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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, JULY 19, 1935.
Drivers, Contd.
34. A driver when driving a slow moving vehicle shall keep close to the left side of the road.
35. A driver shall immediately draw into the side of the roadway and stop clear of crossings when a fire appliance vehicle, motor ambulance or police motor vehicle approaches, and by means of a distinctive siren or bell indicates that its convenience so requires.
36. A driver shall pass on the right side of any vehicle, other than a tramcar, which he overtakes.
A driver may pass
on either side of a tramcar whether moving or stationary, which he overtakes, provided that the road is clear ahead, and that he exercises due caution in respect of persons board- ing or alighting from any stationary tramcar.
37. The driver of a vehicle passing through any junction or along any road in which there is a centrally placed struc- ture, erection, traffic island or traffic sign shall only use that part of the roadway on his own left side thereof.
38. A driver approaching an intersection or junction of roads or streets whether such intersection or junction is open or closed to such vehicle shall, before reaching such inter- section or junction if desiring to turn right, filter into position with the right or off side of such vehicle as near as possible to the centre of the roadway, and if desiring to turn left filter into position as near as possible to the left hand kerb.
39. A driver stopped at or approaching a controlled intersection or junction of roads or streets, and wishing to turn right shall, as soon as the intersection or junction is open to such vehicle, move forward as near as possible to the centre of the intersection or junction and, await a safe opportunity to complete the turn, and in all such cases vehicles shall not move to the danger of pedestrians.
40.—(1) A driver shall when practicable give the appro- priate signal when about to stop or change the direction of his vehicle. The appropriate signals for drivers of motor vehicles. are as set out in Schedule E. Signals by signalling devices, approved by the Inspector General of Police, may be used in substitution for the signals so set out.
(2) A driver when stopping his vehicle for the purpose of taking or setting down a passenger or load shall stop as near as possible to the left or near side of the road.
(3) A driver shall stop his vehicle when called upon or signalled so to do by a police officer in uniform.
41. If the brakes of a vehicle are not efficient and in good working order a driver shall not drive the vehicle.
42. A driver shall promptly obey all directions and signals which may be given by any police officer in uniform for the purpose of regulating traffic.
A driver shall conform to the indications given by any traffic sign or signals which have been lawfully erected for that purpose. Where the signals are indicated by lights, Red
"Stop", Green--"Go" and Amber "Caution".
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