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The present law requires trailers manufactured in or before 1986 for examination before relicensing.
Notice of the new requirement was published in today's Government Gazette.
"All mechanical parts of a trailer including its braking system, tyres, lights etc. will be inspected thoroughly during the examination.
"The advancement of inspection period will enhance the safety and maintenance conditions of trailers in Hong Kong," Mr Blay added.
The certificate of roadworthiness obtained shall only be valid for relicensing within four months immediately from the date of issue.
The examination will be carried out at the department's Kowloon Bay Vehicle Examination Centre, 2 Cheung Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon. The examination fee is $530.
Enquiries should be made to the Kowloon Bay Vehicle Examination Centre on 2759 7573.
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Draft North-east Lantau Port Outline Zoning Plan approved
The Governor-in-Council has approved the North-east Lantau Port Outline Zoning Plan.
The North-east Lantau Port area has been identified as a primary area for the expansion of Hong Kong's port facilities, a spokesman for the Town Planning Board said today (Friday).
"The approved plan will provide a statutory land use framework to control development and redevelopment within the North-east Lantau Port area so as to facilitate the port development including Container Terminals 10 to 13 and other port- related uses," the spokesman said.
The approved plan (No. S/I-NELP/3) is available for public inspection during normal office hours at:
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.