THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, MAY 30, 1930.
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1. not more than two doors or openings for passengers, which shall comply with the provisions of No. 26 of these requirements, and neither of which shall be on the off-side of the vehicle;
2. entirely unobstructed internal accessibility to all seats; and
3. a minimum height inside, ascertained as in the manner set out
in No. 27 of these requirements, of 5ft. 10ins.
1. Weight.-The total weight laden and complete for service in the city of Victoria and Kowloon must not exceed 9 tons, and the weight on any one axle must not exceed 5 tous. 100 lbs. to be allowed for each passenger as well as the driver and conductor in calculating the total laden weight.
The weights of vehicles for use in the N. T. shall not exceed 34 tons and for the Island Roads shall not exceed 5 tons.
2. Length. The maximum length, measured from the dumb irons, must not exceed 28 ft., except that the hood (if any) when down, shall not be included in calculating the maximum length.
3. Width.-The overall width must not exceed 7 ft. 6 ins.
4. Overhang Behind Rear Wheels:-The overhang behind rear wheels measured from the centre of the rear axle shall not exceed 7/24ths of the overall length of the vehicle.
5. Wheel Track. The distance between the centre lines of the track of the front wheels and of the rear wheels must be as nearly as possible the same, and must not be less than 72% of the overall width for a double deck vehicle, and 69% of the overall width for a single deck vehicle. In no case may the distance between the centre lines of the tracks of the front wheels be less than the distance between the centre lines of the tracks of the rear wheels, nor shall the excess be more than 5 ins. In all cases wheel track measurements shall be taken horizontally in line with the axles.
6. Road Wheels.-When the axle weight on any axle exceeds 4 tons, the diameter of the tyres on the wheels of such axle shall not be less than 950 m.m. Pneumatic tyres must be used.
7. Brakes. (a) There must be at least two independent brakes, the application of either of which shall be capable of causing the two rear wheels to be so held as effectually to prevent the wheels from revolving, or shall have the same effect in stopping the vehicle as if such wheels were so held.
(b) Brakes will not be deemed independent which are operated by pedals or levers acting through the same connections or upon the same brake blocks. One brake must be applied by a pedal, and at least one brake must act directly upon the road wheels with- out any connection with the propelling gear.
(c) The operation of either brake must not in any case declutch the engine from the transmission gear.
(d) Nothing shall be placed on the vehicle which will prevent access to the brakes for adjustment.
8. Springs. (a) Rear-The rear springs must be attached to, or bear upon the back axle or axle casing as near to the road wheels as possible, and the distance from outside to outside must not be less than 50% of the overall width of the vehicle.
() Front--The front springs must be as wide apart as possible, and not less than 42% of the overall width of double deck vehicles, and 37% of the overall width of single deck vehicles from outside to outside, provided that if the width of the rear springs from outside to outside is 53% of the overall width or more, the minimum width between the front springs as provided above may be reduced by 1 in.
(c) Cross-Prohibited.