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Wednesday, August 16, 1972

HARBOUR TUNNEL AUTHORITIES PROVIDING

ADEQUATE FACILITIES FOR VEHICLE SAFETY

The Acting Attorney General, the Hon. G.R. Sneath, said today, it was

an offence to change lanes and overtake in the Cross Harbour Tunnel, and offenders

may be fined a penalty up to $1,000.

Mr. Sneath, who was replying in the Legislative Council to a question

by the Hon. T.K. Ann, said that under the Cross Harbour Tunnel Ordinance, the Tunnel Company had the primary and immediate responsibility for the control and safety of vehicles and their occupants while they were in the tunnel.

"The tunnel officers are given power to enable them to exercise the

necessary control," he added.

Mr. Sneath said the Commissioner for Transport was satisfied that the Company was providing adequate personnel and facilities and was confident of their intention and ability to exercise full and proper control.

"Under the Cross Harbour Tunnel Regulations, any accident occurring in the tunnel involving damage or injury to any person must be dealt with in

"Mr. Sneath said. accordance with the provisions of the Road Traffic Ordinance,

In his question, Mr. Ann had mentioned what he termed the "blatant violation of traffic regulations by many in the cross harbour tunnel in changing

lanes and overtaking."

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