屿干线的使用费而在任何收费亭装设或准许在该等收费亭装设自动收费设施；及
(b)装设或准许装设任何附属设施。(2)运输署署长，或营运者在运输署署长的批准下，可藉在第(1)(a)款所提述的收费亭展示附表1第10号图形所示的交通标志而将该收费亭指定为自动收费亭。
(3)运输署署长或根据管理协议的条款行事的营运者，可在任何自动收费亭展示或准许在任何自动收费亭展示附表1第11及12号图形所示的交通标志。
(4)运输署署长、营运者或代理人可向在运输署署长、营运者或代理人(视属何情况而定)处开立户口以在自动收费亭缴付使用青屿干线的适当使用费的人发给电子收费代用证。
第498B章 第21条禁止干扰或揑改电子收费代用证
(1)除获运输署署长授权外，任何人均不得对电子收费代用证或以电子收费代用证作出任何事情，以致─
(a)电子收费代用证上的全部或部分密码资料被清除，或以其他方式被窜改或干扰；或
(b)电子收费代用证以其他方式被损坏或毁灭。(2)任何人均不得为缴付适当使用费而使用或企图为缴付适当使用费而使用─
(a)任何已遭窜改、损坏或干扰的电子收费代用证；
(b)有关户口并非以其名义开立的任何电子收费代用证或任何藉欺诈行为或欺骗手段而取得的电子收费代用证；或
(c)任何看来是或充作是电子收费代用证的物料或东西。
第498B章 第22条须领有许可证的车辆和需要押送或护送的车辆
(1)任何人不得在管制区内驾驶以下车辆─
(a)其阔度(包括任何负载物及任何附于该车辆的设备)超逾2.5米的车辆；
(b)其长度(包括任何负载物及任何附于该车辆的设备)超逾12米的车辆；
(c)其高度(包括任何负载物及任何附于该车辆的设备)超逾4.6米的车辆；
(d)正牵拉拖车的车辆，而该车辆和拖车(包括牵引杆及任何负载物)的合计长度超逾16米；或
(e)根据《道路交通(车辆登记及领牌)规则》(第374章，附属法例)第53(1)条须领有车辆行驶许可证的车辆；或
(f)载有负载物的车辆，以致其车辆总重超逾根据《道路交通(车辆构造及保养)规例》(第374章，附属法例)附表2就该车辆所指定或厘定的许可最高车辆总重或(如适用的话)许可最高组合式车辆总重，但按照为上述车辆的通过而由运输署署长发出或由根据管理协议的条款行事的营运者发出的许可证的条件而驾驶上述车辆则除外。
(2)任何人除非─
(a)已获运输署署长事先许可；
(b)已获路政署署长事先许可；或
(c)已获根据管理协议的条款行事的营运者事先许可，(视乎在有关情况下何者适当而定)否则不得在管制区内任何已封闭的道路上驾驶任何车辆。
(3)根据第(1)款发出的许可证是受运输署署长指明的条件所规限。
(4)在不损害第(3)款的一般性的原则下，运输署署长或根据管理协议的条款行事的营运者，可规定属根据第(1)款发出的许可证的标的之车辆或已获根据第(2)款给予许可的车辆，在通过管制区时，须由运输署署长或营运者(视属何情况而定)所提供的押送或护送车辆陪同。
(5)已根据本条就其发给许可证的任何车辆的驾驶人，须于警务人员或获授权人员要求时，立即出示该许可证以供查阅。
第498B章 第23条豁免
本规例在就以下人士而描述的情况下以及在所描述的范围内并不适用于该等人士─
(a)就任何正用于紧急职务的消防处车辆、救护车、警车、海关车辆或作防(包括民防)用途的车辆而言，第7(2)、9、10(2)、12(a)、(b)(i)、(ii)及(v)及(c)、14及15条不适用于该车辆的驾驶人或拥有人；
(b)第7(2)、9、10(2)及12(a)、(b)(i)、(ii)及(v)及(c)条不适用于以下的人─
(i)从事管制区内道路的保养、修葺、清洁、清理、测量、检查、改动或改善的工作的人；
(ii)从事在管制区内道路的任何部分的路中、路面、路面之下或路面之上竖立、敷设、放置、保养、测试、改动、修葺、移走或除去任何构筑物、工程设施或器具的工作的人；
(iii)从事属运输署署长或路政署署长所发给的许可证的标的之任何活动的人；(c)第9及10(2)条不适用于以下的人─
(i)避免或防止意外发生的人或因意外或紧急事故而取得或给予所需援助的人；
(ii)向因车辆故障、其他毛病或因任何非驾驶人所能控制的其他情况而停在管制区内任何道路上的车辆提供必需的协助的人；(d)第7(2)、9、10(2)、12(a)、(b)(i)、(ii)及(v)及(c)、14及15条不适用于正在遵从由正在管制区值勤的警务人员或获授权人员给予的任何指示的人；及
(e)第7(2)、9、10(2)、12及15条不适用于─
(i)正在管制区值勤的公职人员或获授权人员；及
(ii)以下在管制区内从事道路工程的人─
(A)由路政署署长委任的代理人或次承建商；及
(B)由营运者委任的保养工作人员、代理人或次承建商。
第498B章 第24条杂项罪行
第IV部
罪行
任何人均不得在管制区内─
(a)髹上或张贴任何海报、标语牌、招贴或其他物品，但获运输署署长准许则除外；
(b)干扰任何装置、构筑物、建筑物、设施、公用事业设施、设备、器具、车辆或其他物品；
(c)未经任何根据本条例第9条获转授权力的公职人员的批准或许可，或未经任何受雇于营运者并获营运者授权给予上述批准或许可的其他人的批准或许可，进入任何建筑物或其他设施或在该建筑物或设施内停留。
第498B章 第25条罪行及罚则
凡任何人─
(a)违反第7(2)、9、10(2)、12、13、14(1)或15条；
(b)没有第16(1)条所指的许可证而在管制区内进行道路工程，或违反根据该条发出的许可证的条件；
(c)违反第17(1)、18或21条；
(d)违反第22(1)或(2)条、没有遵守根据第22(4)条订立的规定或没有遵守第22(5)条；或
(e)违反第24条，即属犯罪，可处第2级罚款及监禁6个月。
第498B章 附表1交通标志及交通灯
[第1、2、19及20条]
第1号图形
收费区
本标志显示按照《青马管制区(使用费、费用及收费)规例》车辆必须缴付适当使用费的区域的起点。
第2号图形
隧道区域
本标志显示《青马管制区条例》、《青马管制区(使用费、费用及收费)规例》及《青马管制区(一般)规例》所适用的区域的起点。
第3号图形
隧道区终止
本标志显示《青马管制区条例》及《青马管制区(使用费、费用及收费)规例》以及《青马管制区(一般)规例》所适用的区域的终点。
第4号图形
青马管制区
本标志显示《青马管制区条例》、《青马管制区(使用费、费用及收费)规例》及《青马管制区(一般)规例》所适用的区域的起点。
第5号图形
青马管制区终止
本标志显示《青马管制区条例》、《青马管制区(使用费、费用及收费)规例》及《青马管制区(一般)规例》所适用的区域的终点。
第6号图形
禁止危险品
本标志显示，运载特定类别危险品的车辆禁止越过本标志。
本标志可连同第7号图形所示的标志使用。
第7号图形
本标志在连同第6号图形所示的标志使用时，显示该图形所提述的危险品类别。
第8号图形
停车缴费标志
本标志显示所有驾驶人均须停车，并须缴付适用于其车辆的适当使用费。
第9号图形
不准换
本标志显示车辆必须保持在原。
第10号图形
行车标志
(只准自动缴费车辆)
本标志于专供使用自动收费设施的行车的直接上方展示，显示该行车只供备有有效电子收费代用证，并就该证已有户口在运输署署长、营运者或其代理人处开立的车辆行驶。
第11号图形
自动收费灯号
本灯号垂直放置于专供使用自动收费设施的行车线的旁边。本灯号可连同第12号图形所示的灯号使用。
本灯号的意义如下─
(a) 红色灯号展示时，显示未缴付适当使用费及就电子收费代用证而在运输署署长、营运者或代理人处开立的户口的结存为零；(b) 绿色灯号展示时，显示已缴付适当使用费。
第12号图形
自动收费户口结存灯号
本灯号垂直放置于专供使用自动收费设施的行车线的旁边。本灯号可连同第11号图形所示的灯号使用。
本灯号的意义如下─
(a) 红色港元标志展示时，显示就电子收费代用证而在运输署署长、营运者或代理人处开立的户口的结存为零；
(b) 琥珀色港元标志展示时，显示就电子收费代用证而在运输署署长、营运者或代理人开立的户口的结存，少于运输署署长、营运者或代理人所指明的款额。
第13号图形
不设找赎标志
本标志在收费亭展示时，显示该收费亭只供缴付适当使用费而不需找赎的驾驶人使用。
第14号图形
行车线灯号
本灯号可在隧道区域内行车线的上方或旁边垂直放置或横放，以管制沿着本灯号前方或旁边且与其有关的行车线行驶的车辆，但当灯号放置于行车线上方时，绿色箭嘴须指向下方。
本灯号的意义如下─
(a) 绿色箭嘴如展示在一条与其有关的行车线的上方或旁边，在该行车线上行驶的车辆可沿着该行车线行驶；
(b) 稳定或间歇亮着的琥珀色灯光如展示在一条与其有关的行车线的上方或旁边，在该行车线行驶的车辆须沿着该行车线小心行驶，并随时准备停车；但任何灯号装置，如包含能显示红色交叉的灯光及能显示绿色箭嘴的灯光，即可不设琥珀色灯光；
(c) 红色交叉如展示在一条与其有关的行车线的上方或旁边，在该行车线行驶的车辆，不得在该红色交叉下面或超越该红色交叉行驶，或驶过该红色交叉。
本灯号可用于收费亭。
第15号图形
电单车泊车处
本标志连同附表2第2号图形的道路标记使用时，显示此泊车处仅供电单车停泊。
第16号图形
供巴士停泊
本标志连同附表2第1或3号图形或两者兼有的道路标记使用时，显示此泊车处或泊车位仅供巴士停泊。
第17号图形
供中型及重型货车、巴士、电单车
及单车以外的车辆停泊
本标志连同附表2第1或第3号图形或两者兼有的道路标记使用时，显示此泊车处或泊车位只供中型及重型货车、巴士、电单车及单车以外的车辆停泊。
第18号图形
前面有其他危险
本标志警告前面有潜在的危险。
第19号图形
行车线使用讯号
本标志在一条与其有关的行车线上方展示时，对正在该行车线上行驶的车辆所传递的讯息，为车辆可在该行车线朝与箭嘴标志背向的方向，在该箭嘴下面或超越该箭嘴行驶或继续行驶。本标志亦可用于任何收费亭，以显示车辆可在该行车线上行驶。
第20号图形
向左或靠左驶
箭嘴可转至相反方向，以显示─
向右或靠右行驶
本标志显示车辆必须驶往左边行车线，如箭嘴转至相反的方向，则必须驶往右边行车线。
第21号图形
行车线使用讯号
本标志在一条与其有关的行车线上方展示时，对正在该行车线上行驶的车辆所传递的讯息，为车辆不得在该行车线朝与红色交叉标志背向的方向，在该红色交叉下面或超越该红色交叉行驶。本标志亦可用于任何收费亭，以显示车辆不得在该行车线上行驶。
第22号图形
速度限制
本标志显示在紧接本标志后的一段道路上的速度限制为每小时50公里。
本标志上的数字可予更改，以适合所施行的速度限制。
第23号图形
前面改道至右边车路
符号可转至相反的方向，以显示─
前面改道至左边车路
本标志用于将交通从一条分隔车路的其中一条车路改道至另一条车路。
第24号图形
前面改道至右边车路
符号可转至相反的方向，以显示─
前面改道至左边车路
本标志用于将交通从一条分隔车路的其中一条车路改道至另一条车路。
数字显示与改道之处的距离。
第25号图形
双程行车
本标志通知道路使用者：从该处开始，该段道路在同一车路上双程行车，而在此之前的一段道路乃单程行车路。
第26号图形
双程行车
本标志通知道路使用者：从该处开始，该段道路在同一车路上双程行车，而在此之前的一段道路乃单程行车路。
数字显示与双程行车之处的距离。
第27号图形
汽车符号
本标志展示时，显示受风车辆不得超越该标志。
第28号图形
汽车符号
本标志展示时，显示受风车辆不得超越该标志。
第498B章 附表2道路标记
[第1及2条]
第1号图形
平行泊车位
斜角泊车位
泊车处的道路标记
本道路标记用作显示车辆停泊的地方，但须受有效的条件(如有的话)所规限。
第2号图形
电单车泊车处
本道路标记用作显示仅供电单车停泊的地方，但须受附近有关标志所显示的有效条件(如有的话)所规限。
第3号图形
平行泊车位
斜角泊车位
泊车处的道路标记
本道路标记用作显示车辆停泊的地方，但须受附近有关标志所显示的有效条件(如有的话)所规限。
【英文全文】Cap498BEmpoweringsection
(Cap 498 section 27(2))
[22 May 1997] L.N. 269 of 1997
(L.N. 244 of 1997)
Cap 498B s 1 Interpretation
PART I
PRELIMINARYIn this Regulation, unless the context otherwise requires-
'appropriate toll' (适当使用费) has the same meaning as in the Tolls Regulation;
'autotoll booth' (自动收费亭) has the same meaning as in the Tolls Regulation;
'electronic toll pass' (电子收费代用证) has the same meaning as in the Tolls Regulation;
'lane' (行车) means a lane for the passage of traffic within the Area;
'light signal' (交通灯) has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.);
'nearside lane' (左边行车) means the left most lane (in relation to the direction of traffic) in any road within the Area;
'prescribed light signal' (订明交通灯) means a light signal of the size, design, colour and type prescribed in Schedule 1 or under the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.);
'prescribed road marking' (订明道路标记) means a road marking of the size, colour and type prescribed in Schedule 2 or under the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 374) or its subsidiary legislation;
'prescribed traffic sign' (订明交通标志) means a traffic sign of the size, colour and type prescribed in Schedule 1 or under the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 374) or its subsidiary legislation;
'road marking' (道路标记) has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 374);
'toll ticket' (使用费代用券) has the same meaning as in the Tolls Regulation;
'Tolls Regulation' (使用费规例) means the Tsing Ma Control Area (Tolls, Fees and Charges) Regulation (Cap 498 sub. leg.);
'traffic sign' (交通标志) has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 374);
'utility' (公用事业设施) means any electric power cable, telephone cable or other cable used in communication, any telecommunications apparatus, any pipe used for the supply of water, gas or oil, or for drainage or sewage, together with any duct for such cable or pipe and any apparatus or works ancillary to such cable, apparatus, pipe or duct;
'wind susceptible vehicle' (受风车辆) means a vehicle with an overall height exceeding 1.6 m, a motor cycle or a motor tricycle.
Cap 498B s 2 Prescribed traffic signs, prescribed light signals and prescribed road markings
PART II
TRAFFIC CONTROL(1) The Commissioner may-
(a) erect or display any prescribed traffic sign or prescribed light signal; or
(b) place any prescribed road marking,at any place within the Area.
(2) The meaning of a traffic sign or light signal prescribed in Schedule 1 or a road marking prescribed in Schedule 2 shall be in accordance with such sign, signal or marking and the note, if any, relating thereto in Schedule 1 or 2, as may be appropriate.
(3) The Commissioner may-
(a) revoke any traffic sign, light signal or road marking erected, displayed or placed under this Regulation; or
(b) vary or temporarily suspend the operation of such a traffic sign, light signal or road marking by covering it or erecting, displaying or placing another traffic sign, light signal or road marking.(4) An operator may, for the purpose of discharging his duties and obligations under a management agreement, exercise any power of the Commissioner under subsection (1) or (3) in respect of any prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking specified by the Commissioner for the time being.
Cap 498B s 3 Advisory traffic signs, light signals and road markings
The Commissioner, or an operator with the approval of the Commissioner, may, for the guidance of the people using the Area-
(a) erect or display any advisory traffic sign or light signal; or
(b) place any advisory road marking,within the Area, with advice and information relating to the use of the Area.
Cap 498B s 4 Size, colour and type of traffic signs, light signals and road markings
Any traffic sign, light signal or road marking erected, displayed or placed under section 3 must be of such size, colour and type as the Commissioner considers appropriate.
Cap 498B s 5 Power to remove unauthorized traffic signs, light signals and road markings
Where a person erects, displays or places a traffic sign, light signal or road marking within the Area, without the prior consent in writing of the Commissioner, the Commissioner may-
(a) order the person who erected, displayed or placed it to remove it; and
(b) if that person does not comply with the order, remove or direct an operator to remove the traffic sign, light signal or road marking.
Cap 498B s 6 Variation to traffic signs, light signals and road markings
(1) The Commissioner may vary any figure or the direction of an arrow on or in relation to any prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking to adapt that traffic sign, light signal or road marking to the particular circumstances of the Area.
(2) An operator may, for the purpose of discharging his duties and obligations under a management agreement, exercise the power of the Commissioner under subsection (1) in respect of any prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking specified by the Commissioner for the time being.
(3) Where a traffic sign, light signal or road marking erected, displayed or placed for the purposes of this Regulation varies or differs in size, colour or type from the relevant prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking, the variation or difference shall not prevent the traffic sign, light signal or road marking from being treated as a prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking if the variation or difference does not materially impair its appearance.
Cap 498B s 7 Barriers and gates
(1) Where the Commissioner or an operator considers that a road diversion, or the total or partial closure of any road is necessary, the Commissioner or the operator, as the case may be, may position across any road within the Area, a barrier or gate of a size, colour and type as the Commissioner considers appropriate.
(2) Where a barrier or gate has been positioned across the road under subsection (1), a person shall not drive a vehicle beyond that barrier or gate.
Cap 498B s 8 Toll bars
The Commissioner or an operator may position across a toll lane within the Area a toll bar of a size, colour and type that the Commissioner considers appropriate for the purpose of indicating that the toll lane is closed and that the toll booth or autotoll booth in respect of that toll lane is not in use.
Cap 498B s 9 Obligation to obey traffic sign, light signals and road markings
Any person within the Area shall comply with the prescribed traffic signs, prescribed light signals and prescribed road markings erected, displayed or placed within the Area unless he is exempted from doing so under section 23.
Cap 498B s 10 Temporary speed limits
(1) Where the Commissioner or an operator considers that there is or likely to be a risk of danger to the public or of damage to or on any road or structure, the Commissioner or the operator, as the case may be, may at any time and without notice, erect or display within the Area, a traffic sign or light signal of such size, colour and type as he considers appropriate for the purpose of fixing a temporary speed limit for vehicles using that road.
(2) Where a temporary speed limit is fixed in accordance with subsection (1) on any road, a person shall not drive a vehicle on that road at a speed in excess of that speed limit.
Cap 498B s 11 Closure of roads
(1) The Commissioner or the Director may direct an operator to close either totally or partially any road within the Area to the public whenever a closure appears to be reasonably necessary.
(2) The operator shall comply with any direction under subsection (1) and any subsequent direction to re-open the closed road.
(3) The operator shall not re-open any road closed under subsection (1)-
(a) without the prior consent of; or
(b) unless directed to do so by,the Commissioner or the Director.
(4) Subject to subsection (5), an operator shall not close, either totally or partially, a road within the Area to the public without the prior permission of the Commissioner or the Director.
(5) An operator may close to the public, either totally or partially, and at any time and for a period not exceeding 3 days-
(a) any road (including a bridge) within the Area for any one or more of the following reasons-
(i) the occurrence of an emergency or accident, including fire, traffic accident, vehicle breakdown or equipment failure;
(ii) the safety of persons and vehicles within the Area;
(iii) the need for any emergency works to be carried out; and(b) any bridge within the Area, for all vehicles or wind susceptible vehicles only, where he considers that there is or likely to be danger due to inclement weather.(6) Where an operator closes either totally or partially any road or bridge under subsection (5)(a) or (b) he shall notify the Commissioner and the Director as soon as practicable after the closure.
Cap 498B s 12 General restrictions
Unless complying with a prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking or with a direction or signal of a police officer or an authorized officer, a person shall not-
(a) in any tunnel-
(i) drive a vehicle at a speed of less than 25 km per hour except where prevented by another vehicle or at places where a speed of less than 25 km per hour is unavoidable;
(ii) drive a vehicle with that vehicle's headlights illuminated at full beam; or
(iii) make any U turn with or reverse a vehicle;(b) within the Area-
(i) stop a vehicle or permit it to be stationary unless he is-
(A) lawfully required to do so;
(B) compelled to do so by reason of accident, breakdown, emergency or the presence of other stationary vehicles;(ii) alight from a vehicle except in the event of an emergency or to summon assistance;
(iii) change a tyre or wheel on, or refuel or repair a vehicle;
(iv) propel a vehicle by pushing that vehicle, whether manually or by any other means; or
(v) drive a vehicle on any footway unless complying with any prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking, or complying with the direction or signal of a police officer or an authorized officer; or(c) enter the Area on foot.
Cap 498B s 13 General prohibitions
(1) A person shall not drive or cause or permit to be driven, or cause to remain, in a tunnel-
(a) a vehicle which is not carrying sufficient fuel in its fuel tank to enable it to be driven through that tunnel;
(b) a vehicle carrying animals or poultry not properly controlled or confined, or carrying a load which is not sufficiently covered;
(c) a vehicle with a load, or the covering of a load, which is not properly secured so as to prevent any part of the load or that covering from falling off the vehicle or otherwise coming into contact with any part of the tunnel (including any fittings or fixtures); or
(d) a vehicle which will or is likely to come into contact with any part of the tunnel (including any fittings or fixtures).(2) A person shall not drive or cause or permit to be driven, or cause to remain, on a road within the Area, a vehicle which will or is likely to endanger any person or property or render any part of the Area unsafe.
Cap 498B s 14 Prohibition against vehicles conveying dangerous goods
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person shall not drive or cause or permit to be driven, or cause to remain, in a tunnel-
(a) a vehicle carrying any of the goods referred to in Category 1 of the Schedule to the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg. A);
(b) a vehicle carrying any of the goods referred to in Category 2 of the Schedule to the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg. A) unless there is a quantity specified in relation to such goods in the second column of the Table to regulation 74 of the Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg. B) and the goods carried do not exceed that quantity;
(c) without prejudice to paragraph (b), a vehicle carrying any cylinders (as defined in regulation 61 of the Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg. B) used or to be used for the storage of compressed gas referred to in Category 2 of the Schedule to the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg. A), whether or not such cylinders contain any quantity of such gas;
(d) a vehicle carrying any of the goods referred to in Category 5 of the Schedule to the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg. A) unless there is a quantity specified in relation to such goods in the seventh or eighth column of the Table to regulation 99 of the Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg. B) and the goods carried do not exceed that quantity; or
(e) without prejudice to paragraph (d), a vehicle constructed or adapted for the conveyance, or a vehicle carrying a container used or to be used for the storage, of goods referred to in Category 5 of the Schedule to the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg. A), whether or not such vehicle or container contains any quantity of such goods.(2) Despite subsection (1), nothing in this Regulation prohibits the conveyance in any tunnel-
(a) of fuel which is being carried in the fuel tank of a vehicle for the purpose only of the propulsion of the vehicle; (L.N. 488 of 1997)
(aa) in the case of a vehicle carrying in its fuel tank petroleum spirit for the purpose only of its propulsion, by the vehicle of petroleum spirit, up to a maximum of 20 litres in securely closed cans, which is being carried on the vehicle for such purpose; or (L.N. 488 of 1997)
(b) of petroleum spirit which is being carried in a vehicle for the purposes of replenishing refueling facilities for vehicles employed on duty in the Area.
Cap 498B s 15 Traffic confined to nearside lane in tunnels
A person shall not drive-
(a) a bus;
(b) a goods vehicle of a permitted gross vehicle weight exceeding 5.5 tonnes;
(c) a vehicle towing another vehicle; or
(d) a vehicle in respect of which a permit is required under section 22,other than in the nearside lane of the tunnel, unless he is directed or signalled to do otherwise by an authorized officer.
Cap 498B s 16 Road works within the Area
(1) The Director may, on application made in writing and containing such particulars as he may require for the purposes of this section, issue a road works permit to authorize the applicant to carry out any road works within the Area.
(2) The Director may-
(a) erect, display or place and maintain, or direct an operator or his agent to erect, display or place and maintain traffic signs, light signals, road markings or lanterns of such size, colour and type as he considers appropriate for the purpose of lighting, marking, and guarding road works; and
(b) determine fees (including reasonable administrative charges) ('lighting and guarding fees') payable in respect thereof.(3) A person responsible for any road works under a permit issued under subsection (1) shall pay to the Director or the operator, as may be appropriate, the lighting and guarding fees determined for the time being.
(4) The lighting and guarding fees may be collected by-
(a) the Director, in a manner determined by him, where they are payable to him;
(b) an operator, in a manner determined by him, where they are payable to him.(5) For the avoidance of doubt it is stated that a person who carries out road works under a permit issued under this section or a person referred to in section 17(2) is not required to obtain an excavation permit under section 10A or 10D, or an emergency excavation permit under section 10C of the Land (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap 28) or a permit under Part IV of the Road Traffic (Expressway) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg. Q). (Amended 29 of 1998 s. 104; 17 of 2003 s. 16)
Cap 498B s 17 Persons and vehicles in connection with expressway works
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who carries out road works on an expressway within the Area-
(a) shall comply, in addition to the conditions specified in the permit issued under section 16, with the conditions specified in Schedule 3 to the Expressway Regulation; and
(b) shall not use, in connection with the road works, a vehicle other than a vehicle which complies with the conditions specified in that Schedule.(2) A person who is authorized by the Director to carry out road works without a permit referred to in section 16, on an expressway within the Area-
(a) shall comply with the conditions specified in Schedule 4 to the Expressway Regulation; and
(b) shall not use, in connection with the road works, a vehicle other than a vehicle which complies with the conditions specified in that Schedule,when carrying out the road works.
(3) The Director, the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Police may exempt any person or vehicle referred to in subsection (1) from the conditions specified in Schedule 3 to the Expressway Regulation.
(4) In this section-
'expressway' (快速公路) has the same meaning as in the Expressway Regulation;
'Expressway Regulation' (快速公路规例) means the Road Traffic (Expressway) Regulations (Cap 374. sub. leg.).
Cap 498B s 18 Display of road works permit
(1) Subject to subsection (2), where a road works permit has been issued under section 16, the person responsible for carrying out the road works shall display the road works permit or a copy of that permit in some conspicuous place at, or in the vicinity of, those road works.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply where the road works are being carried out from, or by means of, a vehicle, but, in such a case, the driver of the vehicle shall have with him the road works permit or a copy of that permit and shall immediately produce it for inspection if so requested by the Commissioner, the Director, an authorized officer or a police officer.
Cap 498B s 19 Tolls-miscellaneous provisions
PART III
TOLLS, PERMITS AND EXEMPTIONS(1) If a person pays the toll by tendering one or more toll tickets and the amount paid exceeds the appropriate toll, he is not entitled to a refund or to have the excess returned to him, by cash or otherwise, whether at the time of payment or subsequently.
(2) If a person tenders an amount in excess of the appropriate toll at a toll booth displaying the traffic sign shown as Figure No. 13 in Schedule 1, he is not entitled to have the excess returned to him, whether at the time of payment or subsequently.
(3) The Commissioner, or an operator with the approval of the Commissioner, may specify conditions in respect of the sale and use of the toll tickets.
(4) The Commissioner may by approval in writing allow the use of the Lantau Link without the payment of the appropriate toll by Government vehicles, vehicles used by disabled drivers and vehicles used by operators.
Cap 498B s 20 Automatic toll collection facilities
(1) The Commissioner may install or permit the installation of-
(a) an automatic toll collection facility at any toll booth, for the purpose of collecting tolls for the use of the Lantau Link; and
(b) any ancillary facility.(2) The Commissioner, or an operator with the approval of the Commissioner, may, by displaying the traffic sign shown as Figure No. 10 in Schedule 1 at a toll booth referred to in subsection (1)(a), designate the toll booth as an autotoll booth.
(3) The Commissioner or under the terms of a management agreement, an operator, may display or permit to be displayed at an autotoll booth the traffic signals shown as Figure Nos. 11 and 12 in Schedule 1.
(4) The Commissioner, an operator or an agent may issue an electronic toll pass to a person who opens an account with the Commissioner, operator or agent, as the case may be, for the payment of the appropriate toll at an autotoll booth for the use of the Lantau Link.
Cap 498B s 21 Prohibition against interference with or falsification of electronic toll passes
(1) Except when authorized by the Commissioner, a person shall not do anything to or with an electronic toll pass whereby-
(a) the coded data thereon is erased wholly or in part or is otherwise altered or interfered with; or
(b) the electronic toll pass is otherwise damaged or destroyed.(2) A person shall not use or attempt to use for the purpose of paying the appropriate toll-
(a) an electronic toll pass which has been altered, damaged or interfered with;
(b) an electronic toll pass the account in respect of which is not opened in his name or which has been obtained by fraud or deception; or
(c) any material or thing purported to be or passed off as an electronic toll pass.
Cap 498B s 22 Vehicles requiring permits and escort
(1) A person shall not, within the Area, drive a vehicle-
(a) the width (including any load and any equipment attached to the vehicle) of which exceeds 2.5 m;
(b) the length (including any load and any equipment attached to the vehicle) of which exceeds 12 m;
(c) the height (including any load and any equipment attached to the vehicle) of which exceeds 4.6 m;
(d) that is drawing a trailer and the combined length of the vehicle and trailer (including drawbar and any load) exceeds 16 m;
(e) that requires a movement permit under regulation 53(1) of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.); or
(f) that is so loaded that its gross vehicle weight exceeds the permitted maximum gross vehicle weight or if applicable, the permitted maximum gross combined weight, assigned or determined in respect of that vehicle under the Second Schedule to the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub. leg.),other than in accordance with the conditions of a permit issued by the Commissioner or by an operator, under the terms of a management agreement, for the passage of that vehicle.
(2) A person shall not drive a vehicle on any road within the Area which is closed unless prior permission has been obtained-
(a) from the Commissioner;
(b) from the Director; or
(c) from an operator, under the terms of a management agreement,as may be appropriate in the circumstances.
(3) A permit issued under subsection (1) is subject to such conditions as the Commissioner may specify.
(4) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (3), the Commissioner or, under the terms of a management agreement, an operator, may require that a vehicle which is the subject of a permit issued under subsection (1) or a vehicle in respect of which permission has been given under subsection (2), be accompanied by an escort vehicle, provided by the Commissioner or the operator, as the case may be, when passing through the Area.
(5) The driver of a vehicle in respect of which a permit has been issued under this section shall immediately produce the permit for inspection by a police officer or an authorized officer when called upon to do so.
Cap 498B s 23 Exemptions
This Regulation does not apply to the following persons to the extent and in the circumstances described in relation to the person-
(a) sections 7(2), 9, 10(2), 12(a), (b)(i), (ii) and (v) and (c), 14 and 15 do not apply to the driver or owner of a vehicle of the Fire Services Department, an ambulance, a police vehicle, a customs and excise vehicle or a vehicle used for defence purposes (including civil defence purposes) where the vehicle is being used in the course of urgent duties;
(b) sections 7(2), 9, 10(2) and 12(a), (b)(i), (ii) and (v) and (c) do not apply to-
(i) a person engaged in the maintenance, repair, cleaning, clearance, survey, inspection, alteration or improvement of a road within the Area;
(ii) a person engaged in the erection, laying, placing, maintenance, testing, alteration, repair or removal of any structure, works or apparatus in, on, under or over any part of a road within the Area;
(iii) a person engaged in any activity which is the subject of a permit issued by the Commissioner or the Director;(c) sections 9 and 10(2) do not apply to-
(i) a person engaged in the avoidance or prevention of an accident or obtaining or giving assistance required as a result of an accident or emergency;
(ii) a person engaged in providing the necessary assistance as a result of a vehicle stopping on any road within the Area by reason of a breakdown, other defect or as a result of any other circumstances outside the control of the driver;(d) sections 7(2), 9, 10(2), 12(a), (b)(i), (ii) and (v) and (c), 14 and 15 do not apply to a person who is complying with any direction given by a police officer or an authorized officer on duty in the Area; and
(e) sections 7(2), 9, 10(2), 12 and 15 do not apply to-
(i) a public officer or an authorized officer on duty in the Area; or
(ii) the following persons engaged in road works in the Area-
(A) an agent or subcontractor appointed by the Director; and
(B) maintenance staff, an agent or subcontractor appointed by an operator.
Cap 498B s 24 Miscellaneous offences
PART IV
OFFENCESA person shall not-
(a) paint or affix any poster, placard, bill, or other matter except with the permission of the Commissioner;
(b) tamper with any installation, structure, building, facility, utility, equipment, appliance, vehicle or other article;
(c) enter or remain in any building or other facility without approval or permission of a public officer who is the subject of a delegation under section 9 of the Ordinance or any other person employed by an operator who is authorized by the operator to give such approval or permission,within the Area.
Cap 498B s 25 Offences and penalties
Any person who-
(a) contravenes sections 7(2), 9, 10(2), 12, 13, 14(1) or 15;
(b) carries out road works, without a permit under section 16(1), within the Area or is in breach of a condition in a permit issued under that section;
(c) contravenes section 17(1), 18 or 21;
(d) contravenes section 22(1) or (2), fails to comply with a requirement made under section 22(4) or fails to comply with section 22(5); or
(e) contravenes section 24,commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
Cap 498B Sched 1 TRAFFIC SIGNS AND LIGHT SIGNALS
[sections 1, 2, 19 & 20]
FIGURE NO. 1
TOLL AREA
THIS SIGN INDICATES THE START OF THE AREA WHERE VEHICLES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE APPROPRIATE TOLL ACCORDING TO TSING MA CONTROL AREA (TOLLS, FEES AND CHARGES) REGULATION.
FIGURE NO. 2
TUNNEL AREA
THIS SIGN INDICATES THE START OF THE AREA WHERE THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA ORDINANCE, THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA (TOLLS, FEES AND CHARGES) REGULATION AND THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA (GENERAL) REGULATION APPLY.
FIGURE NO. 3
TUNNEL AREA END
THIS SIGN INDICATES THE END OF THE AREA WHERE THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA ORDINANCE AND THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA (TOLLS, FEES AND CHARGES) REGULATION AND THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA (GENERAL) REGULATION APPLY.
FIGURE NO. 4
TSING MA CONTROL AREA
THIS SIGN INDICATES THE START OF THE AREA WHERE THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA ORDINANCE, THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA (TOLLS, FEES AND CHARGES) REGULATION AND THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA (GENERAL) REGULATION APPLY.
FIGURE NO. 5
TSING MA CONTROL AREA END
THIS SIGN INDICATES THE END OF THE AREA WHERE THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA ORDINANCE, THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA (TOLLS, FEES AND CHARGES) REGULATION AND THE TSING MA CONTROL AREA (GENERAL) REGULATION APPLY.
FIGURE NO. 6
DANGEROUS GOODS PROHIBITED
THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS OF PARTICULAR CATEGORIES ARE PROHIBITED FROM PASSING BEYOND THE SIGN.
IT MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIGN IN FIGURE NO. 7.
FIGURE NO. 7
THIS SIGN WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIGN IN FIGURE NO. 6 INDICATES THE CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES OF DANGEROUS GOODS REFERRED TO IN THAT FIGURE.
FIGURE NO. 8
STOP, PAY TOLL SIGN
THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT ALL DRIVERS MUST STOP AND PAY THE APPROPRIATE TOLL APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE.
FIGURE NO. 9
KEEP IN LANE
THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES MUST KEEP IN THEIR LANES.
FIGURE NO. 10
LANE SIGN
(AUTOTOLL ONLY)
THIS SIGN IS DISPLAYED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE TRAFFIC LANE WHICH IS DEDICATED FOR USE OF AN AUTOMATIC TOLL COLLECTION FACILITY. IT INDICATES THAT ONLY THOSE VEHICLES WITH VALID ELECTRONIC PASSES AND IN RESPECT OF WHICH AN ACCOUNT HAS BEEN OPENED WITH THE COMMISSIONER, THE OPERATOR OR AGENT SHALL PROCEED IN THE SAID TRAFFIC LANE.
FIGURE NO. 11
AUTOTOLL PAYMENT SIGNAL
THIS SIGNAL IS PLACED IN A VERTICAL POSITION AT THE SIDE OF A TRAFFIC LANE DEDICATED FOR USE OF AN AUTOMATIC TOLL COLLECTION FACILITY. IT MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIGNAL IN FIGURE NO. 12.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SIGNAL SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS-
(a) THE DISPLAY OF A RED SIGNAL INDICATES THAT THE APPROPRIATE TOLL PAYMENT HAS NOT BEEN MADE AND THAT THE ACCOUNT BALANCE WITH THE COMMISSIONER, THE OPERATOR OR AGENT IN RESPECT OF THE ELECTRONIC PASS IS NIL;
(b) THE DISPLAY OF A GREEN SIGNAL INDICATED THAT THE APPROPRIATE TOLL PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE.
FIGURE NO. 12
AUTOTOLL ACCOUNT BALANCE SIGNAL
THIS SIGNAL IS PLACED IN A VERTICAL POSITION AT THE SIDE OF A TRAFFIC LANE DEDICATED FOR USE OF AN AUTOMATIC TOLL COLLECTION FACILITY. IT MAY BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIGNAL IN FIGURE NO. 11.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SIGNAL SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS-
(a) THE DISPLAY OF THE RED DOLLAR SIGN INDICATES THAT THE ACCOUNT BALANCE WITH THE COMMISSIONER, THE OPERATOR OR AGENT IN RESPECT OF THE ELECTRONIC PASS IS NIL;
(b) THE DISPLAY OF THE AMBER DOLLAR SIGN INDICATES THAT THE ACCOUNT BALANCE WITH THE COMMISSIONER, THE OPERATOR OR AGENT IN RESPECT OF THE ELECTRONIC PASS IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SPECIFIED BY THE COMMISSIONER, THE OPERATOR OR AGENT.
FIGURE NO. 13
NO CHANGE TOLL SIGN
WHEN THIS SIGN IS DISPLAYED AT A TOLL BOOTH IT INDICATES THAT THE TOLL BOOTH IS FOR USE ONLY BY DRIVERS PAYING THE APPROPRIATE TOLL AND REQUIRING NO CHANGE TO BE GIVEN.
FIGURE NO. 14
LANE SIGNAL
THE SIGNAL MAY IN A TUNNEL AREA BE PLACED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL POSITION ABOVE OR AT THE SIDE OF A TRAFFIC LANE FOR THE CONTROL OF THAT TRAFFIC PROCEEDING ALONG THE TRAFFIC LANE OVER OR AT THE SIDE OF AND IN RELATION TO WHICH THE SIGNALS HAVE BEEN PLACED, PROVIDED THAT WHEN THE SIGNAL IS PLACED ABOVE THE TRAFFIC LANE THE GREEN ARROW SHALL POINT DOWNWARDS.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SIGNAL SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS-
(a) WHEN A GREEN ARROW IS DISPLAYED VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PROCEEDING IN THE TRAFFIC LANE ABOVE OR AT THE SIDE OF AND IN RELATION TO WHICH IT IS DISPLAYED MAY PROCEED ALONG THAT LANE;
(b) WHEN A STEADY OR INTERMITTENT AMBER LIGHT IS DISPLAYED VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PROCEEDING IN THE TRAFFIC LANE ABOVE OR AT THE SIDE OF AND IN RELATION TO WHICH IT IS DISPLAYED SHALL PROCEED ALONG THAT LANE WITH CAUTION AND BE PREPARED TO STOP, PROVIDED THAT THE AMBER LIGHT MAY BE OMITTED FROM ANY SIGNAL INSTALLATION WHEN THE SIGNAL SHALL CONSIST OF A LIGHT CAPABLE OF SHOWING A RED CROSS AND A LIGHT CAPABLE OF SHOWING A GREEN ARROW;
(c) WHEN A RED CROSS IS DISPLAYED VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PROCEEDING IN THE TRAFFIC LANE ABOVE OR AT THE SIDE OF AND IN RELATION TO WHICH IT IS DISPLAYED SHALL NOT PROCEED BENEATH OR BEYOND OR PAST THE RED CROSS.
THE SIGNAL MAY BE USED AT TOLL BOOTHS.
FIGURE NO. 15
PARKING PLACE FOR MOTOR CYCLES
THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROAD MARKING IN FIGURE NO. 2 IN SCHEDULE 2, THE PARKING PLACE IS FOR MOTOR CYCLES ONLY.
FIGURE NO. 16
PARKING FOR BUSES
THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROAD MARKING IN FIGURE NO. 1 OR 3 OR BOTH IN SCHEDULE 2, THE PARKING PLACE OR PARKING SPACE IS FOR BUSES ONLY.
FIGURE NO. 17
PARKING FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN
MEDIUM AND HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES,
BUSES, MOTOR CYCLES AND PEDAL CYCLES
THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROAD MARKING IN FIGURE NO. 1 OR 3 OR BOTH IN SCHEDULE 2, THE PARKING PLACE OR PARKING SPACE IS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN MEDIUM AND HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES, BUSES, MOTOR CYCLES AND PEDAL CYCLES.
FIGURE NO. 18
OTHER DANGER AHEAD
THIS SIGN WARNS OF POTENTIAL DANGER AHEAD.
FIGURE NO. 19
LANE USE SIGNAL
THIS SIGN WHEN DISPLAYED CONVEYS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PROCEEDING IN THE TRAFFIC LANE ABOVE AND IN RELATION TO WHICH IT IS DISPLAYED THAT TRAFFIC MAY PROCEED OR CONTINUE TO DO SO IN THE SAID LANE BENEATH OR BEYOND THE SAID ARROW AND IN THE DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THAT IN WHICH THE ARROW FACES. IT MAY ALSO BE USED AT A TOLL BOOTH TO INDICATE THAT VEHICLES MAY PROCEED IN THAT LANE.
FIGURE NO. 20
PROCEED LEFT OR KEEP LEFT
THE DIRECTION OF THE ARROW MAY BE REVERSED TO GIVE-
PROCEED RIGHT OR KEEP RIGHT
THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT VEHICLES MUST PROCEED TO THE LEFT-HAND LANE, OR TO THE RIGHT-HAND LANE, IF THE DIRECTION OF THE ARROW IS REVERSED.
FIGURE NO. 21
LANE USE SIGNAL
THIS SIGN WHEN DISPLAYED CONVEYS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PROCEEDING IN THE TRAFFIC LANE ABOVE AND IN RELATION TO WHICH IT IS DISPLAYED THE PROHIBITION THAT SUCH TRAFFIC SHALL NOT PROCEED BENEATH OR BEYOND THE RED CROSS IN THE SAID TRAFFIC LANE IN THE DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THAT IN WHICH THE RED CROSS FACES. IT MAY ALSO BE USED AT A TOLL BOOTH TO INDICATE THAT VEHICLES MAY NOT PROCEED IN THAT LANE.
FIGURE NO. 22
SPEED LIMIT
THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT A SPEED LIMIT OF 50 KM PER HOUR IS IMPOSED ON THE SECTION OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SIGN.
THE NUMERALS IN THE SIGN MAY BE ALTERED TO SUIT THE SPEED LIMIT IN FORCE.
FIGURE NO. 23
DIVERSION TO ANOTHER
CARRIAGEWAY TO RIGHT AHEAD
THE SYMBOL MAY BE REVERSED TO GIVE-
DIVERSION TO ANOTHER
CARRIAGEWAY TO LEFT AHEAD
THIS SIGN WILL BE USED TO DIVERT TRAFFIC FROM ONE CARRIAGEWAY OF A DUAL CARRIAGEWAY ROAD TO THE OTHER CARRIAGEWAY.
FIGURE NO. 24
DIVERSION TO ANOTHER
CARRIAGEWAY TO RIGHT AHEAD
THE SYMBOL MAY BE REVERSED TO GIVE-
DIVERSION TO ANOTHER
CARRIAGEWAY TO LEFT AHEAD
THIS SIGN WILL BE USED TO DIVERT TRAFFIC FROM ONE CARRIAGEWAY OF A DUAL CARRIAGEWAY ROAD TO THE OTHER CARRIAGEWAY.
THE NUMERALS INDICATE THE DISTANCE TO A DIVERSION.
FIGURE NO. 25
TWO WAY TRAFFIC
THIS SIGN INFORMS ROAD USERS OF THE START OF A SECTION OF THE ROAD WHICH IS CARRYING TWO WAY TRAFFIC ON THE SAME CARRIAGEWAY WHEN ON THE PREVIOUS SECTION TRAFFIC WAS CARRIED ON A ROAD COMPRISING ONE WAY TRAFFIC CARRIAGEWAYS.
FIGURE NO. 26
TWO WAY TRAFFIC
THIS SIGN INFORMS ROAD USERS OF THE START OF A SECTION OF THE ROAD WHICH IS CARRYING TWO WAY TRAFFIC ON THE SAME CARRIAGEWAY WHEN ON THE PREVIOUS SECTION TRAFFIC WAS CARRIED ON A ROAD COMPRISING ONE WAY TRAFFIC CARRIAGEWAYS.
THE NUMERALS INDICATE THE DISTANCE TO A TWO WAY TRAFFIC.
FIGURE NO. 27
CAR SYMBOL
THIS SIGN WHEN DISPLAYED INDICATES THAT WIND SUSCEPTIBLE VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PROCEED BEYOND THE SIGN.
FIGURE NO. 28
CAR SYMBOL
THIS SIGN WHEN DISPLAYED INDICATES THAT WIND SUSCEPTIBLE VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PROCEED BEYOND THE SIGN.
Cap 498B Sched 2 ROAD MARKINGS
[sections 1 & 2]
FIGURE NO. 1
PARKING SPACES-PARALLEL
PARKING SPACES-ANGULAR
ROAD MARKINGS FOR PARKING PLACES
THIS ROAD MARKING IS USED TO INDICATE PARKING PLACES FOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS, IF ANY, AS MAY BE IN FORCE.
FIGURE NO. 2
MOTOR CYCLE PARKING PLACES
THIS ROAD MARKING IS USED TO INDICATE PARKING PLACES FOR MOTOR CYCLES ONLY SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS, IF ANY, AS MAY BE IN FORCE AS INDICATED BY RELEVANT SIGNS IN THE VICINITY.
FIGURE NO. 3
PARKING SPACES-PARALLEL
PARKING SPACES-ANGULAR
ROAD MARKINGS FOR PARKING PLACES
THIS ROAD MARKING IS USED TO INDICATE PARKING PLACES FOR VEHICLES, SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS, IF ANY, AS MAY BE IN FORCE AS INDICATED BY RELEVANT SIGNS IN THE VICINITY.