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[接上页] (3) Where a traffic sign, light signal or road marking erected, displayed or placed for the purposes of this Regulation varies or differs in size, colour or type from the relevant prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking, the variation or difference shall not prevent the traffic sign, light signal or road marking from being treated as a prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking if the variation or difference does not materially impair its appearance. Cap 498B s 7 Barriers and gates (1) Where the Commissioner or an operator considers that a road diversion, or the total or partial closure of any road is necessary, the Commissioner or the operator, as the case may be, may position across any road within the Area, a barrier or gate of a size, colour and type as the Commissioner considers appropriate. (2) Where a barrier or gate has been positioned across the road under subsection (1), a person shall not drive a vehicle beyond that barrier or gate. Cap 498B s 8 Toll bars The Commissioner or an operator may position across a toll lane within the Area a toll bar of a size, colour and type that the Commissioner considers appropriate for the purpose of indicating that the toll lane is closed and that the toll booth or autotoll booth in respect of that toll lane is not in use. Cap 498B s 9 Obligation to obey traffic sign, light signals and road markings Any person within the Area shall comply with the prescribed traffic signs, prescribed light signals and prescribed road markings erected, displayed or placed within the Area unless he is exempted from doing so under section 23. Cap 498B s 10 Temporary speed limits (1) Where the Commissioner or an operator considers that there is or likely to be a risk of danger to the public or of damage to or on any road or structure, the Commissioner or the operator, as the case may be, may at any time and without notice, erect or display within the Area, a traffic sign or light signal of such size, colour and type as he considers appropriate for the purpose of fixing a temporary speed limit for vehicles using that road. (2) Where a temporary speed limit is fixed in accordance with subsection (1) on any road, a person shall not drive a vehicle on that road at a speed in excess of that speed limit. Cap 498B s 11 Closure of roads (1) The Commissioner or the Director may direct an operator to close either totally or partially any road within the Area to the public whenever a closure appears to be reasonably necessary. (2) The operator shall comply with any direction under subsection (1) and any subsequent direction to re-open the closed road. (3) The operator shall not re-open any road closed under subsection (1)- (a) without the prior consent of; or (b) unless directed to do so by,the Commissioner or the Director. (4) Subject to subsection (5), an operator shall not close, either totally or partially, a road within the Area to the public without the prior permission of the Commissioner or the Director. (5) An operator may close to the public, either totally or partially, and at any time and for a period not exceeding 3 days- (a) any road (including a bridge) within the Area for any one or more of the following reasons- (i) the occurrence of an emergency or accident, including fire, traffic accident, vehicle breakdown or equipment failure; (ii) the safety of persons and vehicles within the Area; (iii) the need for any emergency works to be carried out; and(b) any bridge within the Area, for all vehicles or wind susceptible vehicles only, where he considers that there is or likely to be danger due to inclement weather.(6) Where an operator closes either totally or partially any road or bridge under subsection (5)(a) or (b) he shall notify the Commissioner and the Director as soon as practicable after the closure. Cap 498B s 12 General restrictions Unless complying with a prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking or with a direction or signal of a police officer or an authorized officer, a person shall not- (a) in any tunnel- (i) drive a vehicle at a speed of less than 25 km per hour except where prevented by another vehicle or at places where a speed of less than 25 km per hour is unavoidable; (ii) drive a vehicle with that vehicle's headlights illuminated at full beam; or (iii) make any U turn with or reverse a vehicle;(b) within the Area- (i) stop a vehicle or permit it to be stationary unless he is- (A) lawfully required to do so; (B) compelled to do so by reason of accident, breakdown, emergency or the presence of other stationary vehicles;(ii) alight from a vehicle except in the event of an emergency or to summon assistance; (iii) change a tyre or wheel on, or refuel or repair a vehicle; (iv) propel a vehicle by pushing that vehicle, whether manually or by any other means; or (v) drive a vehicle on any footway unless complying with any prescribed traffic sign, prescribed light signal or prescribed road marking, or complying with the direction or signal of a police officer or an authorized officer; or(c) enter the Area on foot. |