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MR. EDWARD HO: Sir, in the case of traffic signs in major
roadways, it is customary practice
internationally to
place forewarning signs at a distance ahead of the actual
signs at major intersections. Will the Secretary inform
this Council whether this practice is adopted for Hong
∙Kong and, if so, can he cite some examples?
Se
SECRETARY FOR TRANSPORT : Sir, the temporary signing
arrangements required for traffic diversions which Mr. HO
referred to are normally agreed in advance between the
contractor, the Transport Department, the Highways
Department, and the police before implementation. There
is, at the present time, a code of practice for lighting,
signing, and guarding road works throughout Hong Kong and
all departments concerned are fully aware of the need to
ensure that existing standards. are maintained and all
signs reach the required standards. This is also required
of the contractors or anybody involved in road works
throughout Hong Kong,