Can You Park on the Emergency Lane of a Highway?

[BennettAnn]

Parking on the emergency lane of a highway is allowed only under two circumstances: 1. If the driver is unable to continue driving due to a sudden illness while on the highway, stopping the vehicle on the emergency lane is legal and will not incur penalties; 2. If the vehicle suddenly breaks down or becomes undrivable while on the highway, using the emergency lane in such cases will not result in penalties. If you encounter an unsolvable issue like a breakdown, you should park the vehicle in the emergency stopping area, turn on the hazard warning lights, place a warning sign 150 meters behind the vehicle, and during nighttime, rain, or fog, also turn on the side marker lights, tail lights, and rear fog lights. All other passengers must move to the safe area within the emergency lane. If necessary, promptly call the highway emergency number to request assistance.