《LAWS OF HONG KONG ROAD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE CHAPTER 374》

CHAPTER 374ROAD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE6

ARRANGEMENTOF SECTIONS6

PART ⅠPRELIMINARY6

1. Short title6

2. Interpretation6

3. Application to Crown11

4. Application of Ordinance to trams11

PART ⅡREGULATIONS12

5. International agreements12

6. Regulation of registration and licensing of vehicles12

7. Regulation of public service vehicles14

8. Regulation of driving licences16

9. Regulation of construction and maintenance of vehicles16

10. Regulation of specified safety equipment17

11. Regulation of traffic17

12. Regulation of parking of vehicles19

13. Provision for the Commissioner and others to act and charge fees, and for absolute liability19

14. Onus of proof in certain cases20

14A. Transitional provisions in regulations20

15. Penalties under the regulations20

PART ⅢTRANSPORT TRIBUNALS20

16. Transport Tribunals' panel20

17. Appointment of Transport Tribunals20

18. Legal adviser to a Transport Tribunal21

19. Powers of Transport Tribunal21

20. Practice and procedure of Transport Tribunal21

PART ⅣREGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF VEHICLES22

21. Classification of vehicles22

22. Registration and licensing22

23. Power to regulate the number of vehicles registered22

24. Power to refuse registration23

25. Power to refuse or cancel licence and to impose conditions in respect of taxis23

26. Trailers and rickshaws24

27. Passenger service licence25

28. Matters to be taken into account in considering an application for a passenger service licence26

29. Commissioner's power to refuse an application for a passenger service licence26

30. Inquiry where passenger service licence is contravened27

31. Commissioner's power to cancel, suspend or vary a passenger service licence27

32. Effective date of a cancellation, suspension or variation28

33. Right of review of Commissioner's determination under section 24, 25, 26, 29 or 3128

34. Practice and procedure on review28

35. Determination of review29

PART ⅤTRAFFIC OFFENCES29

36. Causing death by reckless driving29

37. Reckless driving30

38. Careless driving30

39. Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drink or drugs30

40. Speed limit31

41. Driving in excess of speed limit31

42. Driving without a licence, etc32

43. Enforcement powers of a police officer or the Commissioner32

44. Offence of obtaining licence, or driving, while disqualified33

45. Reckless cycling34

46. Careless cycling34

47. Cycling, etc. when under the influence of drink or drugs34

48. Offences by pedestrians34

49. Tampering with motor vehicles34

50. Interfering with traffic signs or road markings35

51. Prohibition of unauthorized signs or markings35

PART ⅥUSE, SALE AND HIRE OF VEHICLES35

52. Restriction on the use of vehicles35

53. Prohibition of sale, hire etc. of vehicles not complying with regulations37

54. Prohibition of provision of cycles for children38

55. Restriction on motor racing and speed trials38

PART ⅦACCIDENTS39

56. Duty to stop in case of accidents39

57. Preservation of evidence of serious accidents40

PART ⅧENFCRCEMENT40

58. Appointment of traffic wardens40

59. Provisions applicable to traffic wardens41

60. Power of police to stop vehicles41

61. Penalty for neglect of traffic directions41

62. Penalty for obstruction41

63. Obligation to give certain information41

64. Proof in summary proceedings of identity of driver43

65. Provision of weigh-bridges and weighing of motor vehicles etc43

66. Power to test for excessive smoke44

67. Power to seize document, vehicle licence or registration mark44

68. Notice of intention to prosecute for certain offences45

69. Disqualification on conviction of certain offences46

70. Re-testing of drivers47

71. Notification and effect of, and appeal against, disqualification47

72. Removal of disqualification48

73. Evidence by certificate49

74. Certificate as to registered owner of vehicle or holder of driving licence50

75. Proof of matters relating to previous convictions50

76. Service51

77. Exemptions of fire engines, etc. from speed limits and traffic lights52

PART ⅨEXAMINATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES52

78. Examination of motor vehicles in connexion with registration etc52

79. Examination orders for examination of motor vehicles53

80. Examination of motor vehicle on road by police officer and removal to vehicle examination centre or police station53

81. Powers of vehicle examiner on examination of motor vehicle54

82. Vehicle not in accordance with particulars in register, form of application for registration or notice of transfer55

83. Vehicle not roadworthy or not in accordance with the Ordinance or condi-tions of vehicle licence55

84. Suspension of vehicle licence orders55

85. Repair orders56

86. Fees57

87. Forfeiture and disposal57

88. Vehicle examiners and vehicle examination centre57

PART ⅨAEXAMINATION OF PRIVATE CARS AT CAR TESTING CENTRES58

88A. Interpretation58

88B. Examination of private cars before licensing58

88C. Authorized car testing centres58

88D. Revocation of designation59

88E. Termination of designation60

88F. Ancillary powers of Commissioner61

88G. Power to enter and inspect records, equipment, etc61

88H. Amendment of Eight Schedule61

88I. Protection of Crown and public officers61

PART ⅩSUSPENSION OF LICENCES OF MOTOR VEHICLES62

89. Interpretation in this Part62

90. Notice of intention to suspend on the conviction of a driver62

91. Hearing to show cause why vehicle licence should not be suspended62

92. Decision of Tribunal63

93. Suspension of vehicle licence and delivery of vehicle into custody of Commissioner63

94. Penalty payable if vehicle not delivered into custody64

95. Seizure and removal of vehicle64

96. Forfeiture and disposal of vehicle65

97. Record and certificate of alleged offences66

98. Commissioner of Police to supply information for the record66

99. Removal of registration mark from the record66

100. Application of sections 90 to 9666

101. Service of notices66

102. Amendment of Fourth Schedule67

PART ⅪREMOVAL, DETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES67

103. Removal of vehicles67

104. Detention of vehicles67

105. Vehicles returned to owner67

106. Disposal of unclaimed vehicles67

107. Disposal of abandoned vehicles68

108. Application of Part Ⅺ69

PART ⅫMISCELLANEOUS69

109. Road users' code and codes of practice69

110. Variation of traffic signs and road markings69

111. Forgery of documents70

112. Power of Governor to give directions to Commissioner, etc71

113. Transitional provisions71

114. Minor and consequential amendments71

115. Repeals71

First Schedule.Classes of vehicle72

Second Schedule.Forms72

Third Schedule.Fees for motor vehicle examinations74

Fourth Schedule.Offences and periods for which the licence of a motor vehicle may be suspended75

Fifth Schedule.Storage and removal charges75

Sixth Schedule.Transitional provisions75

Seventh Schedule.Minor and consequential amendments76

Eighth Schedule.Requirements applicable to car testing centres77