A number of new transport rules will take effect on March 1 to keep Hong Kong on par with global standards, including some on remote control parking and others which eased restrictions on what visual display boards show on parked vehicles, Hong Kong’s transport authorities have said.
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The Transport Department announced on Sunday that four major transport rules alongside other technical amendments would come into effect next Saturday, affecting drivers of both private cars and heavy vehicles.
“The various new requirements aim to provide convenience to the public, enhance road safety, and promote the application and development of new automotive technologies in Hong Kong, keeping up with the international vehicle construction and maintenance standards,” a department spokesman said.
Under the new rules, drivers would be allowed to use a mobile phone or other devices to complete parking. The department would set technical requirements for remote control parking systems to ensure safety, while vehicles could only use systems approved by the government.
Car dealers and importers would have to submit individual applications for existing cars equipped with remote control parking systems to the Transport Department.
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From next Saturday onwards, drivers can display non-driving related information on visual displays inside their vehicles, as the government eased restrictions on such displays.