Can You Park in the Emergency Lane?

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Generally, you cannot park in the emergency lane of a highway. However, in special circumstances, such as when a vehicle experiences a common malfunction, temporary parking is allowed. If you park or drive in the emergency lane of a highway under non-emergency conditions, it violates traffic safety laws, regulations, and urban road usage requirements, resulting in a six-point penalty and a fine. Temporary parking in the emergency lane is permitted under the following circumstances: When the vehicle experiences sudden malfunctions that prevent normal operation: such as a flat tire, brake failure, engine failure, transmission failure, axle breakage, or other major issues that render the vehicle inoperable. When a passenger in the vehicle suddenly suffers a severe illness: In such cases, it is necessary to stop for emergency treatment or use the emergency lane to exit the highway for urgent medical attention. Be sure to report to the authorities and retain hospital documentation. In emergency situations such as childbirth or a student rushing to an exam: These are considered significant emergencies, allowing short-term use of the emergency lane.