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Monday, January 15, 1973

CODE ON TRAFFIC LANE DISCIPLINE

For Public Light Bus Operators

A code of guidance on traffic lane discipline has been circulated

to public light bus operators by the Transport Department.

"There have been recurrent complaints against public light bus

driving habits and the code of guidance was drawn up with the purpose of

improving driving techniques," a Transport Department spokesman said.

Copies of the code were given to the operators at a recent meeting

with the Department.

The spokesman hoped that there would be better driving techniques and consideration for other road users in future among the public light bus

operators.

The code, drawn up in consultation with the Police Traffic Branch,

covers 10 essential points:

White lines on the road guide, warn and give orders.

Do not cross double white lines in the middle of the road, unless you need to get in or out of premises, are ordered to cross the lines by a policeman, or to avoid an obstruction.

the short

Keep between the traffic lane markings broken white lines which divide the road into lanes. Keep in the left-hand lane unless you are going to over-take, turn right, or pass parked vehicles.

Do not wander from lane to lane. If you need to move into another lane, first use your mirror. it is safe to move over, signal before doing so. Make sure you will not force another driver to awerve or slow down.

If

When approaching

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