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Traffic signs
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Reply by the Hon. Michael Leung, Secretary for Transport, to a Question asked by Dr. Hon. Henrietta Ip
DR. IP asked:
Question:
in Legislative Council on 9.3.88
Will Government inform this Council whether it has conducted any systematic study on the extent to which poor display and location of traffic signs are contributory factors in their contravention, particularly at spots where most offenders are caught, in order to clarify any public misconception that some such traffic signs are purposeful traps for drivers?
SECRETARY FOR TRANSPORT:
Sir,
I can assure Members that no traffic signs are ever
so placed as to trap drivers. Traffic signs are provided to
help the driver to use the roads safely. They also control
effective use of the roads. No studies have been made of the
extent to which the poor location of signs is a contributary
factor to their contravention. This is because there is
already a well established system to ensure that traffic signs
are displayed and located properly.
Road signs and markings in Hong Kong follow
international conventions and usage. Standards and guidance
are provided to traffic engineers and technicians in
Government involved in the planning and installation of
traffic signs to ensure that they are used and located
properly.
The most important factors to be considered are:
first, a sign's location relative to a
junction, restriction, hazard or other features to
which it applies; and