Nuisance caused
by cyclists in
country parks
QUESTION NO. TU
Written reply by the Hon. D.PH. Liad, CBE, JP, Secretary for District Administration,
to a question by the Hon. Hilton Cheong-Leen, CBE, JP, in Legislative Council on Wednesday, 15 June 1988
QUESTION:
10. MR. CHEONG-LEEN asked :
Will Government inform this Council whether it is aware of the nuisance caused by cyclists in country parks? What is being done to curb the nuisance and whether consideration will be given to designating specific areas in a number of country parks for cycling activity exclusively?
SECRETARY FOR DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION :
Sir,
Government is aware of the nuisance caused by
cyclists, and particularly by learners, in country parks. Cycling in the parks, in addition to causing annoyance, also represents a safety hazard to other park users.
regulation деву
Reg 4(1) of the Country Parks and Special
Under (Reg
Areas Regulations Gap 208), no person shall, except with the consent of the Authority, bring into a country park or special area any vehicle or bicycle, or drive, use or be in possession of any vehicle or bicycle within a country park
or special area. In accordance with this Regulation, "no
cycling" signs have been erected at the main entrances to country parks. In addition, advice and warnings are given by Park Wardens to cyclists to deter them from entering recreational sites, and prosecution action is taken where necessary. In 1987/88, a total of 108 written warnings were issued and 163 prosecutions were initiated.
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