Can I drive on the emergency lane with hazard lights on if my car breaks down?

[AlexanderFitz]

You cannot drive on the emergency lane with hazard lights on if your car breaks down. For non-commercial vehicles, stopping in a highway lane is punishable by a 6-point deduction on the driver's license. Illegally driving on the emergency lane of a highway or urban expressway also results in a 6-point deduction. When driving on a highway, vehicles are not allowed to use the emergency lane or stop there unless in an emergency. There are only three situations where parking on the emergency lane is permitted: after a traffic accident, when self-handling is allowed by regulations; when the vehicle experiences a breakdown; or when traffic police instruct the vehicle to stop immediately. In cases of accidents or breakdowns, after entering the emergency lane, the driver must set up a warning sign 100 to 150 meters behind the vehicle and turn on the hazard warning lights. At night, the width marker lights and taillights must also be turned on. If your car breaks down and you need to use the emergency lane, you should first call the police to explain the situation. The emergency lane is reserved for police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles when they are performing urgent tasks.