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(7) For the purposes of this section, an area of road is not a taxi stand, green minibus stand or red minibus stand at any time when a suspension is in force in relation to the area under regulation 32 of the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations (Cap. 374 sub. leg. D).

3. Vehicles idling for medical, emergency or law enforcement purposes

(1) Section 5 does not apply to—

(a) a driver of a medical, emergency or law enforcement vehicle if idling the vehicle is necessary for conducting an operational activity (including a training activity) for or related to medical, emergency or law enforcement purposes; or

(b) a driver of a motor vehicle who is assisting in an emergency or accident if idling the vehicle is necessary for that purpose.

(2) In this section—

“medical, emergency or law enforcement vehicle” (醫療、緊急或執法車輛) means a motor vehicle used by any of the following bodies—

(a) the Auxiliary Medical Service;

(b) the Civil Aid Service;

(c) the Correctional Services Department;

(d) the Customs and Excise Department;

(e) the Fire Services Department;

(f) the Fish Marketing Organization;

(g) the Government Flying Service;

(h) the Hong Kong Police Force;

(i) the Hong Kong St. John Ambulance;

(j) the Hospital Authority;

(k) the Immigration Department;

(l) the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

4. Vehicles carrying live animals idling for operational needs or protecting public health

(1) Section 5 does not apply to a driver of a motor vehicle for a specified body, or for or as a contractor of a specified body, if—

(a) the vehicle is carrying any live animals; and

(b) idling the vehicle is necessary for conducting an operational activity or protecting public health.