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1986 Ed.] Road Tunnels (Government) Regulations [CAP. 368

8. The following vehicles shall, except when otherwise directed or signalled by an authorized officer, be driven only in the nearside of the lanes of a tunnel-

(a) a bus;

(b) a goods vehicle of a permitted gross vehicle weight exceeding 5.5 tonnes;

(c) a vehicle requiring a permit under regulation 14; and

(d) a vehicle towing another vehicle.

9. No person shall in any tunnel unless directed or signalled by an authorized officer or unless conforming to the indication of any traffic sign displayed under these regulations--

(a) drive any vehicle with its headlights illuminated on full beam;

(b) drive any vehicle at a speed of less than 25 kilometres per hour except where prevented by another vehicle or at a toll booth and other places where a lesser speed is unavoidable;

(c) stop any vehicle or permit it to be stationary save when-

(i) lawfully required to do so;

(ii) compelled to do so by reason of accident, breakdown, emergency or the presence of other stationary vehicles;

(d) enter therein on foot;

(e) alight from a vehicle save in the event of an emergency or to summon assistance;

(f) use any horn, siren, whistle or other noise making device;

(g) cause or permit a vehicle to cross any continuous double lines marked on the surface of a road;

(h) make any U turn with or reverse a vehicle;

(i) change a tyre or wheel on, or refuel or repair a vehicle; or

(j) propel a vehicle by pushing it, whether manually or by other means.

10. No person shall drive or cause or permit to be driven in or cause to remain in any tunnel any of the following vehicles-

(a) a bicycle, invalid carriage, motor tricycle, tricycle or rickshaw;

(b) a vehicle which is not carrying sufficient fuel in its fuel tank to enable it to be driven through;

(c) a vehicle carrying animals or poultry not properly controlled or confined, or carrying garbage, hay, straw or fine particles or similar materials which are not sufficiently covered;

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Traffic confined to left-hand lanes.

L.N. 196/84.

General restrictions.

L.N. 196/84.

General prohibitions.

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1986 Ed.] Road Tunnels (Government) Regulations [CAP. 368 8. The following vehicles shall, except when otherwise directed or signalled by an authorized officer, be driven only in the nearside of the lanes of a tunnel- (a) a bus; (b) a goods vehicle of a permitted gross vehicle weight exceeding 5.5 tonnes; (c) a vehicle requiring a permit under regulation 14; and (d) a vehicle towing another vehicle. 9. No person shall in any tunnel unless directed or signalled by an authorized officer or unless conforming to the indication of any traffic sign displayed under these regulations-- (a) drive any vehicle with its headlights illuminated on full beam; (b) drive any vehicle at a speed of less than 25 kilometres per hour except where prevented by another vehicle or at a toll booth and other places where a lesser speed is unavoidable; (c) stop any vehicle or permit it to be stationary save when- (i) lawfully required to do so; (ii) compelled to do so by reason of accident, breakdown, emergency or the presence of other stationary vehicles; (d) enter therein on foot; (e) alight from a vehicle save in the event of an emergency or to summon assistance; (f) use any horn, siren, whistle or other noise making device; (g) cause or permit a vehicle to cross any continuous double lines marked on the surface of a road; (h) make any U turn with or reverse a vehicle; (i) change a tyre or wheel on, or refuel or repair a vehicle; or (j) propel a vehicle by pushing it, whether manually or by other means. 10. No person shall drive or cause or permit to be driven in or cause to remain in any tunnel any of the following vehicles- (a) a bicycle, invalid carriage, motor tricycle, tricycle or rickshaw; (b) a vehicle which is not carrying sufficient fuel in its fuel tank to enable it to be driven through; (c) a vehicle carrying animals or poultry not properly controlled or confined, or carrying garbage, hay, straw or fine particles or similar materials which are not sufficiently covered; A 5 [Subsidiary] Traffic confined to left-hand lanes. L.N. 196/84. General restrictions. L.N. 196/84. General prohibitions. Page 5 Page 6
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1986 Ed.] Road Tunnels (Government) Regulations [CAP. 368 8. The following vehicles shall, except when otherwise directed or signalled by an authorized officer, be driven only in the nearside of the lanes of a tunnel- (a) a bus; (b) a goods vehicle of a permitted gross vehicle weight ex- ceeding 5.5 tonnes; (c) a vehicle requiring a permit under regulation 14; and (d) a vehicle towing another vehicle. 9. No person shall in any tunnel unless directed or signalled by an authorized officer or unless conforming to the indication of any traffic sign displayed under these regulations-- (a) drive any vehicle with its headlights illuminated on full beam; (b) drive any vehicle at a speed of less than 25 kilometres per hour except where prevented by another vehicle or at a toll booth and other places where a lesser speed is unavoidable; (c) stop any vehicle or permit it to be stationary save when- (i) lawfully required to do so; (ii) compelled to do so by reason of accident, break- down, emergency or the presence of other stationary vehicles; (d) enter therein on foot; (e) alight from a vehicle save in the event of an emergency or to summon assistance; (f) use any horn, siren, whistle or other noise making device; (g) cause or permit a vehicle to cross any continuous double lines marked on the surface of a road; (h) make any U turn with or reverse a vehicle; (i) change a tyre or wheel on, or refuel or repair a vehicle; or (j) propel a vehicle by pushing it, whether manually or by other means. 10. No person shall drive or cause or permit to be driven in or cause to remain in any tunnel any of the following vehicles- (a) a bicycle, invalid carriage, motor tricycle, tricycle or rick- shaw; (b) a vehicle which is not carrying sufficient fuel in its fuel tank to enable it to be driven through; (c) a vehicle carrying animals or poultry not properly con- trolled or confined, or carrying garbage, hay, straw or fine particles or similar materials which are not sufficiently covered; A 5 [Subsidiary] Traffic confined to left-hand lanes. L.N. 196/84. General restrictions. L.N. 196/84. General prohibitions. Page 5Page 6
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1986 Ed.] Road Tunnels (Government) Regulations [CAP. 368

8. The following vehicles shall, except when otherwise directed or signalled by an authorized officer, be driven only in the nearside of the lanes of a tunnel-

(a) a bus;

(b) a goods vehicle of a permitted gross vehicle weight ex-

ceeding 5.5 tonnes;

(c) a vehicle requiring a permit under regulation 14; and

(d) a vehicle towing another vehicle.

9.

No person shall in any tunnel unless directed or signalled by an authorized officer or unless conforming to the indication of any traffic sign displayed under these regulations--

(a) drive any vehicle with its headlights illuminated on full

beam;

(b) drive any vehicle at a speed of less than 25 kilometres per hour except where prevented by another vehicle or at a toll booth and other places where a lesser speed is unavoidable;

(c) stop any vehicle or permit it to be stationary save when-

(i) lawfully required to do so;

(ii) compelled to do so by reason of accident, break- down, emergency or the presence of other stationary vehicles;

(d) enter therein on foot;

(e) alight from a vehicle save in the event of an emergency or

to summon assistance;

(f) use any horn, siren, whistle or other noise making device;

(g) cause or permit a vehicle to cross any continuous double

lines marked on the surface of a road;

(h) make any U turn with or reverse a vehicle;

(i) change a tyre or wheel on, or refuel or repair a vehicle; or

(j) propel a vehicle by pushing it, whether manually or by

other means.

10. No person shall drive or cause or permit to be driven in or cause to remain in any tunnel any of the following vehicles-

(a) a bicycle, invalid carriage, motor tricycle, tricycle or rick-

shaw;

(b) a vehicle which is not carrying sufficient fuel in its fuel tank

to enable it to be driven through;

(c) a vehicle carrying animals or poultry not properly con- trolled or confined, or carrying garbage, hay, straw or fine particles or similar materials which are not sufficiently covered;

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[Subsidiary]

Traffic confined to left-hand lanes.

L.N. 196/84.

General restrictions.

L.N. 196/84.

General prohibitions.

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