On February 12, 2025, the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulation 2024 (the 'Amendment Regulation') passed in the Legislative Council (LegCo).
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On February 12, 2025, the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulation 2024 (the 'Amendment Regulation') passed in the Legislative Council (LegCo). The Amendment Regulation introduces a series of amendments to the Road Traffic Ordinance and its related regulations with the objective of enhancing road safety and aligning Hong Kong’s vehicle standards with international best practices.
The Amendment Regulation specifies the technical specifications and safety features required for vehicles operating on Hong Kong roads. It incorporates by reference United Nations Regulation No. 46 and No. 81, alongside relevant Japanese safety regulations and the Chinese National Standard GB 15084-2022 concerning devices for indirect vision. Regulation 37 is clarified to restrict the installation of visual display units ("'VDUs'") unless such units provide information directly related to traffic conditions, thereby mitigating driver distraction.
Furthermore, the Amendment Regulation addresses the integration of emerging vehicle technologies by mandating the installation of acoustic vehicle alerting systems ("'AVAS'") in electric and hybrid vehicles, ensuring compliance with established performance standards. Amendments to regulations 39 and the introduction of new regulations 394A to 39AAG establish requirements for mirrors and camera-monitor systems ("'CMS'") for vehicles manufactured or first registered on or after January 1, 2028, to improve driver visibility. The Amendment Regulation will come into effect on January 1, 2028.
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