Can You Change a Tire on the Highway Emergency Lane?
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Changing tires by yourself is prohibited on highways. In the event of a tire blowout, the correct procedure is: 1. Park the vehicle on the emergency lane, turn on the hazard warning lights, and place a triangular warning sign 150 meters behind the car. 2. All passengers should evacuate to a safe area outside the guardrail and call for roadside assistance. The penalty for changing a tire on the emergency lane is: If you change a tire on the emergency lane by yourself and occupy it for an extended period, you may face a fine and a deduction of 6 points from your driver's license. Here is more information about highway emergency lanes: 1. The emergency lane on a highway refers to the part of the road adjacent to the right-side traffic lane, including the hard shoulder, with a width of more than 3 meters and an effective length of 30 meters or more, which can accommodate the parking needs of motor vehicles. 2. In emergency situations, vehicles are allowed to drive or park on the emergency lane.