Can You Temporarily 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. However, if the highway ramp has an emergency lane and the vehicle enters it under emergency circumstances, no penalty will be imposed. If there is no emergency lane, parking is prohibited, and reversing is also not permitted. Note 1: When parking on the emergency lane of a highway, the vehicle's hazard warning lights must be turned on. Note 2: All passengers must be moved to a safe area outside the highway barrier to await rescue. Note 3: A warning triangle must be placed 150 to 200 meters behind the vehicle to alert other drivers of a breakdown ahead. Note 4: Call the traffic accident alarm number 122 to report the situation and request appropriate rescue services from the traffic police, such as an ambulance for injured passengers or a tow truck for vehicle breakdowns. Different situations require different rescue arrangements.
Honestly, after driving for over a decade, I can say that stopping temporarily on a ramp is practically playing with your life. The speed is already high, visibility is poor, and traffic is dense. If you suddenly stop there, the cars behind you won't have time to react, making rear-end collisions highly likely. I've seen plenty of accidents caused by drivers stopping abruptly at ramp exits, only to have their cars get smashed. Even if you think it's a minor issue, you should tough it out and drive to a safe area or service zone before handling it. Highways are designed to prohibit stopping precisely to minimize such risks. Remember, no car is worth more than your life—always pay attention to your vehicle's condition to reduce emergencies.
