Can I Use the Emergency Lane in Case of an Accident Ahead?

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You cannot use the emergency lane in case of an accident ahead. Driving a motor vehicle illegally on the emergency lane of a highway or urban expressway will result in a fine and a deduction of 6 points from your driving license. Sudden Vehicle Malfunction: The emergency lane can be used when your vehicle experiences a sudden malfunction that prevents normal operation. Examples include a flat tire, brake failure, engine trouble, transmission failure, or broken axle—major issues that render the vehicle inoperable. Sudden Serious Illness: If a passenger in the vehicle suddenly falls seriously ill. This is easily understandable—such situations require immediate parking for emergency handling or using the emergency lane to exit the highway for urgent medical care. Remember to call the police and retain hospital documentation. Emergency Situations: Encountering urgent situations such as a woman in labor or a student rushing to an exam. While these scenarios may not be life-threatening, they are significant emergencies that justify short-term use of the emergency lane. Police Authorization: When authorized by traffic police. This typically occurs during major accidents ahead, where general traffic must use the rightmost emergency lane to pass. Usually, traffic police will notify and direct drivers via electronic road signs or on-duty officers.