Can you stop on the highway emergency lane?
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Highway emergency lanes cannot be stopped on. According to regulations, motor vehicles are not allowed to drive or park on the emergency lane of the highway under non-emergency situations. The emergency lane of the highway is only for emergency vehicles, including police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles when performing emergency tasks. Precautions for using the emergency lane include: 1. Park the vehicle in the emergency parking zone, turn on the hazard warning lights, and place a warning sign 150 meters behind the vehicle; 2. All other personnel must move to a safe area, and if necessary, call the highway emergency number promptly to request assistance.
The emergency lane on the highway is not for random parking! It's specifically reserved for emergencies, serving as a lifeline for ambulances and fire trucks. Once when I was driving, I encountered a private car occupying the emergency lane, which caused a traffic jam stretching over ten kilometers behind. The police arrived and issued a ticket on the spot—I heard it was a 6-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. If your car really breaks down, you must first turn on the hazard lights, place a warning triangle 150 meters behind the vehicle, and then quickly move outside the guardrail to wait for help. Never linger on the emergency lane—the wind from passing trucks can easily sweep people away.
