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2.
There are of course a variety of other noisy
activities in Hong Kong which need to be controlled and
some improvements and
rationalizations are needed in the
existing rather fragmented legislation dealing with noise. We are therefore preparing a comprehensive Noise Control Bill which I hope will be introduced into this Council before the
end of this year.
3.
I should stress that legislation cannot provide
It is the complete answer to environmental noise problems. at least as important to take steps at the planning stage
To this end, the of projects to reduce unnecessary noise. Environmental Protection Agency advises government departments on the acoustical design of such projects as new housing
estates, schools and roads.
4.
There were 10,581 prosecutions in respect of
excessive exhaust emissions from motor vehicles during the
first eleven months of 1984. Figures for December are not
yet available.
5.
It is not an offence in law for drivers to use
radio networks to warn other drivers of police road blocks. The police are, however, aware of this practice and take measures to limit its effectiveness mainly by shifting the
location of kerbside checking points.
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