BICYCLE TRAFFIC AND SAFETY LAWS
IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES

Prepared by Members of the Staff

March 1975

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IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES

Prepared by Members of the Staff

March 1975

Library of Congress
LAW LIBRARY
American-British Law Division
European Law Division
Far Eastern Law Division
Hispanic Law Division
Near Eastern and African Law DivisionBICYCLE TRAFFIC AND SAFETY LAWS
IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES

Prepared by Members of the Staff

March 1975

Library of Congress
LAW LIBRARY
American-British Law Division
European Law Division
Far Eastern Law Division
Hispanic Law Division
Near Eastern and African Law DivisionBICYCLE TRAFFIC AND SAFETY LAWS
IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES

Prepared by Members of the Staff

March 1975

Library of Congress
LAW LIBRARY
American-British Law Division
European Law Division
Far Eastern Law Division
Hispanic Law Division
Near Eastern and African Law DivisionBICYCLE TRAFFIC AND SAFETY LAWS
IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES

Prepared by Members of the Staff

March 1975

Library of Congress
LAW LIBRARY
American-British Law Division
European Law Division
Far Eastern Law Division
Hispanic Law Division
Near Eastern and African Law DivisionTABLE OF CONTENTS

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China [Republic]
European Countries
     Introductory Remarks
     Austria
     Belgium
     France
     Italy
     Luxemburg
     Netherlands
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     Switzerland
Hong Kong
JapanTABLE OF CONTENTS

China [People's Republic]
China [Republic]
European Countries
     Introductory Remarks
     Austria
     Belgium
     France
     Italy
     Luxemburg
     Netherlands
     Scandinavian Countries
     Switzerland
Hong Kong
JapanTABLE OF CONTENTS

China [People's Republic]
China [Republic]
European Countries
     Introductory Remarks
     Austria
     Belgium
     France
     Italy
     Luxemburg
     Netherlands
     Scandinavian Countries
     Switzerland
Hong Kong
JapanTABLE OF CONTENTS

China [People's Republic]
China [Republic]
European Countries
     Introductory Remarks
     Austria
     Belgium
     France
     Italy
     Luxemburg
     Netherlands
     Scandinavian Countries
     Switzerland
Hong Kong
JapanTABLE OF CONTENTS

China [People's Republic]
China [Republic]
European Countries
     Introductory Remarks
     Austria
     Belgium
     France
     Italy
     Luxemburg
     Netherlands
     Scandinavian Countries
     Switzerland
Hong Kong
JapanPEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The most recent traffic regulations of the People's Republic of
China available to us at this time are the Urban Districts Traffic Regulations,
promulgated by the Minister of Public Security on August 19, 1955. 1/
The provisions of these regulations most directly relevant to bicycle transportation
appear in Article 47, which reads:
Article 47.  Bicycle riders shall observe the following
rules:
(1)  A bicycle rider shall not take both his
hands off the handbars.
(2)  He shall not carry an extra person on his
bicycle, or ride along with one hand on
the shoulder of the rider of another bicycle,
or allow the other rider to do the
same to him.
(3)  He shall not hold on to another moving
vehicle.
(4)  He shall not ride of the sidewalk
(5)  He shall not race with other riders
or compete in stunt-riding.
Article 48 requires pedicab traffic to observe items (1), (3), (4), and (5)
of Article 47.
Other provisions of these regulations more generally relevant to
bicycle traffic are as follows:

1/ The source of these regulations quoted herein is the English translation
appearing in U.S. Consulate General, Survey of the China Mainland Press,
No. 1121, Sept 1, 1955, p. 16-23.PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The most recent traffic regulations of the People's Republic of
China available to us at this time are the Urban Districts Traffic Regulations,
promulgated by the Minister of Public Security on August 19, 1955. 1/
The provisions of these regulations most directly relevant to bicycle transportation
appear in Article 47, which reads:
Article 47.  Bicycle riders shall observe the following
rules:
(1)  A bicycle rider shall not take both his
hands off the handbars.
(2)  He shall not carry an extra person on his
bicycle, or ride along with one hand on
the shoulder of the rider of another bicycle,
or allow the other rider to do the
same to him.
(3)  He shall not hold on to another moving
vehicle.
(4)  He shall not ride of the sidewalk
(5)  He shall not race with other riders
or compete in stunt-riding.
Article 48 requires pedicab traffic to observe items (1), (3), (4), and (5)
of Article 47.
Other provisions of these regulations more generally relevant to
bicycle traffic are as follows:

1/ The source of these regulations quoted herein is the English translation
appearing in U.S. Consulate General, Survey of the China Mainland Press,
No. 1121, Sept 1, 1955, p. 16-23.PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The most recent traffic regulations of the People's Republic of
China available to us at this time are the Urban Districts Traffic Regulations,
promulgated by the Minister of Public Security on August 19, 1955. 1/
The provisions of these regulations most directly relevant to bicycle transportation
appear in Article 47, which reads:
Article 47.  Bicycle riders shall observe the following
rules:
(1)  A bicycle rider shall not take both his
hands off the handbars.
(2)  He shall not carry an extra person on his
bicycle, or ride along with one hand on
the shoulder of the rider of another bicycle,
or allow the other rider to do the
same to him.
(3)  He shall not hold on to another moving
vehicle.
(4)  He shall not ride of the sidewalk
(5)  He shall not race with other riders
or compete in stunt-riding.
Article 48 requires pedicab traffic to observe items (1), (3), (4), and (5)
of Article 47.
Other provisions of these regulations more generally relevant to
bicycle traffic are as follows:

1/ The source of these regulations quoted herein is the English translation
appearing in U.S. Consulate General, Survey of the China Mainland Press,
No. 1121, Sept 1, 1955, p. 16-23.PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The most recent traffic regulations of the People's Republic of
China available to us at this time are the Urban Districts Traffic Regulations,
promulgated by the Minister of Public Security on August 19, 1955. 1/
The provisions of these regulations most directly relevant to bicycle transportation
appear in Article 47, which reads:
Article 47.  Bicycle riders shall observe the following
rules:
(1)  A bicycle rider shall not take both his
hands off the handbars.
(2)  He shall not carry an extra person on his
bicycle, or ride along with one hand on
the shoulder of the rider of another bicycle,
or allow the other rider to do the
same to him.
(3)  He shall not hold on to another moving
vehicle.
(4)  He shall not ride of the sidewalk
(5)  He shall not race with other riders
or compete in stunt-riding.
Article 48 requires pedicab traffic to observe items (1), (3), (4), and (5)
of Article 47.
Other provisions of these regulations more generally relevant to
bicycle traffic are as follows:

1/ The source of these regulations quoted herein is the English translation
appearing in U.S. Consulate General, Survey of the China Mainland Press,
No. 1121, Sept 1, 1955, p. 16-23.PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The most recent traffic regulations of the People's Republic of
China available to us at this time are the Urban Districts Traffic Regulations,
promulgated by the Minister of Public Security on August 19, 1955. 1/
The provisions of these regulations most directly relevant to bicycle transportation
appear in Article 47, which reads:
Article 47.  Bicycle riders shall observe the following
rules:
(1)  A bicycle rider shall not take both his
hands off the handbars.
(2)  He shall not carry an extra person on his
bicycle, or ride along with one hand on
the shoulder of the rider of another bicycle,
or allow the other rider to do the
same to him.
(3)  He shall not hold on to another moving
vehicle.
(4)  He shall not ride of the sidewalk
(5)  He shall not race with other riders
or compete in stunt-riding.
Article 48 requires pedicab traffic to observe items (1), (3), (4), and (5)
of Article 47.
Other provisions of these regulations more generally relevant to
bicycle traffic are as follows:

1/ The source of these regulations quoted herein is the English translation
appearing in U.S. Consulate General, Survey of the China Mainland Press,
No. 1121, Sept 1, 1955, p. 16-23.PRC - 2

Article 2. All the members of Government organs, military
units, public bodies, public enterprises and schools; drivers
of vehicles; and citizens and visitors in the urban
areas shall conform with these Regulations and follow the
directions of the people's traffic policemen.

Article 4. When in any situation for which there is no
provision in these Regulations, vehicular and pedestrian
traffic shall be conducted in a way as is in keeping with the principles of safety.

Article 9. When the green light is on, all vehicular and 
animal traffic shall be allowed to proceed.

Article 10. When the red light is on:
(1) All vehicular and animal traffic shall 
stop.

(2) It may proceed to turn right if it does
not interfere with the traffic released
by the green light in other directions.

(3) At a T shape junction, the traffic in the
lane close to the top side of the T (where
there is no right turning) shall be allowed
to proceed straight ahead if it does not
interfere with the traffic released by
the green light in the other direction.

Article 11. When the amber light is on, all vehicular and
animal traffic shall stop, except those vehicles or animals
which have proceeded beyond the stop line.

Article 14. All vehicles are subject to inspection by the
vehicle inspection authorities and the owners shall apply
for license plates and fix same at the prescribed places
on the vehicles....transfer, alteration and mutilation of
the license are not permitted.

Article 15. All automobiles, bicycles, pedicabs and animal-
drawn, man-hauled carts and wheelbarrows, all other vehicles
shall be equipped with sound warning devices in good and effective
order. Fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering
emergency trucks and ambulances shall be fixed with
special warning devices.PRC - 2

Article 2. All the members of Government organs, military
units, public bodies, public enterprises and schools; drivers
of vehicles; and citizens and visitors in the urban
areas shall conform with these Regulations and follow the
directions of the people's traffic policemen.

Article 4. When in any situation for which there is no
provision in these Regulations, vehicular and pedestrian
traffic shall be conducted in a way as is in keeping with the principles of safety.

Article 9. When the green light is on, all vehicular and 
animal traffic shall be allowed to proceed.

Article 10. When the red light is on:
(1) All vehicular and animal traffic shall 
stop.

(2) It may proceed to turn right if it does
not interfere with the traffic released
by the green light in other directions.

(3) At a T shape junction, the traffic in the
lane close to the top side of the T (where
there is no right turning) shall be allowed
to proceed straight ahead if it does not
interfere with the traffic released by
the green light in the other direction.

Article 11. When the amber light is on, all vehicular and
animal traffic shall stop, except those vehicles or animals
which have proceeded beyond the stop line.

Article 14. All vehicles are subject to inspection by the
vehicle inspection authorities and the owners shall apply
for license plates and fix same at the prescribed places
on the vehicles....transfer, alteration and mutilation of
the license are not permitted.

Article 15. All automobiles, bicycles, pedicabs and animal-
drawn, man-hauled carts and wheelbarrows, all other vehicles
shall be equipped with sound warning devices in good and effective
order. Fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering
emergency trucks and ambulances shall be fixed with
special warning devices.PRC - 2

Article 2. All the members of Government organs, military
units, public bodies, public enterprises and schools; drivers
of vehicles; and citizens and visitors in the urban
areas shall conform with these Regulations and follow the
directions of the people's traffic policemen.

Article 4. When in any situation for which there is no
provision in these Regulations, vehicular and pedestrian
traffic shall be conducted in a way as is in keeping with the principles of safety.

Article 9. When the green light is on, all vehicular and 
animal traffic shall be allowed to proceed.

Article 10. When the red light is on:
(1) All vehicular and animal traffic shall 
stop.

(2) It may proceed to turn right if it does
not interfere with the traffic released
by the green light in other directions.

(3) At a T shape junction, the traffic in the
lane close to the top side of the T (where
there is no right turning) shall be allowed
to proceed straight ahead if it does not
interfere with the traffic released by
the green light in the other direction.

Article 11. When the amber light is on, all vehicular and
animal traffic shall stop, except those vehicles or animals
which have proceeded beyond the stop line.

Article 14. All vehicles are subject to inspection by the
vehicle inspection authorities and the owners shall apply
for license plates and fix same at the prescribed places
on the vehicles....transfer, alteration and mutilation of
the license are not permitted.

Article 15. All automobiles, bicycles, pedicabs and animal-
drawn, man-hauled carts and wheelbarrows, all other vehicles
shall be equipped with sound warning devices in good and effective
order. Fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering
emergency trucks and ambulances shall be fixed with
special warning devices.PRC - 2

Article 2. All the members of Government organs, military
units, public bodies, public enterprises and schools; drivers
of vehicles; and citizens and visitors in the urban
areas shall conform with these Regulations and follow the
directions of the people's traffic policemen.

Article 4. When in any situation for which there is no
provision in these Regulations, vehicular and pedestrian
traffic shall be conducted in a way as is in keeping with the principles of safety.

Article 9. When the green light is on, all vehicular and 
animal traffic shall be allowed to proceed.

Article 10. When the red light is on:
(1) All vehicular and animal traffic shall 
stop.

(2) It may proceed to turn right if it does
not interfere with the traffic released
by the green light in other directions.

(3) At a T shape junction, the traffic in the
lane close to the top side of the T (where
there is no right turning) shall be allowed
to proceed straight ahead if it does not
interfere with the traffic released by
the green light in the other direction.

Article 11. When the amber light is on, all vehicular and
animal traffic shall stop, except those vehicles or animals
which have proceeded beyond the stop line.

Article 14. All vehicles are subject to inspection by the
vehicle inspection authorities and the owners shall apply
for license plates and fix same at the prescribed places
on the vehicles....transfer, alteration and mutilation of
the license are not permitted.

Article 15. All automobiles, bicycles, pedicabs and animal-
drawn, man-hauled carts and wheelbarrows, all other vehicles
shall be equipped with sound warning devices in good and effective
order. Fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering
emergency trucks and ambulances shall be fixed with
special warning devices.PRC - 2

Article 2. All the members of Government organs, military
units, public bodies, public enterprises and schools; drivers
of vehicles; and citizens and visitors in the urban
areas shall conform with these Regulations and follow the
directions of the people's traffic policemen.

Article 4. When in any situation for which there is no
provision in these Regulations, vehicular and pedestrian
traffic shall be conducted in a way as is in keeping with the principles of safety.

Article 9. When the green light is on, all vehicular and 
animal traffic shall be allowed to proceed.

Article 10. When the red light is on:
(1) All vehicular and animal traffic shall 
stop.

(2) It may proceed to turn right if it does
not interfere with the traffic released
by the green light in other directions.

(3) At a T shape junction, the traffic in the
lane close to the top side of the T (where
there is no right turning) shall be allowed
to proceed straight ahead if it does not
interfere with the traffic released by
the green light in the other direction.

Article 11. When the amber light is on, all vehicular and
animal traffic shall stop, except those vehicles or animals
which have proceeded beyond the stop line.

Article 14. All vehicles are subject to inspection by the
vehicle inspection authorities and the owners shall apply
for license plates and fix same at the prescribed places
on the vehicles....transfer, alteration and mutilation of
the license are not permitted.

Article 15. All automobiles, bicycles, pedicabs and animal-
drawn, man-hauled carts and wheelbarrows, all other vehicles
shall be equipped with sound warning devices in good and effective
order. Fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering
emergency trucks and ambulances shall be fixed with
special warning devices.PRC - 3

Article 17.  Traffic Lanes: When there are three traffic
lanes in each direction, the lane near the center of the
road is for the traffic of high-speed automobiles, the
middle lane for that of coaches and trucks, and the outside
lane for that of all non-automotive vehicles.  When
there are two lanes in each direction, the inside late
is for the traffic of automotive vehicles and the outside
lane for that of non-automotive vehicles.  When there is
no indication of different traffic lanes, all automotive
vehicles shall keep to the center of the road while all
non-automotive vehicles shall keep to the side of the
road.

Article 18.  Automobiles, bicycles, pedicabs and animal-drawn
vehicles shall have head-lights on when moving at
night...

Article 19.  All other types of vehicles shall give way
to fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering emergency
trucks and ambulances.

Article 20.  At a traffic junction, when traffic from all
directions approaches at the same time, the following orders
of precedence shall be observed:
(1) Automotive vehicles shall proceed before
non-automotive vehicles.
(2) Railed vehicles shall proceed before non-railed
vehicles.
(3) When vehicles of the same type meet at a 
junction, those going straight ahead shall
proceed before those turning in direction;
those on the main road shall proceed before
those on the secondary road; when the crossing
roads are of the same kind, the vehicle
on whose right there is no approaching traffic
shall proceed first.

Article 21.  On a road of one way single line traffic, no
vehicle is permitted to proceed abreast with another vehicle.
Fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering emergency
trucks and ambulances on duty are excepted.

Article 25.  Vehicles shall be parked in an orderly manner
in the parking areas.  Temporary stopping is allowed on the
right side of the road.  When traffic is heavy vehicles shall
leave as soon as possible after a temporary stop.PRC - 3

Article 17.  Traffic Lanes: When there are three traffic
lanes in each direction, the lane near the center of the
road is for the traffic of high-speed automobiles, the
middle lane for that of coaches and trucks, and the outside
lane for that of all non-automotive vehicles.  When
there are two lanes in each direction, the inside late
is for the traffic of automotive vehicles and the outside
lane for that of non-automotive vehicles.  When there is
no indication of different traffic lanes, all automotive
vehicles shall keep to the center of the road while all
non-automotive vehicles shall keep to the side of the
road.

Article 18.  Automobiles, bicycles, pedicabs and animal-drawn
vehicles shall have head-lights on when moving at
night...

Article 19.  All other types of vehicles shall give way
to fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering emergency
trucks and ambulances.

Article 20.  At a traffic junction, when traffic from all
directions approaches at the same time, the following orders
of precedence shall be observed:
(1) Automotive vehicles shall proceed before
non-automotive vehicles.
(2) Railed vehicles shall proceed before non-railed
vehicles.
(3) When vehicles of the same type meet at a 
junction, those going straight ahead shall
proceed before those turning in direction;
those on the main road shall proceed before
those on the secondary road; when the crossing
roads are of the same kind, the vehicle
on whose right there is no approaching traffic
shall proceed first.

Article 21.  On a road of one way single line traffic, no
vehicle is permitted to proceed abreast with another vehicle.
Fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering emergency
trucks and ambulances on duty are excepted.

Article 25.  Vehicles shall be parked in an orderly manner
in the parking areas.  Temporary stopping is allowed on the
right side of the road.  When traffic is heavy vehicles shall
leave as soon as possible after a temporary stop.PRC - 3

Article 17.  Traffic Lanes: When there are three traffic
lanes in each direction, the lane near the center of the
road is for the traffic of high-speed automobiles, the
middle lane for that of coaches and trucks, and the outside
lane for that of all non-automotive vehicles.  When
there are two lanes in each direction, the inside late
is for the traffic of automotive vehicles and the outside
lane for that of non-automotive vehicles.  When there is
no indication of different traffic lanes, all automotive
vehicles shall keep to the center of the road while all
non-automotive vehicles shall keep to the side of the
road.

Article 18.  Automobiles, bicycles, pedicabs and animal-drawn
vehicles shall have head-lights on when moving at
night...

Article 19.  All other types of vehicles shall give way
to fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering emergency
trucks and ambulances.

Article 20.  At a traffic junction, when traffic from all
directions approaches at the same time, the following orders
of precedence shall be observed:
(1) Automotive vehicles shall proceed before
non-automotive vehicles.
(2) Railed vehicles shall proceed before non-railed
vehicles.
(3) When vehicles of the same type meet at a 
junction, those going straight ahead shall
proceed before those turning in direction;
those on the main road shall proceed before
those on the secondary road; when the crossing
roads are of the same kind, the vehicle
on whose right there is no approaching traffic
shall proceed first.

Article 21.  On a road of one way single line traffic, no
vehicle is permitted to proceed abreast with another vehicle.
Fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering emergency
trucks and ambulances on duty are excepted.

Article 25.  Vehicles shall be parked in an orderly manner
in the parking areas.  Temporary stopping is allowed on the
right side of the road.  When traffic is heavy vehicles shall
leave as soon as possible after a temporary stop.PRC - 3

Article 17.  Traffic Lanes: When there are three traffic
lanes in each direction, the lane near the center of the
road is for the traffic of high-speed automobiles, the
middle lane for that of coaches and trucks, and the outside
lane for that of all non-automotive vehicles.  When
there are two lanes in each direction, the inside late
is for the traffic of automotive vehicles and the outside
lane for that of non-automotive vehicles.  When there is
no indication of different traffic lanes, all automotive
vehicles shall keep to the center of the road while all
non-automotive vehicles shall keep to the side of the
road.

Article 18.  Automobiles, bicycles, pedicabs and animal-drawn
vehicles shall have head-lights on when moving at
night...

Article 19.  All other types of vehicles shall give way
to fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering emergency
trucks and ambulances.

Article 20.  At a traffic junction, when traffic from all
directions approaches at the same time, the following orders
of precedence shall be observed:
(1) Automotive vehicles shall proceed before
non-automotive vehicles.
(2) Railed vehicles shall proceed before non-railed
vehicles.
(3) When vehicles of the same type meet at a 
junction, those going straight ahead shall
proceed before those turning in direction;
those on the main road shall proceed before
those on the secondary road; when the crossing
roads are of the same kind, the vehicle
on whose right there is no approaching traffic
shall proceed first.

Article 21.  On a road of one way single line traffic, no
vehicle is permitted to proceed abreast with another vehicle.
Fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering emergency
trucks and ambulances on duty are excepted.

Article 25.  Vehicles shall be parked in an orderly manner
in the parking areas.  Temporary stopping is allowed on the
right side of the road.  When traffic is heavy vehicles shall
leave as soon as possible after a temporary stop.PRC - 3

Article 17.  Traffic Lanes: When there are three traffic
lanes in each direction, the lane near the center of the
road is for the traffic of high-speed automobiles, the
middle lane for that of coaches and trucks, and the outside
lane for that of all non-automotive vehicles.  When
there are two lanes in each direction, the inside late
is for the traffic of automotive vehicles and the outside
lane for that of non-automotive vehicles.  When there is
no indication of different traffic lanes, all automotive
vehicles shall keep to the center of the road while all
non-automotive vehicles shall keep to the side of the
road.

Article 18.  Automobiles, bicycles, pedicabs and animal-drawn
vehicles shall have head-lights on when moving at
night...

Article 19.  All other types of vehicles shall give way
to fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering emergency
trucks and ambulances.

Article 20.  At a traffic junction, when traffic from all
directions approaches at the same time, the following orders
of precedence shall be observed:
(1) Automotive vehicles shall proceed before
non-automotive vehicles.
(2) Railed vehicles shall proceed before non-railed
vehicles.
(3) When vehicles of the same type meet at a 
junction, those going straight ahead shall
proceed before those turning in direction;
those on the main road shall proceed before
those on the secondary road; when the crossing
roads are of the same kind, the vehicle
on whose right there is no approaching traffic
shall proceed first.

Article 21.  On a road of one way single line traffic, no
vehicle is permitted to proceed abreast with another vehicle.
Fire engines, public emergency vans, engineering emergency
trucks and ambulances on duty are excepted.

Article 25.  Vehicles shall be parked in an orderly manner
in the parking areas.  Temporary stopping is allowed on the
right side of the road.  When traffic is heavy vehicles shall
leave as soon as possible after a temporary stop.PRC - 4

Article 26. Vehicles are not permitted to stop or be parked
within ten meters of cross roads, turnings, bridges, city
wall gates, pailou, fire hydrants or railway crossings.

Article 28. Load on any vehicle shall not exceed the loading
capacity registered with the vehicle inspection authorities.

Article 46. Persons in an intoxicated condition are not
allowed to drive any vehicle.

Article 55. The Public Security authorities are empowered
to deal with those persons who have violated these Regulations
in the following ways:

(1) When a person who has violated one of
these Regulations but the offense is not
serious and no accident has resulted, he
shall be generally given criticism and
education.

(2) When a person has violated one of these
Regulations and the offense is serious
or an accident has resulted, he shall be
either given warning or fined, or his
driving license shall be suspended, or
he shall be detained and given appropriate
punishment.

(3) In case a serious offense and a serious
accident has resulted, the offender shall
be detained and handed over to a people's 
court or the people's procurator's office
for criminal proceedings.

Article 56. When the offender is honestly ignorant of the
Traffic Regulations, or the offense is purely accidental and
the offender confesses his mistakes and guarantees there will
be no repetition, his offense may be mitigated or his case may
be dismissed.

Article 58. Whenever an accident occurs, the driver of the
vehicle involved shall immediately stop his vehicle, alight
and help any person injured, report to the people's traffic
policeman on duty or to the nearest Public Security authorities,
and wait for the case to be dealt with. When an offender
escapes and evades his responsibility after committing a
traffic offense or after the occurrence of an accident in
which he is involved, his punishment shall be increased.PRC - 4

Article 26. Vehicles are not permitted to stop or be parked
within ten meters of cross roads, turnings, bridges, city
wall gates, pailou, fire hydrants or railway crossings.

Article 28. Load on any vehicle shall not exceed the loading
capacity registered with the vehicle inspection authorities.

Article 46. Persons in an intoxicated condition are not
allowed to drive any vehicle.

Article 55. The Public Security authorities are empowered
to deal with those persons who have violated these Regulations
in the following ways:

(1) When a person who has violated one of
these Regulations but the offense is not
serious and no accident has resulted, he
shall be generally given criticism and
education.

(2) When a person has violated one of these
Regulations and the offense is serious
or an accident has resulted, he shall be
either given warning or fined, or his
driving license shall be suspended, or
he shall be detained and given appropriate
punishment.

(3) In case a serious offense and a serious
accident has resulted, the offender shall
be detained and handed over to a people's 
court or the people's procurator's office
for criminal proceedings.

Article 56. When the offender is honestly ignorant of the
Traffic Regulations, or the offense is purely accidental and
the offender confesses his mistakes and guarantees there will
be no repetition, his offense may be mitigated or his case may
be dismissed.

Article 58. Whenever an accident occurs, the driver of the
vehicle involved shall immediately stop his vehicle, alight
and help any person injured, report to the people's traffic
policeman on duty or to the nearest Public Security authorities,
and wait for the case to be dealt with. When an offender
escapes and evades his responsibility after committing a
traffic offense or after the occurrence of an accident in
which he is involved, his punishment shall be increased.PRC - 4

Article 26. Vehicles are not permitted to stop or be parked
within ten meters of cross roads, turnings, bridges, city
wall gates, pailou, fire hydrants or railway crossings.

Article 28. Load on any vehicle shall not exceed the loading
capacity registered with the vehicle inspection authorities.

Article 46. Persons in an intoxicated condition are not
allowed to drive any vehicle.

Article 55. The Public Security authorities are empowered
to deal with those persons who have violated these Regulations
in the following ways:

(1) When a person who has violated one of
these Regulations but the offense is not
serious and no accident has resulted, he
shall be generally given criticism and
education.

(2) When a person has violated one of these
Regulations and the offense is serious
or an accident has resulted, he shall be
either given warning or fined, or his
driving license shall be suspended, or
he shall be detained and given appropriate
punishment.

(3) In case a serious offense and a serious
accident has resulted, the offender shall
be detained and handed over to a people's 
court or the people's procurator's office
for criminal proceedings.

Article 56. When the offender is honestly ignorant of the
Traffic Regulations, or the offense is purely accidental and
the offender confesses his mistakes and guarantees there will
be no repetition, his offense may be mitigated or his case may
be dismissed.

Article 58. Whenever an accident occurs, the driver of the
vehicle involved shall immediately stop his vehicle, alight
and help any person injured, report to the people's traffic
policeman on duty or to the nearest Public Security authorities,
and wait for the case to be dealt with. When an offender
escapes and evades his responsibility after committing a
traffic offense or after the occurrence of an accident in
which he is involved, his punishment shall be increased.PRC - 4

Article 26. Vehicles are not permitted to stop or be parked
within ten meters of cross roads, turnings, bridges, city
wall gates, pailou, fire hydrants or railway crossings.

Article 28. Load on any vehicle shall not exceed the loading
capacity registered with the vehicle inspection authorities.

Article 46. Persons in an intoxicated condition are not
allowed to drive any vehicle.

Article 55. The Public Security authorities are empowered
to deal with those persons who have violated these Regulations
in the following ways:

(1) When a person who has violated one of
these Regulations but the offense is not
serious and no accident has resulted, he
shall be generally given criticism and
education.

(2) When a person has violated one of these
Regulations and the offense is serious
or an accident has resulted, he shall be
either given warning or fined, or his
driving license shall be suspended, or
he shall be detained and given appropriate
punishment.

(3) In case a serious offense and a serious
accident has resulted, the offender shall
be detained and handed over to a people's 
court or the people's procurator's office
for criminal proceedings.

Article 56. When the offender is honestly ignorant of the
Traffic Regulations, or the offense is purely accidental and
the offender confesses his mistakes and guarantees there will
be no repetition, his offense may be mitigated or his case may
be dismissed.

Article 58. Whenever an accident occurs, the driver of the
vehicle involved shall immediately stop his vehicle, alight
and help any person injured, report to the people's traffic
policeman on duty or to the nearest Public Security authorities,
and wait for the case to be dealt with. When an offender
escapes and evades his responsibility after committing a
traffic offense or after the occurrence of an accident in
which he is involved, his punishment shall be increased.PRC - 4

Article 26. Vehicles are not permitted to stop or be parked
within ten meters of cross roads, turnings, bridges, city
wall gates, pailou, fire hydrants or railway crossings.

Article 28. Load on any vehicle shall not exceed the loading
capacity registered with the vehicle inspection authorities.

Article 46. Persons in an intoxicated condition are not
allowed to drive any vehicle.

Article 55. The Public Security authorities are empowered
to deal with those persons who have violated these Regulations
in the following ways:

(1) When a person who has violated one of
these Regulations but the offense is not
serious and no accident has resulted, he
shall be generally given criticism and
education.

(2) When a person has violated one of these
Regulations and the offense is serious
or an accident has resulted, he shall be
either given warning or fined, or his
driving license shall be suspended, or
he shall be detained and given appropriate
punishment.

(3) In case a serious offense and a serious
accident has resulted, the offender shall
be detained and handed over to a people's 
court or the people's procurator's office
for criminal proceedings.

Article 56. When the offender is honestly ignorant of the
Traffic Regulations, or the offense is purely accidental and
the offender confesses his mistakes and guarantees there will
be no repetition, his offense may be mitigated or his case may
be dismissed.

Article 58. Whenever an accident occurs, the driver of the
vehicle involved shall immediately stop his vehicle, alight
and help any person injured, report to the people's traffic
policeman on duty or to the nearest Public Security authorities,
and wait for the case to be dealt with. When an offender
escapes and evades his responsibility after committing a
traffic offense or after the occurrence of an accident in
which he is involved, his punishment shall be increased.This report was prepared by
Tao-tai Hsia, Chief, and 
Kathryn A. Haun, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.    20540
March 1975This report was prepared by
Tao-tai Hsia, Chief, and 
Kathryn A. Haun, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.    20540
March 1975This report was prepared by
Tao-tai Hsia, Chief, and 
Kathryn A. Haun, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.    20540
March 1975This report was prepared by
Tao-tai Hsia, Chief, and 
Kathryn A. Haun, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.    20540
March 1975This report was prepared by
Tao-tai Hsia, Chief, and 
Kathryn A. Haun, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.    20540
March 1975THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The Republic of China has no traffic or safety legislation specifically
dealing with bicycles. Chapter II, entitled Police Offenses of Interference
With Communications, which is in Part Two of the Law for the Punishment
of Police Offenses, 1/ contains four articles which deal with vehicles
in general, the pertinent parts of which are cited below:

Article 60. A person who commits one of the following
acts shall be punished with detention of not more than
seven days or a fine of not more than 50 yuan:

1. Interferes with rail, air, or other communications
on land or in the water but
does not commit a criminal offense.

Article 61. A person who commits one of the following
acts shall be punished with detention for not more than
five days or a fine of not more than 30 yuan:

1. Contrary to a prohibition drives a
horse or vehicle furiously or crowds
forward in a congested area or on a
winding small road;

1/ Promulgated by the National Government on September 3, 1943, and
effective from October 1, 1943. The latest amendment was made on October 23, 
1954, and promulgated by order of the President on the same date. This Law
contains two parts: Part One carries the heading "General Provisions" and
consists of five chapters; Part Two is entitled "Special Provisions" and consists
of seven chapters, including those pertaining to offenses interfering
with peace and order, offenses against morals, and offenses against the person
or property of another. A Compilation of the Laws of the Republic of China,
II, Taipei, 1967, pp. 287-315.

2/ Since this Law does not define the word "vehicles," it is presumed that bicycles are included.THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The Republic of China has no traffic or safety legislation specifically
dealing with bicycles. Chapter II, entitled Police Offenses of Interference
With Communications, which is in Part Two of the Law for the Punishment
of Police Offenses, 1/ contains four articles which deal with vehicles
in general, the pertinent parts of which are cited below:

Article 60. A person who commits one of the following
acts shall be punished with detention of not more than
seven days or a fine of not more than 50 yuan:

1. Interferes with rail, air, or other communications
on land or in the water but
does not commit a criminal offense.

Article 61. A person who commits one of the following
acts shall be punished with detention for not more than
five days or a fine of not more than 30 yuan:

1. Contrary to a prohibition drives a
horse or vehicle furiously or crowds
forward in a congested area or on a
winding small road;

1/ Promulgated by the National Government on September 3, 1943, and
effective from October 1, 1943. The latest amendment was made on October 23, 
1954, and promulgated by order of the President on the same date. This Law
contains two parts: Part One carries the heading "General Provisions" and
consists of five chapters; Part Two is entitled "Special Provisions" and consists
of seven chapters, including those pertaining to offenses interfering
with peace and order, offenses against morals, and offenses against the person
or property of another. A Compilation of the Laws of the Republic of China,
II, Taipei, 1967, pp. 287-315.

2/ Since this Law does not define the word "vehicles," it is presumed that bicycles are included.THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The Republic of China has no traffic or safety legislation specifically
dealing with bicycles. Chapter II, entitled Police Offenses of Interference
With Communications, which is in Part Two of the Law for the Punishment
of Police Offenses, 1/ contains four articles which deal with vehicles
in general, the pertinent parts of which are cited below:

Article 60. A person who commits one of the following
acts shall be punished with detention of not more than
seven days or a fine of not more than 50 yuan:

1. Interferes with rail, air, or other communications
on land or in the water but
does not commit a criminal offense.

Article 61. A person who commits one of the following
acts shall be punished with detention for not more than
five days or a fine of not more than 30 yuan:

1. Contrary to a prohibition drives a
horse or vehicle furiously or crowds
forward in a congested area or on a
winding small road;

1/ Promulgated by the National Government on September 3, 1943, and
effective from October 1, 1943. The latest amendment was made on October 23, 
1954, and promulgated by order of the President on the same date. This Law
contains two parts: Part One carries the heading "General Provisions" and
consists of five chapters; Part Two is entitled "Special Provisions" and consists
of seven chapters, including those pertaining to offenses interfering
with peace and order, offenses against morals, and offenses against the person
or property of another. A Compilation of the Laws of the Republic of China,
II, Taipei, 1967, pp. 287-315.

2/ Since this Law does not define the word "vehicles," it is presumed that bicycles are included.THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The Republic of China has no traffic or safety legislation specifically
dealing with bicycles. Chapter II, entitled Police Offenses of Interference
With Communications, which is in Part Two of the Law for the Punishment
of Police Offenses, 1/ contains four articles which deal with vehicles
in general, the pertinent parts of which are cited below:

Article 60. A person who commits one of the following
acts shall be punished with detention of not more than
seven days or a fine of not more than 50 yuan:

1. Interferes with rail, air, or other communications
on land or in the water but
does not commit a criminal offense.

Article 61. A person who commits one of the following
acts shall be punished with detention for not more than
five days or a fine of not more than 30 yuan:

1. Contrary to a prohibition drives a
horse or vehicle furiously or crowds
forward in a congested area or on a
winding small road;

1/ Promulgated by the National Government on September 3, 1943, and
effective from October 1, 1943. The latest amendment was made on October 23, 
1954, and promulgated by order of the President on the same date. This Law
contains two parts: Part One carries the heading "General Provisions" and
consists of five chapters; Part Two is entitled "Special Provisions" and consists
of seven chapters, including those pertaining to offenses interfering
with peace and order, offenses against morals, and offenses against the person
or property of another. A Compilation of the Laws of the Republic of China,
II, Taipei, 1967, pp. 287-315.

2/ Since this Law does not define the word "vehicles," it is presumed that bicycles are included.THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The Republic of China has no traffic or safety legislation specifically
dealing with bicycles. Chapter II, entitled Police Offenses of Interference
With Communications, which is in Part Two of the Law for the Punishment
of Police Offenses, 1/ contains four articles which deal with vehicles
in general, the pertinent parts of which are cited below:

Article 60. A person who commits one of the following
acts shall be punished with detention of not more than
seven days or a fine of not more than 50 yuan:

1. Interferes with rail, air, or other communications
on land or in the water but
does not commit a criminal offense.

Article 61. A person who commits one of the following
acts shall be punished with detention for not more than
five days or a fine of not more than 30 yuan:

1. Contrary to a prohibition drives a
horse or vehicle furiously or crowds
forward in a congested area or on a
winding small road;

1/ Promulgated by the National Government on September 3, 1943, and
effective from October 1, 1943. The latest amendment was made on October 23, 
1954, and promulgated by order of the President on the same date. This Law
contains two parts: Part One carries the heading "General Provisions" and
consists of five chapters; Part Two is entitled "Special Provisions" and consists
of seven chapters, including those pertaining to offenses interfering
with peace and order, offenses against morals, and offenses against the person
or property of another. A Compilation of the Laws of the Republic of China,
II, Taipei, 1967, pp. 287-315.

2/ Since this Law does not define the word "vehicles," it is presumed that bicycles are included.Republic of China - 2

2. Does not comply with regulations concerning
the affixing of a sound-making device
or mark to a vehicle or boat or affixes such
device or mark contrary to regulations;

3. Drives a vehicle or boat in excess of the
speed limit;

4. Contrary to a prohibition overloads a vehicle
or boat or overloads it in such a manner
that the load extends beyond a fixed 
limit outside the body.

Article 62. A person who commits one of the following acts
shall be punished with detention of not more than three days,
a fine of not more than 20 yuan, or compulsory labor;

3. Drives a vehicle or horse at night without 
a light;

5. Contrary to a prohibition persists in
passing through an area closed to traffic.

Article 63. A person who commits one of the following acts
shall be punished with a fine or note more than 20 yuan, compulsory
labor, or a verbal admonition:

3. Obstructs traffic by placing a vehicle or
horse across a road or setting wood, stones,
firewood, charcoal, or other things thereon, 
or by abandoning a wreck in a river;

5. Obstructs traffic by moving vehicles, horses,
boats, or rafts abreast or by arbitrarily
stopping.

Prepared by Tao-tai Hsia, Chief, and
Paul Ho, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. 20540
March 1975

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3/25/75Republic of China - 2

2. Does not comply with regulations concerning
the affixing of a sound-making device
or mark to a vehicle or boat or affixes such
device or mark contrary to regulations;

3. Drives a vehicle or boat in excess of the
speed limit;

4. Contrary to a prohibition overloads a vehicle
or boat or overloads it in such a manner
that the load extends beyond a fixed 
limit outside the body.

Article 62. A person who commits one of the following acts
shall be punished with detention of not more than three days,
a fine of not more than 20 yuan, or compulsory labor;

3. Drives a vehicle or horse at night without 
a light;

5. Contrary to a prohibition persists in
passing through an area closed to traffic.

Article 63. A person who commits one of the following acts
shall be punished with a fine or note more than 20 yuan, compulsory
labor, or a verbal admonition:

3. Obstructs traffic by placing a vehicle or
horse across a road or setting wood, stones,
firewood, charcoal, or other things thereon, 
or by abandoning a wreck in a river;

5. Obstructs traffic by moving vehicles, horses,
boats, or rafts abreast or by arbitrarily
stopping.

Prepared by Tao-tai Hsia, Chief, and
Paul Ho, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. 20540
March 1975

PH/vmy
3/25/75Republic of China - 2

2. Does not comply with regulations concerning
the affixing of a sound-making device
or mark to a vehicle or boat or affixes such
device or mark contrary to regulations;

3. Drives a vehicle or boat in excess of the
speed limit;

4. Contrary to a prohibition overloads a vehicle
or boat or overloads it in such a manner
that the load extends beyond a fixed 
limit outside the body.

Article 62. A person who commits one of the following acts
shall be punished with detention of not more than three days,
a fine of not more than 20 yuan, or compulsory labor;

3. Drives a vehicle or horse at night without 
a light;

5. Contrary to a prohibition persists in
passing through an area closed to traffic.

Article 63. A person who commits one of the following acts
shall be punished with a fine or note more than 20 yuan, compulsory
labor, or a verbal admonition:

3. Obstructs traffic by placing a vehicle or
horse across a road or setting wood, stones,
firewood, charcoal, or other things thereon, 
or by abandoning a wreck in a river;

5. Obstructs traffic by moving vehicles, horses,
boats, or rafts abreast or by arbitrarily
stopping.

Prepared by Tao-tai Hsia, Chief, and
Paul Ho, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. 20540
March 1975

PH/vmy
3/25/75Republic of China - 2

2. Does not comply with regulations concerning
the affixing of a sound-making device
or mark to a vehicle or boat or affixes such
device or mark contrary to regulations;

3. Drives a vehicle or boat in excess of the
speed limit;

4. Contrary to a prohibition overloads a vehicle
or boat or overloads it in such a manner
that the load extends beyond a fixed 
limit outside the body.

Article 62. A person who commits one of the following acts
shall be punished with detention of not more than three days,
a fine of not more than 20 yuan, or compulsory labor;

3. Drives a vehicle or horse at night without 
a light;

5. Contrary to a prohibition persists in
passing through an area closed to traffic.

Article 63. A person who commits one of the following acts
shall be punished with a fine or note more than 20 yuan, compulsory
labor, or a verbal admonition:

3. Obstructs traffic by placing a vehicle or
horse across a road or setting wood, stones,
firewood, charcoal, or other things thereon, 
or by abandoning a wreck in a river;

5. Obstructs traffic by moving vehicles, horses,
boats, or rafts abreast or by arbitrarily
stopping.

Prepared by Tao-tai Hsia, Chief, and
Paul Ho, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. 20540
March 1975

PH/vmy
3/25/75Republic of China - 2

2. Does not comply with regulations concerning
the affixing of a sound-making device
or mark to a vehicle or boat or affixes such
device or mark contrary to regulations;

3. Drives a vehicle or boat in excess of the
speed limit;

4. Contrary to a prohibition overloads a vehicle
or boat or overloads it in such a manner
that the load extends beyond a fixed 
limit outside the body.

Article 62. A person who commits one of the following acts
shall be punished with detention of not more than three days,
a fine of not more than 20 yuan, or compulsory labor;

3. Drives a vehicle or horse at night without 
a light;

5. Contrary to a prohibition persists in
passing through an area closed to traffic.

Article 63. A person who commits one of the following acts
shall be punished with a fine or note more than 20 yuan, compulsory
labor, or a verbal admonition:

3. Obstructs traffic by placing a vehicle or
horse across a road or setting wood, stones,
firewood, charcoal, or other things thereon, 
or by abandoning a wreck in a river;

5. Obstructs traffic by moving vehicles, horses,
boats, or rafts abreast or by arbitrarily
stopping.

Prepared by Tao-tai Hsia, Chief, and
Paul Ho, Legal Research Assistant
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. 20540
March 1975

PH/vmy
3/25/75HONG KONG

The Road Traffic Ordinance of Hong Kong, originally No. 38 of 1957, 
as amended from time to time up to 1970, is the principal legislation regulating 
road traffic and the use of vehicles, the user of roads, and other 
related matters in the Colony. In addition, subsidiary legislation pertaining 
to bicycles and bicycle traffic is to be found in the Road Traffic 
(Construction and Use) Regulations of 1958, as amended up to 1969.

The Road Traffic Ordinance defines "vehicle" as meaning any 
vehicle whether mechanically propelled or otherwise intended or adopted for 
use on roads and includes a rickshaw and a chair but does not include a 
perambulator or any conveyance for use solely on railways or tramways," 1_/ 
thus including a bicycle within the scope of the definition. The Ordinance 
prohibits any person from using or causing or permitting to be used on any 
road any vehicle which does not comply in all respects with the provisions of 
any enactment relating to the construction or use of vehicles of the class 
or description to which such vehicle belongs. Anyone doing so is guilty 
of an offense and is liable on summary conviction in the case of a first 
conviction to a fine of HK $500 and imprisonment for three months, and in 
the case of a second or subsequent conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and 
imprisonment for six months, according to Section 8 of the Ordinance.
--------------------

1_/   11 Laws of Hong Kong ch. 220 (rev. ed. 1970), p.6.HONG KONG

The Road Traffic Ordinance of Hong Kong, originally No. 38 of 1957, 
as amended from time to time up to 1970, is the principal legislation regulating 
road traffic and the use of vehicles, the user of roads, and other 
related matters in the Colony. In addition, subsidiary legislation pertaining 
to bicycles and bicycle traffic is to be found in the Road Traffic 
(Construction and Use) Regulations of 1958, as amended up to 1969.

The Road Traffic Ordinance defines "vehicle" as meaning any 
vehicle whether mechanically propelled or otherwise intended or adopted for 
use on roads and includes a rickshaw and a chair but does not include a 
perambulator or any conveyance for use solely on railways or tramways," 1_/ 
thus including a bicycle within the scope of the definition. The Ordinance 
prohibits any person from using or causing or permitting to be used on any 
road any vehicle which does not comply in all respects with the provisions of 
any enactment relating to the construction or use of vehicles of the class 
or description to which such vehicle belongs. Anyone doing so is guilty 
of an offense and is liable on summary conviction in the case of a first 
conviction to a fine of HK $500 and imprisonment for three months, and in 
the case of a second or subsequent conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and 
imprisonment for six months, according to Section 8 of the Ordinance.
--------------------

1_/   11 Laws of Hong Kong ch. 220 (rev. ed. 1970), p.6.HONG KONG

The Road Traffic Ordinance of Hong Kong, originally No. 38 of 1957, 
as amended from time to time up to 1970, is the principal legislation regulating 
road traffic and the use of vehicles, the user of roads, and other 
related matters in the Colony. In addition, subsidiary legislation pertaining 
to bicycles and bicycle traffic is to be found in the Road Traffic 
(Construction and Use) Regulations of 1958, as amended up to 1969.

The Road Traffic Ordinance defines "vehicle" as meaning any 
vehicle whether mechanically propelled or otherwise intended or adopted for 
use on roads and includes a rickshaw and a chair but does not include a 
perambulator or any conveyance for use solely on railways or tramways," 1_/ 
thus including a bicycle within the scope of the definition. The Ordinance 
prohibits any person from using or causing or permitting to be used on any 
road any vehicle which does not comply in all respects with the provisions of 
any enactment relating to the construction or use of vehicles of the class 
or description to which such vehicle belongs. Anyone doing so is guilty 
of an offense and is liable on summary conviction in the case of a first 
conviction to a fine of HK $500 and imprisonment for three months, and in 
the case of a second or subsequent conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and 
imprisonment for six months, according to Section 8 of the Ordinance.
--------------------

1_/   11 Laws of Hong Kong ch. 220 (rev. ed. 1970), p.6.HONG KONG

The Road Traffic Ordinance of Hong Kong, originally No. 38 of 1957, 
as amended from time to time up to 1970, is the principal legislation regulating 
road traffic and the use of vehicles, the user of roads, and other 
related matters in the Colony. In addition, subsidiary legislation pertaining 
to bicycles and bicycle traffic is to be found in the Road Traffic 
(Construction and Use) Regulations of 1958, as amended up to 1969.

The Road Traffic Ordinance defines "vehicle" as meaning any 
vehicle whether mechanically propelled or otherwise intended or adopted for 
use on roads and includes a rickshaw and a chair but does not include a 
perambulator or any conveyance for use solely on railways or tramways," 1_/ 
thus including a bicycle within the scope of the definition. The Ordinance 
prohibits any person from using or causing or permitting to be used on any 
road any vehicle which does not comply in all respects with the provisions of 
any enactment relating to the construction or use of vehicles of the class 
or description to which such vehicle belongs. Anyone doing so is guilty 
of an offense and is liable on summary conviction in the case of a first 
conviction to a fine of HK $500 and imprisonment for three months, and in 
the case of a second or subsequent conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and 
imprisonment for six months, according to Section 8 of the Ordinance.
--------------------

1_/   11 Laws of Hong Kong ch. 220 (rev. ed. 1970), p.6.HONG KONG

The Road Traffic Ordinance of Hong Kong, originally No. 38 of 1957, 
as amended from time to time up to 1970, is the principal legislation regulating 
road traffic and the use of vehicles, the user of roads, and other 
related matters in the Colony. In addition, subsidiary legislation pertaining 
to bicycles and bicycle traffic is to be found in the Road Traffic 
(Construction and Use) Regulations of 1958, as amended up to 1969.

The Road Traffic Ordinance defines "vehicle" as meaning any 
vehicle whether mechanically propelled or otherwise intended or adopted for 
use on roads and includes a rickshaw and a chair but does not include a 
perambulator or any conveyance for use solely on railways or tramways," 1_/ 
thus including a bicycle within the scope of the definition. The Ordinance 
prohibits any person from using or causing or permitting to be used on any 
road any vehicle which does not comply in all respects with the provisions of 
any enactment relating to the construction or use of vehicles of the class 
or description to which such vehicle belongs. Anyone doing so is guilty 
of an offense and is liable on summary conviction in the case of a first 
conviction to a fine of HK $500 and imprisonment for three months, and in 
the case of a second or subsequent conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and 
imprisonment for six months, according to Section 8 of the Ordinance.
--------------------

1_/   11 Laws of Hong Kong ch. 220 (rev. ed. 1970), p.6.Hong Kong -  2
Section 13 of the Ordinance provides that any person who drives or attempts
to drive, or is in charge of a vehicle on a road, while under the influence
of drink or drugs to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control
of the vehicle, is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction
to a fine of HK $500 and to imprisonment for three months.
Section 14 covers careless driving,  and subsection (1) of this
section states that any person who drives carelessly shall be guilty of an
offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and in
the case of a first conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and in
the case of a first conviction to imprisonment for three months, and in the
case of a second or subsequent conviction or of a conviction subsequent to 
a conviction under Section 6 of the Vehicle and Road Traffic Ordinance of
1947, since repealed, to imprisonment for six months.
Subsection (2) of Section 14 states:
A person drives carelessly within the meaning of
this section if on a road he drives a vehicle without
due care and attention or without reasonable consideration
for other persons using the road. 2/
Section 20, subsection (1), states that any pedal-cyclist who
through his own negligence endangers his own safety or that of any other person
shall, without prejudice to any other provisions of this Ordinance or of
any other enactment relating to such persons, be guilty of an offense and
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK $500.
Section 21, subsection (1), prohibits any person from promoting or
taking part in a race or trial of speed between bicycles without the consent
in writing of the Commissioner of Police or, if such consent has been given,
2/
Ibid., p. 18.Hong Kong -  2
Section 13 of the Ordinance provides that any person who drives or attempts
to drive, or is in charge of a vehicle on a road, while under the influence
of drink or drugs to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control
of the vehicle, is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction
to a fine of HK $500 and to imprisonment for three months.
Section 14 covers careless driving,  and subsection (1) of this
section states that any person who drives carelessly shall be guilty of an
offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and in
the case of a first conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and in
the case of a first conviction to imprisonment for three months, and in the
case of a second or subsequent conviction or of a conviction subsequent to 
a conviction under Section 6 of the Vehicle and Road Traffic Ordinance of
1947, since repealed, to imprisonment for six months.
Subsection (2) of Section 14 states:
A person drives carelessly within the meaning of
this section if on a road he drives a vehicle without
due care and attention or without reasonable consideration
for other persons using the road. 2/
Section 20, subsection (1), states that any pedal-cyclist who
through his own negligence endangers his own safety or that of any other person
shall, without prejudice to any other provisions of this Ordinance or of
any other enactment relating to such persons, be guilty of an offense and
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK $500.
Section 21, subsection (1), prohibits any person from promoting or
taking part in a race or trial of speed between bicycles without the consent
in writing of the Commissioner of Police or, if such consent has been given,
2/
Ibid., p. 18.Hong Kong -  2
Section 13 of the Ordinance provides that any person who drives or attempts
to drive, or is in charge of a vehicle on a road, while under the influence
of drink or drugs to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control
of the vehicle, is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction
to a fine of HK $500 and to imprisonment for three months.
Section 14 covers careless driving,  and subsection (1) of this
section states that any person who drives carelessly shall be guilty of an
offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and in
the case of a first conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and in
the case of a first conviction to imprisonment for three months, and in the
case of a second or subsequent conviction or of a conviction subsequent to 
a conviction under Section 6 of the Vehicle and Road Traffic Ordinance of
1947, since repealed, to imprisonment for six months.
Subsection (2) of Section 14 states:
A person drives carelessly within the meaning of
this section if on a road he drives a vehicle without
due care and attention or without reasonable consideration
for other persons using the road. 2/
Section 20, subsection (1), states that any pedal-cyclist who
through his own negligence endangers his own safety or that of any other person
shall, without prejudice to any other provisions of this Ordinance or of
any other enactment relating to such persons, be guilty of an offense and
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK $500.
Section 21, subsection (1), prohibits any person from promoting or
taking part in a race or trial of speed between bicycles without the consent
in writing of the Commissioner of Police or, if such consent has been given,
2/
Ibid., p. 18.Hong Kong -  2
Section 13 of the Ordinance provides that any person who drives or attempts
to drive, or is in charge of a vehicle on a road, while under the influence
of drink or drugs to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control
of the vehicle, is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction
to a fine of HK $500 and to imprisonment for three months.
Section 14 covers careless driving,  and subsection (1) of this
section states that any person who drives carelessly shall be guilty of an
offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and in
the case of a first conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and in
the case of a first conviction to imprisonment for three months, and in the
case of a second or subsequent conviction or of a conviction subsequent to 
a conviction under Section 6 of the Vehicle and Road Traffic Ordinance of
1947, since repealed, to imprisonment for six months.
Subsection (2) of Section 14 states:
A person drives carelessly within the meaning of
this section if on a road he drives a vehicle without
due care and attention or without reasonable consideration
for other persons using the road. 2/
Section 20, subsection (1), states that any pedal-cyclist who
through his own negligence endangers his own safety or that of any other person
shall, without prejudice to any other provisions of this Ordinance or of
any other enactment relating to such persons, be guilty of an offense and
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK $500.
Section 21, subsection (1), prohibits any person from promoting or
taking part in a race or trial of speed between bicycles without the consent
in writing of the Commissioner of Police or, if such consent has been given,
2/
Ibid., p. 18.Hong Kong -  2
Section 13 of the Ordinance provides that any person who drives or attempts
to drive, or is in charge of a vehicle on a road, while under the influence
of drink or drugs to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control
of the vehicle, is guilty of an offense and is liable on summary conviction
to a fine of HK $500 and to imprisonment for three months.
Section 14 covers careless driving,  and subsection (1) of this
section states that any person who drives carelessly shall be guilty of an
offense and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and in
the case of a first conviction to a fine of HK $1,000 and in
the case of a first conviction to imprisonment for three months, and in the
case of a second or subsequent conviction or of a conviction subsequent to 
a conviction under Section 6 of the Vehicle and Road Traffic Ordinance of
1947, since repealed, to imprisonment for six months.
Subsection (2) of Section 14 states:
A person drives carelessly within the meaning of
this section if on a road he drives a vehicle without
due care and attention or without reasonable consideration
for other persons using the road. 2/
Section 20, subsection (1), states that any pedal-cyclist who
through his own negligence endangers his own safety or that of any other person
shall, without prejudice to any other provisions of this Ordinance or of
any other enactment relating to such persons, be guilty of an offense and
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK $500.
Section 21, subsection (1), prohibits any person from promoting or
taking part in a race or trial of speed between bicycles without the consent
in writing of the Commissioner of Police or, if such consent has been given,
2/
Ibid., p. 18.Hong Kong - 3 

in contravention of any conditions imposed in the granting of such consent. 
The penalty prescribed under this section is, on summary conviction, a fine 
of HK $2,000 and imprisonment for six months. 

The Road Traffic (Construction and Use) Regulations contain certain 
provisions regarding the construction of bicycles. Regulation 84 states: 

(1) Every bicycle and every tricycle shall --

 (a) if it is so constructed that one or more 
of the wheels is incapable of rotating independently 
of the pedals, be equipped with a braking 
system operating on the front wheel or both the 
front wheels if it has two front wheels; 

(b) if it is not so constructed as aforesaid, 
be equipped with two independent braking systems 
one of which operates on the front wheel
or both the front wheels if it has two front 
wheels, and the other of which operates on the 
rear wheel or one of the rear wheels if it has 
two rear wheels. 

(2) Every other cycle shall be equipped with at least 
one braking system. 3_/ 

Regulation 139 states that no bicycle, tricycle or rickshaw on any 
road is to be towed by any other vehicle. Regulation 140 stipulates that 
every part of every braking system and of the means of operating thereof 
fitted to a bicycle and to a tricycle shall at all times while the bicycle 
or tricycle is used on a road be maintained in good and efficient working 
order and that it shall be properly adjusted. 

Regulation 141 restricts the number of persons that a bicycle is 
used to carry, stating as below: 

(1) No bicycle shall be used to carry at one time more 
persons than the number for which it is designed and no 
pillion passengers shall be carried on a bicycle: 

3_/ Ibid., p. 21.Hong Kong - 3 

in contravention of any conditions imposed in the granting of such consent. 
The penalty prescribed under this section is, on summary conviction, a fine 
of HK $2,000 and imprisonment for six months. 

The Road Traffic (Construction and Use) Regulations contain certain 
provisions regarding the construction of bicycles. Regulation 84 states: 

(1) Every bicycle and every tricycle shall --

 (a) if it is so constructed that one or more 
of the wheels is incapable of rotating independently 
of the pedals, be equipped with a braking 
system operating on the front wheel or both the 
front wheels if it has two front wheels; 

(b) if it is not so constructed as aforesaid, 
be equipped with two independent braking systems 
one of which operates on the front wheel
or both the front wheels if it has two front 
wheels, and the other of which operates on the 
rear wheel or one of the rear wheels if it has 
two rear wheels. 

(2) Every other cycle shall be equipped with at least 
one braking system. 3_/ 

Regulation 139 states that no bicycle, tricycle or rickshaw on any 
road is to be towed by any other vehicle. Regulation 140 stipulates that 
every part of every braking system and of the means of operating thereof 
fitted to a bicycle and to a tricycle shall at all times while the bicycle 
or tricycle is used on a road be maintained in good and efficient working 
order and that it shall be properly adjusted. 

Regulation 141 restricts the number of persons that a bicycle is 
used to carry, stating as below: 

(1) No bicycle shall be used to carry at one time more 
persons than the number for which it is designed and no 
pillion passengers shall be carried on a bicycle: 

3_/ Ibid., p. 21.Hong Kong - 3 

in contravention of any conditions imposed in the granting of such consent. 
The penalty prescribed under this section is, on summary conviction, a fine 
of HK $2,000 and imprisonment for six months. 

The Road Traffic (Construction and Use) Regulations contain certain 
provisions regarding the construction of bicycles. Regulation 84 states: 

(1) Every bicycle and every tricycle shall --

 (a) if it is so constructed that one or more 
of the wheels is incapable of rotating independently 
of the pedals, be equipped with a braking 
system operating on the front wheel or both the 
front wheels if it has two front wheels; 

(b) if it is not so constructed as aforesaid, 
be equipped with two independent braking systems 
one of which operates on the front wheel
or both the front wheels if it has two front 
wheels, and the other of which operates on the 
rear wheel or one of the rear wheels if it has 
two rear wheels. 

(2) Every other cycle shall be equipped with at least 
one braking system. 3_/ 

Regulation 139 states that no bicycle, tricycle or rickshaw on any 
road is to be towed by any other vehicle. Regulation 140 stipulates that 
every part of every braking system and of the means of operating thereof 
fitted to a bicycle and to a tricycle shall at all times while the bicycle 
or tricycle is used on a road be maintained in good and efficient working 
order and that it shall be properly adjusted. 

Regulation 141 restricts the number of persons that a bicycle is 
used to carry, stating as below: 

(1) No bicycle shall be used to carry at one time more 
persons than the number for which it is designed and no 
pillion passengers shall be carried on a bicycle: 

3_/ Ibid., p. 21.Hong Kong - 3 

in contravention of any conditions imposed in the granting of such consent. 
The penalty prescribed under this section is, on summary conviction, a fine 
of HK $2,000 and imprisonment for six months. 

The Road Traffic (Construction and Use) Regulations contain certain 
provisions regarding the construction of bicycles. Regulation 84 states: 

(1) Every bicycle and every tricycle shall --

 (a) if it is so constructed that one or more 
of the wheels is incapable of rotating independently 
of the pedals, be equipped with a braking 
system operating on the front wheel or both the 
front wheels if it has two front wheels; 

(b) if it is not so constructed as aforesaid, 
be equipped with two independent braking systems 
one of which operates on the front wheel
or both the front wheels if it has two front 
wheels, and the other of which operates on the 
rear wheel or one of the rear wheels if it has 
two rear wheels. 

(2) Every other cycle shall be equipped with at least 
one braking system. 3_/ 

Regulation 139 states that no bicycle, tricycle or rickshaw on any 
road is to be towed by any other vehicle. Regulation 140 stipulates that 
every part of every braking system and of the means of operating thereof 
fitted to a bicycle and to a tricycle shall at all times while the bicycle 
or tricycle is used on a road be maintained in good and efficient working 
order and that it shall be properly adjusted. 

Regulation 141 restricts the number of persons that a bicycle is 
used to carry, stating as below: 

(1) No bicycle shall be used to carry at one time more 
persons than the number for which it is designed and no 
pillion passengers shall be carried on a bicycle: 

3_/ Ibid., p. 21.Hong Kong - 3 

in contravention of any conditions imposed in the granting of such consent. 
The penalty prescribed under this section is, on summary conviction, a fine 
of HK $2,000 and imprisonment for six months. 

The Road Traffic (Construction and Use) Regulations contain certain 
provisions regarding the construction of bicycles. Regulation 84 states: 

(1) Every bicycle and every tricycle shall --

 (a) if it is so constructed that one or more 
of the wheels is incapable of rotating independently 
of the pedals, be equipped with a braking 
system operating on the front wheel or both the 
front wheels if it has two front wheels; 

(b) if it is not so constructed as aforesaid, 
be equipped with two independent braking systems 
one of which operates on the front wheel
or both the front wheels if it has two front 
wheels, and the other of which operates on the 
rear wheel or one of the rear wheels if it has 
two rear wheels. 

(2) Every other cycle shall be equipped with at least 
one braking system. 3_/ 

Regulation 139 states that no bicycle, tricycle or rickshaw on any 
road is to be towed by any other vehicle. Regulation 140 stipulates that 
every part of every braking system and of the means of operating thereof 
fitted to a bicycle and to a tricycle shall at all times while the bicycle 
or tricycle is used on a road be maintained in good and efficient working 
order and that it shall be properly adjusted. 

Regulation 141 restricts the number of persons that a bicycle is 
used to carry, stating as below: 

(1) No bicycle shall be used to carry at one time more 
persons than the number for which it is designed and no 
pillion passengers shall be carried on a bicycle: 

3_/ Ibid., p. 21.Hong Kong - 4 

Provided that a person may be carried on a properly constructed 
seat affixed to a pedal bicycle in the New Territories 
other than New Kowloon except on such roads as 
shall be designated by the Commissioner in accordance 
with this regulation. 

(2) The Commissioner by order may designate any road in 
the New Territories other than New Kowloon as a road on 
which no pillion passengers shall be carried on a bicycle. 4_/ 

Regulation 142 requires every bicycle to be fitted with a bell capable 
of giving sufficient warning of the approach or position of the vehicle. 
It also states that no bicycle is to carry a warning instrument other than a 
bell. 

Regulation 143 prohibits driving abreast, and states that no bicycle 
is to be ridden on the right of any two other bicycles proceeding abreast in 
the same direction, except when overtaking the other bicycles or on parts of 
roads or paths set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. The same regulation
stipulates that whenever part of a road or path adjacent to a road has
been set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, no bicycle shall be used on 
any other part of the road. 

Regulation 144 restricts the loads that are permitted on bicycles, 
stating as below: 

(1) No load on a bicycle--
 (a) on a road in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon or 
New Kowloon or on a road designated in accordance 
with the provisions of paragraph (a) shall 
weigh more than forty pounds if carried on a 
properly constructed load carrier affixed to 
the front of the bicycle or more than fifteen 
pounds if carried on the bicycle in any other 
manner; and 

4_/ Ibid., p. A44.Hong Kong - 4 

Provided that a person may be carried on a properly constructed 
seat affixed to a pedal bicycle in the New Territories 
other than New Kowloon except on such roads as 
shall be designated by the Commissioner in accordance 
with this regulation. 

(2) The Commissioner by order may designate any road in 
the New Territories other than New Kowloon as a road on 
which no pillion passengers shall be carried on a bicycle. 4_/ 

Regulation 142 requires every bicycle to be fitted with a bell capable 
of giving sufficient warning of the approach or position of the vehicle. 
It also states that no bicycle is to carry a warning instrument other than a 
bell. 

Regulation 143 prohibits driving abreast, and states that no bicycle 
is to be ridden on the right of any two other bicycles proceeding abreast in 
the same direction, except when overtaking the other bicycles or on parts of 
roads or paths set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. The same regulation
stipulates that whenever part of a road or path adjacent to a road has
been set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, no bicycle shall be used on 
any other part of the road. 

Regulation 144 restricts the loads that are permitted on bicycles, 
stating as below: 

(1) No load on a bicycle--
 (a) on a road in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon or 
New Kowloon or on a road designated in accordance 
with the provisions of paragraph (a) shall 
weigh more than forty pounds if carried on a 
properly constructed load carrier affixed to 
the front of the bicycle or more than fifteen 
pounds if carried on the bicycle in any other 
manner; and 

4_/ Ibid., p. A44.Hong Kong - 4 

Provided that a person may be carried on a properly constructed 
seat affixed to a pedal bicycle in the New Territories 
other than New Kowloon except on such roads as 
shall be designated by the Commissioner in accordance 
with this regulation. 

(2) The Commissioner by order may designate any road in 
the New Territories other than New Kowloon as a road on 
which no pillion passengers shall be carried on a bicycle. 4_/ 

Regulation 142 requires every bicycle to be fitted with a bell capable 
of giving sufficient warning of the approach or position of the vehicle. 
It also states that no bicycle is to carry a warning instrument other than a 
bell. 

Regulation 143 prohibits driving abreast, and states that no bicycle 
is to be ridden on the right of any two other bicycles proceeding abreast in 
the same direction, except when overtaking the other bicycles or on parts of 
roads or paths set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. The same regulation
stipulates that whenever part of a road or path adjacent to a road has
been set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, no bicycle shall be used on 
any other part of the road. 

Regulation 144 restricts the loads that are permitted on bicycles, 
stating as below: 

(1) No load on a bicycle--
 (a) on a road in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon or 
New Kowloon or on a road designated in accordance 
with the provisions of paragraph (a) shall 
weigh more than forty pounds if carried on a 
properly constructed load carrier affixed to 
the front of the bicycle or more than fifteen 
pounds if carried on the bicycle in any other 
manner; and 

4_/ Ibid., p. A44.Hong Kong - 4 

Provided that a person may be carried on a properly constructed 
seat affixed to a pedal bicycle in the New Territories 
other than New Kowloon except on such roads as 
shall be designated by the Commissioner in accordance 
with this regulation. 

(2) The Commissioner by order may designate any road in 
the New Territories other than New Kowloon as a road on 
which no pillion passengers shall be carried on a bicycle. 4_/ 

Regulation 142 requires every bicycle to be fitted with a bell capable 
of giving sufficient warning of the approach or position of the vehicle. 
It also states that no bicycle is to carry a warning instrument other than a 
bell. 

Regulation 143 prohibits driving abreast, and states that no bicycle 
is to be ridden on the right of any two other bicycles proceeding abreast in 
the same direction, except when overtaking the other bicycles or on parts of 
roads or paths set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. The same regulation
stipulates that whenever part of a road or path adjacent to a road has
been set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, no bicycle shall be used on 
any other part of the road. 

Regulation 144 restricts the loads that are permitted on bicycles, 
stating as below: 

(1) No load on a bicycle--
 (a) on a road in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon or 
New Kowloon or on a road designated in accordance 
with the provisions of paragraph (a) shall 
weigh more than forty pounds if carried on a 
properly constructed load carrier affixed to 
the front of the bicycle or more than fifteen 
pounds if carried on the bicycle in any other 
manner; and 

4_/ Ibid., p. A44.Hong Kong - 4 

Provided that a person may be carried on a properly constructed 
seat affixed to a pedal bicycle in the New Territories 
other than New Kowloon except on such roads as 
shall be designated by the Commissioner in accordance 
with this regulation. 

(2) The Commissioner by order may designate any road in 
the New Territories other than New Kowloon as a road on 
which no pillion passengers shall be carried on a bicycle. 4_/ 

Regulation 142 requires every bicycle to be fitted with a bell capable 
of giving sufficient warning of the approach or position of the vehicle. 
It also states that no bicycle is to carry a warning instrument other than a 
bell. 

Regulation 143 prohibits driving abreast, and states that no bicycle 
is to be ridden on the right of any two other bicycles proceeding abreast in 
the same direction, except when overtaking the other bicycles or on parts of 
roads or paths set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. The same regulation
stipulates that whenever part of a road or path adjacent to a road has
been set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, no bicycle shall be used on 
any other part of the road. 

Regulation 144 restricts the loads that are permitted on bicycles, 
stating as below: 

(1) No load on a bicycle--
 (a) on a road in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon or 
New Kowloon or on a road designated in accordance 
with the provisions of paragraph (a) shall 
weigh more than forty pounds if carried on a 
properly constructed load carrier affixed to 
the front of the bicycle or more than fifteen 
pounds if carried on the bicycle in any other 
manner; and 

4_/ Ibid., p. A44.Hong Kong - 5

(b)  on a road in the New Territories, other 
than New Kowloon, not designated in accordance 
with paragraph (2) shall weigh more than sixty 
pounds if carried on a properly constructed load 
carrier affixed to the front or to the 
rear of the bicycle or partly on one such load 
carrier and partly on the other, or more than 
thirty pounds if carried on the bicycle in any 
other manner.

(2)  The Commissioner by order published in the Gazette 
may designate any road in the New Territories other than 
New Kowloon as a road to which the provisions of subparagraph 
(a) of paragraph (1) apply.

(3)  [Omitted]

(4)  No load on a bicycle or on a tricycle shall be of 
such dimensions as to cause or be likely to cause danger, 
obstructions or annoyance to any person using the road.

(5)  Every load on a bicycle and on a tricycle shall be 
properly and rigidly secured to the bicycle or tricycle.  5_/

With regard to lights to be installed on bicycles, Regulation 153 
has the following requirements:

Every bicycle and every tricycle and every invalid carriage 
on a road during the hours of darkness shall carry--

(a)  a lamp showing to the front a white light 
visible for a reasonable distance; and

(b)  a lamp showing to the rear a red light 
visible from a reasonable distance:

Provided that if a bicycle or a tricycle is being wheeled 
by a person on foot as near as possible to the near or left-hand 
edge of a road, no lamp need be carried.  6_/

5_/  Ibid.,  p.  A45.

6_/  Ibid.,  p.  A49.

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Far Eastern Law Division, Law Library
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540
March 1975Hong Kong - 5

(b)  on a road in the New Territories, other 
than New Kowloon, not designated in accordance 
with paragraph (2) shall weigh more than sixty 
pounds if carried on a properly constructed load 
carrier affixed to the front or to the 
rear of the bicycle or partly on one such load 
carrier and partly on the other, or more than 
thirty pounds if carried on the bicycle in any 
other manner.

(2)  The Commissioner by order published in the Gazette 
may designate any road in the New Territories other than 
New Kowloon as a road to which the provisions of subparagraph 
(a) of paragraph (1) apply.

(3)  [Omitted]

(4)  No load on a bicycle or on a tricycle shall be of 
such dimensions as to cause or be likely to cause danger, 
obstructions or annoyance to any person using the road.

(5)  Every load on a bicycle and on a tricycle shall be 
properly and rigidly secured to the bicycle or tricycle.  5_/

With regard to lights to be installed on bicycles, Regulation 153 
has the following requirements:

Every bicycle and every tricycle and every invalid carriage 
on a road during the hours of darkness shall carry--

(a)  a lamp showing to the front a white light 
visible for a reasonable distance; and

(b)  a lamp showing to the rear a red light 
visible from a reasonable distance:

Provided that if a bicycle or a tricycle is being wheeled 
by a person on foot as near as possible to the near or left-hand 
edge of a road, no lamp need be carried.  6_/

5_/  Ibid.,  p.  A45.

6_/  Ibid.,  p.  A49.

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Far Eastern Law Division, Law Library
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540
March 1975Hong Kong - 5

(b)  on a road in the New Territories, other 
than New Kowloon, not designated in accordance 
with paragraph (2) shall weigh more than sixty 
pounds if carried on a properly constructed load 
carrier affixed to the front or to the 
rear of the bicycle or partly on one such load 
carrier and partly on the other, or more than 
thirty pounds if carried on the bicycle in any 
other manner.

(2)  The Commissioner by order published in the Gazette 
may designate any road in the New Territories other than 
New Kowloon as a road to which the provisions of subparagraph 
(a) of paragraph (1) apply.

(3)  [Omitted]

(4)  No load on a bicycle or on a tricycle shall be of 
such dimensions as to cause or be likely to cause danger, 
obstructions or annoyance to any person using the road.

(5)  Every load on a bicycle and on a tricycle shall be 
properly and rigidly secured to the bicycle or tricycle.  5_/

With regard to lights to be installed on bicycles, Regulation 153 
has the following requirements:

Every bicycle and every tricycle and every invalid carriage 
on a road during the hours of darkness shall carry--

(a)  a lamp showing to the front a white light 
visible for a reasonable distance; and

(b)  a lamp showing to the rear a red light 
visible from a reasonable distance:

Provided that if a bicycle or a tricycle is being wheeled 
by a person on foot as near as possible to the near or left-hand 
edge of a road, no lamp need be carried.  6_/

5_/  Ibid.,  p.  A45.

6_/  Ibid.,  p.  A49.

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Far Eastern Law Division, Law Library
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540
March 1975Hong Kong - 5

(b)  on a road in the New Territories, other 
than New Kowloon, not designated in accordance 
with paragraph (2) shall weigh more than sixty 
pounds if carried on a properly constructed load 
carrier affixed to the front or to the 
rear of the bicycle or partly on one such load 
carrier and partly on the other, or more than 
thirty pounds if carried on the bicycle in any 
other manner.

(2)  The Commissioner by order published in the Gazette 
may designate any road in the New Territories other than 
New Kowloon as a road to which the provisions of subparagraph 
(a) of paragraph (1) apply.

(3)  [Omitted]

(4)  No load on a bicycle or on a tricycle shall be of 
such dimensions as to cause or be likely to cause danger, 
obstructions or annoyance to any person using the road.

(5)  Every load on a bicycle and on a tricycle shall be 
properly and rigidly secured to the bicycle or tricycle.  5_/

With regard to lights to be installed on bicycles, Regulation 153 
has the following requirements:

Every bicycle and every tricycle and every invalid carriage 
on a road during the hours of darkness shall carry--

(a)  a lamp showing to the front a white light 
visible for a reasonable distance; and

(b)  a lamp showing to the rear a red light 
visible from a reasonable distance:

Provided that if a bicycle or a tricycle is being wheeled 
by a person on foot as near as possible to the near or left-hand 
edge of a road, no lamp need be carried.  6_/

5_/  Ibid.,  p.  A45.

6_/  Ibid.,  p.  A49.

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Far Eastern Law Division, Law Library
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540
March 1975Hong Kong - 5

(b)  on a road in the New Territories, other 
than New Kowloon, not designated in accordance 
with paragraph (2) shall weigh more than sixty 
pounds if carried on a properly constructed load 
carrier affixed to the front or to the 
rear of the bicycle or partly on one such load 
carrier and partly on the other, or more than 
thirty pounds if carried on the bicycle in any 
other manner.

(2)  The Commissioner by order published in the Gazette 
may designate any road in the New Territories other than 
New Kowloon as a road to which the provisions of subparagraph 
(a) of paragraph (1) apply.

(3)  [Omitted]

(4)  No load on a bicycle or on a tricycle shall be of 
such dimensions as to cause or be likely to cause danger, 
obstructions or annoyance to any person using the road.

(5)  Every load on a bicycle and on a tricycle shall be 
properly and rigidly secured to the bicycle or tricycle.  5_/

With regard to lights to be installed on bicycles, Regulation 153 
has the following requirements:

Every bicycle and every tricycle and every invalid carriage 
on a road during the hours of darkness shall carry--

(a)  a lamp showing to the front a white light 
visible for a reasonable distance; and

(b)  a lamp showing to the rear a red light 
visible from a reasonable distance:

Provided that if a bicycle or a tricycle is being wheeled 
by a person on foot as near as possible to the near or left-hand 
edge of a road, no lamp need be carried.  6_/

5_/  Ibid.,  p.  A45.

6_/  Ibid.,  p.  A49.

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Far Eastern Law Division, Law Library
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540
March 1975JAPAN

The traffic and safety standards regarding bicycles are governed
by the Road Traffic Law, 1_/ the Law Concerning Vehicles for Road Transportation,
2_/ and the Ministry of Transportation Ordinance Concerning Safety Standards
of Vehicles for Road Transportation. 3_/  The pertinent provisions of the
Road Traffic Law provide:

Article 2.  In this Law the words mentioned under each of
the Items below shall mean what is provided under the respective
Items:

(3).  "Bicycles' way" shall mean those parts of
a vehicles' way used for the traffic of bicycles
delineated by curbstones, fences, or other similar
structures;

(8).  "Vehicles" shall mean motor vehicles, engine-equipped 
bicycles, light vehicles, and trolley buses;

(11).  "Light vehicles" shall mean bicycles, carts
and other means of conveyance propelled by human
power or force of animals....

Article 17.  1.  On roads upon which there is distinction
of the pedestrians' way and vehicles' way, vehicles shall
proceed on the vehicles' way....

Article 17-2.  1.  Vehicles other than two-wheeler bicycles
shall not proceed on the bicycles' way; provided, however,
that they may cross the bicycles' way in case it is unavoidable
for going into or coming out of an establishment or a
place outside the road.

1_/  Law No. 105, June 25, 1960, as amended by Law No. 51, June 1, 1972.
2_/  Law No. 185, June 1, 1951, as amended by Law No. 62, June 12, 1972.
3_/  Ministry of Transportation Ordinance No. 67, July 28, 1951, as
amended by Ordinance No. 23, July 6, 1973.JAPAN

The traffic and safety standards regarding bicycles are governed
by the Road Traffic Law, 1_/ the Law Concerning Vehicles for Road Transportation,
2_/ and the Ministry of Transportation Ordinance Concerning Safety Standards
of Vehicles for Road Transportation. 3_/  The pertinent provisions of the
Road Traffic Law provide:

Article 2.  In this Law the words mentioned under each of
the Items below shall mean what is provided under the respective
Items:

(3).  "Bicycles' way" shall mean those parts of
a vehicles' way used for the traffic of bicycles
delineated by curbstones, fences, or other similar
structures;

(8).  "Vehicles" shall mean motor vehicles, engine-equipped 
bicycles, light vehicles, and trolley buses;

(11).  "Light vehicles" shall mean bicycles, carts
and other means of conveyance propelled by human
power or force of animals....

Article 17.  1.  On roads upon which there is distinction
of the pedestrians' way and vehicles' way, vehicles shall
proceed on the vehicles' way....

Article 17-2.  1.  Vehicles other than two-wheeler bicycles
shall not proceed on the bicycles' way; provided, however,
that they may cross the bicycles' way in case it is unavoidable
for going into or coming out of an establishment or a
place outside the road.

1_/  Law No. 105, June 25, 1960, as amended by Law No. 51, June 1, 1972.
2_/  Law No. 185, June 1, 1951, as amended by Law No. 62, June 12, 1972.
3_/  Ministry of Transportation Ordinance No. 67, July 28, 1951, as
amended by Ordinance No. 23, July 6, 1973.JAPAN

The traffic and safety standards regarding bicycles are governed
by the Road Traffic Law, 1_/ the Law Concerning Vehicles for Road Transportation,
2_/ and the Ministry of Transportation Ordinance Concerning Safety Standards
of Vehicles for Road Transportation. 3_/  The pertinent provisions of the
Road Traffic Law provide:

Article 2.  In this Law the words mentioned under each of
the Items below shall mean what is provided under the respective
Items:

(3).  "Bicycles' way" shall mean those parts of
a vehicles' way used for the traffic of bicycles
delineated by curbstones, fences, or other similar
structures;

(8).  "Vehicles" shall mean motor vehicles, engine-equipped 
bicycles, light vehicles, and trolley buses;

(11).  "Light vehicles" shall mean bicycles, carts
and other means of conveyance propelled by human
power or force of animals....

Article 17.  1.  On roads upon which there is distinction
of the pedestrians' way and vehicles' way, vehicles shall
proceed on the vehicles' way....

Article 17-2.  1.  Vehicles other than two-wheeler bicycles
shall not proceed on the bicycles' way; provided, however,
that they may cross the bicycles' way in case it is unavoidable
for going into or coming out of an establishment or a
place outside the road.

1_/  Law No. 105, June 25, 1960, as amended by Law No. 51, June 1, 1972.
2_/  Law No. 185, June 1, 1951, as amended by Law No. 62, June 12, 1972.
3_/  Ministry of Transportation Ordinance No. 67, July 28, 1951, as
amended by Ordinance No. 23, July 6, 1973.JAPAN

The traffic and safety standards regarding bicycles are governed
by the Road Traffic Law, 1_/ the Law Concerning Vehicles for Road Transportation,
2_/ and the Ministry of Transportation Ordinance Concerning Safety Standards
of Vehicles for Road Transportation. 3_/  The pertinent provisions of the
Road Traffic Law provide:

Article 2.  In this Law the words mentioned under each of
the Items below shall mean what is provided under the respective
Items:

(3).  "Bicycles' way" shall mean those parts of
a vehicles' way used for the traffic of bicycles
delineated by curbstones, fences, or other similar
structures;

(8).  "Vehicles" shall mean motor vehicles, engine-equipped 
bicycles, light vehicles, and trolley buses;

(11).  "Light vehicles" shall mean bicycles, carts
and other means of conveyance propelled by human
power or force of animals....

Article 17.  1.  On roads upon which there is distinction
of the pedestrians' way and vehicles' way, vehicles shall
proceed on the vehicles' way....

Article 17-2.  1.  Vehicles other than two-wheeler bicycles
shall not proceed on the bicycles' way; provided, however,
that they may cross the bicycles' way in case it is unavoidable
for going into or coming out of an establishment or a
place outside the road.

1_/  Law No. 105, June 25, 1960, as amended by Law No. 51, June 1, 1972.
2_/  Law No. 185, June 1, 1951, as amended by Law No. 62, June 12, 1972.
3_/  Ministry of Transportation Ordinance No. 67, July 28, 1951, as
amended by Ordinance No. 23, July 6, 1973.JAPAN

The traffic and safety standards regarding bicycles are governed
by the Road Traffic Law, 1_/ the Law Concerning Vehicles for Road Transportation,
2_/ and the Ministry of Transportation Ordinance Concerning Safety Standards
of Vehicles for Road Transportation. 3_/  The pertinent provisions of the
Road Traffic Law provide:

Article 2.  In this Law the words mentioned under each of
the Items below shall mean what is provided under the respective
Items:

(3).  "Bicycles' way" shall mean those parts of
a vehicles' way used for the traffic of bicycles
delineated by curbstones, fences, or other similar
structures;

(8).  "Vehicles" shall mean motor vehicles, engine-equipped 
bicycles, light vehicles, and trolley buses;

(11).  "Light vehicles" shall mean bicycles, carts
and other means of conveyance propelled by human
power or force of animals....

Article 17.  1.  On roads upon which there is distinction
of the pedestrians' way and vehicles' way, vehicles shall
proceed on the vehicles' way....

Article 17-2.  1.  Vehicles other than two-wheeler bicycles
shall not proceed on the bicycles' way; provided, however,
that they may cross the bicycles' way in case it is unavoidable
for going into or coming out of an establishment or a
place outside the road.

1_/  Law No. 105, June 25, 1960, as amended by Law No. 51, June 1, 1972.
2_/  Law No. 185, June 1, 1951, as amended by Law No. 62, June 12, 1972.
3_/  Ministry of Transportation Ordinance No. 67, July 28, 1951, as
amended by Ordinance No. 23, July 6, 1973.                                                                                                                                                     Japan - 2


2. Two-wheeler bicycles shall proceed on the bicycles'
way with the exception of crossing the vehicles' way or 
unless otherwise dictated by the condition of the road 
or other unavoidable circumstances. 

Article 17-3.   1. Notwithstanding the provisions of 
Article 17, paragraph 1, a two-wheeler bicycle may cross
the pedestrians' way when it is so indicated by a road 
sign. 

2. In the preceding two paragraphs, a two-wheeler bicycle 
or light vehicle shall proceed with such a speed and
method not to obstruct pedestrians' traffic. 

Article 18. All vehicles (excluding trolley buses) 
shall... proceed on the road by keeping respectively to 
the left side of the road in the case of motor vehicles
and engine-equipped bicycles and, to the left edge of 
the road in the case of light vehicles.... 

2. When vehicles proceed on the road having no distinction 
between pedestrians' way and vehicles' way or on 
other roads in accordance with the preceding paragraph, 
they shall maintain safe distances from pedestrians or 
proceed slowly so as not to disturb pedestrians. 

Article 19. 1. A light vehicle shall not, in case light
vehicles are to proceed side by side, proceed with other 
light vehicles.

2. In the stretch of the road designated by the Public 
Safety Commission upon deeming that there is no impediment
according to the condition of the road or traffic, a two-wheeler
bicycle may proceed side by side with another two-wheeler 
bicycle, notwithstanding the provision of the preceding 
paragraph; provided, however, that this shall not 
apply when three or more two-wheeler bicycles are to proceed
side by side. 

Article 34. 1. When turning to the left, vehicles shall 
in advance pull up to the left side of the road as much as 
possible and proceed slowly. 

3. When turning to the right, light vehicles shall in advance 
pull up to the right side of the road as much as possible
and proceed slowly along the outer side of the intersection. 
                                                                                                                                                     Japan - 2


2. Two-wheeler bicycles shall proceed on the bicycles'
way with the exception of crossing the vehicles' way or 
unless otherwise dictated by the condition of the road 
or other unavoidable circumstances. 

Article 17-3.   1. Notwithstanding the provisions of 
Article 17, paragraph 1, a two-wheeler bicycle may cross
the pedestrians' way when it is so indicated by a road 
sign. 

2. In the preceding two paragraphs, a two-wheeler bicycle 
or light vehicle shall proceed with such a speed and
method not to obstruct pedestrians' traffic. 

Article 18. All vehicles (excluding trolley buses) 
shall... proceed on the road by keeping respectively to 
the left side of the road in the case of motor vehicles
and engine-equipped bicycles and, to the left edge of 
the road in the case of light vehicles.... 

2. When vehicles proceed on the road having no distinction 
between pedestrians' way and vehicles' way or on 
other roads in accordance with the preceding paragraph, 
they shall maintain safe distances from pedestrians or 
proceed slowly so as not to disturb pedestrians. 

Article 19. 1. A light vehicle shall not, in case light
vehicles are to proceed side by side, proceed with other 
light vehicles.

2. In the stretch of the road designated by the Public 
Safety Commission upon deeming that there is no impediment
according to the condition of the road or traffic, a two-wheeler
bicycle may proceed side by side with another two-wheeler 
bicycle, notwithstanding the provision of the preceding 
paragraph; provided, however, that this shall not 
apply when three or more two-wheeler bicycles are to proceed
side by side. 

Article 34. 1. When turning to the left, vehicles shall 
in advance pull up to the left side of the road as much as 
possible and proceed slowly. 

3. When turning to the right, light vehicles shall in advance 
pull up to the right side of the road as much as possible
and proceed slowly along the outer side of the intersection. 
                                                                                                                                                     Japan - 2


2. Two-wheeler bicycles shall proceed on the bicycles'
way with the exception of crossing the vehicles' way or 
unless otherwise dictated by the condition of the road 
or other unavoidable circumstances. 

Article 17-3.   1. Notwithstanding the provisions of 
Article 17, paragraph 1, a two-wheeler bicycle may cross
the pedestrians' way when it is so indicated by a road 
sign. 

2. In the preceding two paragraphs, a two-wheeler bicycle 
or light vehicle shall proceed with such a speed and
method not to obstruct pedestrians' traffic. 

Article 18. All vehicles (excluding trolley buses) 
shall... proceed on the road by keeping respectively to 
the left side of the road in the case of motor vehicles
and engine-equipped bicycles and, to the left edge of 
the road in the case of light vehicles.... 

2. When vehicles proceed on the road having no distinction 
between pedestrians' way and vehicles' way or on 
other roads in accordance with the preceding paragraph, 
they shall maintain safe distances from pedestrians or 
proceed slowly so as not to disturb pedestrians. 

Article 19. 1. A light vehicle shall not, in case light
vehicles are to proceed side by side, proceed with other 
light vehicles.

2. In the stretch of the road designated by the Public 
Safety Commission upon deeming that there is no impediment
according to the condition of the road or traffic, a two-wheeler
bicycle may proceed side by side with another two-wheeler 
bicycle, notwithstanding the provision of the preceding 
paragraph; provided, however, that this shall not 
apply when three or more two-wheeler bicycles are to proceed
side by side. 

Article 34. 1. When turning to the left, vehicles shall 
in advance pull up to the left side of the road as much as 
possible and proceed slowly. 

3. When turning to the right, light vehicles shall in advance 
pull up to the right side of the road as much as possible
and proceed slowly along the outer side of the intersection. 
                                                                                                                                                     Japan - 2


2. Two-wheeler bicycles shall proceed on the bicycles'
way with the exception of crossing the vehicles' way or 
unless otherwise dictated by the condition of the road 
or other unavoidable circumstances. 

Article 17-3.   1. Notwithstanding the provisions of 
Article 17, paragraph 1, a two-wheeler bicycle may cross
the pedestrians' way when it is so indicated by a road 
sign. 

2. In the preceding two paragraphs, a two-wheeler bicycle 
or light vehicle shall proceed with such a speed and
method not to obstruct pedestrians' traffic. 

Article 18. All vehicles (excluding trolley buses) 
shall... proceed on the road by keeping respectively to 
the left side of the road in the case of motor vehicles
and engine-equipped bicycles and, to the left edge of 
the road in the case of light vehicles.... 

2. When vehicles proceed on the road having no distinction 
between pedestrians' way and vehicles' way or on 
other roads in accordance with the preceding paragraph, 
they shall maintain safe distances from pedestrians or 
proceed slowly so as not to disturb pedestrians. 

Article 19. 1. A light vehicle shall not, in case light
vehicles are to proceed side by side, proceed with other 
light vehicles.

2. In the stretch of the road designated by the Public 
Safety Commission upon deeming that there is no impediment
according to the condition of the road or traffic, a two-wheeler
bicycle may proceed side by side with another two-wheeler 
bicycle, notwithstanding the provision of the preceding 
paragraph; provided, however, that this shall not 
apply when three or more two-wheeler bicycles are to proceed
side by side. 

Article 34. 1. When turning to the left, vehicles shall 
in advance pull up to the left side of the road as much as 
possible and proceed slowly. 

3. When turning to the right, light vehicles shall in advance 
pull up to the right side of the road as much as possible
and proceed slowly along the outer side of the intersection. 
                                                                                                                                                     Japan - 2


2. Two-wheeler bicycles shall proceed on the bicycles'
way with the exception of crossing the vehicles' way or 
unless otherwise dictated by the condition of the road 
or other unavoidable circumstances. 

Article 17-3.   1. Notwithstanding the provisions of 
Article 17, paragraph 1, a two-wheeler bicycle may cross
the pedestrians' way when it is so indicated by a road 
sign. 

2. In the preceding two paragraphs, a two-wheeler bicycle 
or light vehicle shall proceed with such a speed and
method not to obstruct pedestrians' traffic. 

Article 18. All vehicles (excluding trolley buses) 
shall... proceed on the road by keeping respectively to 
the left side of the road in the case of motor vehicles
and engine-equipped bicycles and, to the left edge of 
the road in the case of light vehicles.... 

2. When vehicles proceed on the road having no distinction 
between pedestrians' way and vehicles' way or on 
other roads in accordance with the preceding paragraph, 
they shall maintain safe distances from pedestrians or 
proceed slowly so as not to disturb pedestrians. 

Article 19. 1. A light vehicle shall not, in case light
vehicles are to proceed side by side, proceed with other 
light vehicles.

2. In the stretch of the road designated by the Public 
Safety Commission upon deeming that there is no impediment
according to the condition of the road or traffic, a two-wheeler
bicycle may proceed side by side with another two-wheeler 
bicycle, notwithstanding the provision of the preceding 
paragraph; provided, however, that this shall not 
apply when three or more two-wheeler bicycles are to proceed
side by side. 

Article 34. 1. When turning to the left, vehicles shall 
in advance pull up to the left side of the road as much as 
possible and proceed slowly. 

3. When turning to the right, light vehicles shall in advance 
pull up to the right side of the road as much as possible
and proceed slowly along the outer side of the intersection. 
Japan - 3

Any person who violates Article 17-2, paragraph 1, or Article 18,
paragraph 2, shall be punished with penal servitude for a period not exceeding
three months or a fine not exceeding 30,000 yen (Article 119, paragraph 1,
item 2-2).  Any person who violates the provisions of Article 17-2, paragraph
2; Article 17-3, paragraph 3; Article 19, paragraph 1; or Article 34,
paragraphs 1 and 3, is subject to a fine or administrative fine not exceeding
10,000 yen (Article 121, paragraph 1, item 5).

Under Article 45 of the Law Concerning Vehicles for Road Transportation,
no light vehicles including bicycles shall be served for operation unless
they meet the safety standards fixed by the Ministry of Transportation
Ordinance.

Article 68 of the Ordinance Concerning Safety Standards provides
that the size of light vehicles shall not exceed four meters in length, two
meters in width and three meters in height.

A bicycle must be constructed in such a manner to secure safe boarding
and equipped with suitable brake devices as well as with a horn giving an
appropriate sound (Articles 70-72 of the Ordinance).  In addition, a bicycle
must meet the standards of the earth-touching parts and axle load pressure
similar to those required for motor vehicles (Article 69 of the Ordinance).

Prepared by
Dr. Sung Yoon Cho, Senior Legal Specialist
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.  20540
March 1975

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Any person who violates Article 17-2, paragraph 1, or Article 18,
paragraph 2, shall be punished with penal servitude for a period not exceeding
three months or a fine not exceeding 30,000 yen (Article 119, paragraph 1,
item 2-2).  Any person who violates the provisions of Article 17-2, paragraph
2; Article 17-3, paragraph 3; Article 19, paragraph 1; or Article 34,
paragraphs 1 and 3, is subject to a fine or administrative fine not exceeding
10,000 yen (Article 121, paragraph 1, item 5).

Under Article 45 of the Law Concerning Vehicles for Road Transportation,
no light vehicles including bicycles shall be served for operation unless
they meet the safety standards fixed by the Ministry of Transportation
Ordinance.

Article 68 of the Ordinance Concerning Safety Standards provides
that the size of light vehicles shall not exceed four meters in length, two
meters in width and three meters in height.

A bicycle must be constructed in such a manner to secure safe boarding
and equipped with suitable brake devices as well as with a horn giving an
appropriate sound (Articles 70-72 of the Ordinance).  In addition, a bicycle
must meet the standards of the earth-touching parts and axle load pressure
similar to those required for motor vehicles (Article 69 of the Ordinance).

Prepared by
Dr. Sung Yoon Cho, Senior Legal Specialist
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.  20540
March 1975

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Any person who violates Article 17-2, paragraph 1, or Article 18,
paragraph 2, shall be punished with penal servitude for a period not exceeding
three months or a fine not exceeding 30,000 yen (Article 119, paragraph 1,
item 2-2).  Any person who violates the provisions of Article 17-2, paragraph
2; Article 17-3, paragraph 3; Article 19, paragraph 1; or Article 34,
paragraphs 1 and 3, is subject to a fine or administrative fine not exceeding
10,000 yen (Article 121, paragraph 1, item 5).

Under Article 45 of the Law Concerning Vehicles for Road Transportation,
no light vehicles including bicycles shall be served for operation unless
they meet the safety standards fixed by the Ministry of Transportation
Ordinance.

Article 68 of the Ordinance Concerning Safety Standards provides
that the size of light vehicles shall not exceed four meters in length, two
meters in width and three meters in height.

A bicycle must be constructed in such a manner to secure safe boarding
and equipped with suitable brake devices as well as with a horn giving an
appropriate sound (Articles 70-72 of the Ordinance).  In addition, a bicycle
must meet the standards of the earth-touching parts and axle load pressure
similar to those required for motor vehicles (Article 69 of the Ordinance).

Prepared by
Dr. Sung Yoon Cho, Senior Legal Specialist
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.  20540
March 1975

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Any person who violates Article 17-2, paragraph 1, or Article 18,
paragraph 2, shall be punished with penal servitude for a period not exceeding
three months or a fine not exceeding 30,000 yen (Article 119, paragraph 1,
item 2-2).  Any person who violates the provisions of Article 17-2, paragraph
2; Article 17-3, paragraph 3; Article 19, paragraph 1; or Article 34,
paragraphs 1 and 3, is subject to a fine or administrative fine not exceeding
10,000 yen (Article 121, paragraph 1, item 5).

Under Article 45 of the Law Concerning Vehicles for Road Transportation,
no light vehicles including bicycles shall be served for operation unless
they meet the safety standards fixed by the Ministry of Transportation
Ordinance.

Article 68 of the Ordinance Concerning Safety Standards provides
that the size of light vehicles shall not exceed four meters in length, two
meters in width and three meters in height.

A bicycle must be constructed in such a manner to secure safe boarding
and equipped with suitable brake devices as well as with a horn giving an
appropriate sound (Articles 70-72 of the Ordinance).  In addition, a bicycle
must meet the standards of the earth-touching parts and axle load pressure
similar to those required for motor vehicles (Article 69 of the Ordinance).

Prepared by
Dr. Sung Yoon Cho, Senior Legal Specialist
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.  20540
March 1975

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Any person who violates Article 17-2, paragraph 1, or Article 18,
paragraph 2, shall be punished with penal servitude for a period not exceeding
three months or a fine not exceeding 30,000 yen (Article 119, paragraph 1,
item 2-2).  Any person who violates the provisions of Article 17-2, paragraph
2; Article 17-3, paragraph 3; Article 19, paragraph 1; or Article 34,
paragraphs 1 and 3, is subject to a fine or administrative fine not exceeding
10,000 yen (Article 121, paragraph 1, item 5).

Under Article 45 of the Law Concerning Vehicles for Road Transportation,
no light vehicles including bicycles shall be served for operation unless
they meet the safety standards fixed by the Ministry of Transportation
Ordinance.

Article 68 of the Ordinance Concerning Safety Standards provides
that the size of light vehicles shall not exceed four meters in length, two
meters in width and three meters in height.

A bicycle must be constructed in such a manner to secure safe boarding
and equipped with suitable brake devices as well as with a horn giving an
appropriate sound (Articles 70-72 of the Ordinance).  In addition, a bicycle
must meet the standards of the earth-touching parts and axle load pressure
similar to those required for motor vehicles (Article 69 of the Ordinance).

Prepared by
Dr. Sung Yoon Cho, Senior Legal Specialist
Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.  20540
March 1975

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