Can You Park on a Ramp?
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Parking on a highway ramp is not allowed and is considered illegal. Violators will be penalized with 6 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Emergency Lane: If the highway ramp has an emergency lane and the vehicle enters it under emergency circumstances, it will not be penalized. 2. No Emergency Lane: If there is no emergency lane, parking is not permitted, nor are illegal actions such as reversing, making U-turns, or driving against the traffic allowed. Any such violations will result in 12 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan. Special attention should be paid when parking on the emergency lane of a highway.
Parking on the ramp? Absolutely not! That's the entrance and exit of the highway, where cars come down at high speed. Stopping there is like setting up a roadblock. With decades of driving experience, I've seen too many cases: sudden stops causing rear-end collisions, scratches, and even injuries. The traffic rules clearly state that parking on the ramp is prohibited unless it's a genuine emergency, like a broken-down car that can't move. Even in an emergency, you must quickly turn on the hazard lights and move to a safe place to call the police. Otherwise, if caught by the police, a ticket and points deduction are minor issues—regret won't help if an accident occurs. Everyone understands the importance of safe driving, but it's the details that matter in practice. I remember once during a trip when I felt tired and thought about resting on the ramp. Thankfully, my companion warned me not to take the risk, avoiding a potential tragedy. In short, don't be lazy—drive a few more minutes to a service area or exit for a safer stop.
