Can you temporarily park on the highway emergency lane?
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Highway emergency lanes cannot be used for temporary parking. The highway emergency lane is a "life channel" reserved only for emergency vehicles. Except in cases of vehicle breakdown, no vehicle is allowed to park on the emergency lane at any time. Otherwise, according to traffic regulations, the driver will face a fine of 200 yuan and 6 demerit points. According to relevant regulations, except for police cars, fire trucks, engineering rescue vehicles, and ambulances performing emergency tasks, no other motor vehicles are allowed to enter or park on the emergency lane. If a motor vehicle is involved in a traffic accident or breaks down and needs to temporarily stop on the emergency lane, the driver must use hazard warning lights as required and place a warning sign at least 150 meters away in the direction of oncoming traffic to alert other vehicles. In special circumstances on the highway, you may briefly stop on the emergency lane: when the vehicle experiences sudden mechanical failure, such as a flat tire, engine malfunction, or transmission failure; when a passenger in the vehicle suddenly falls seriously ill or is severely injured; or when there is an imminent childbirth or a candidate urgently rushing to an exam. If captured by traffic cameras, you will need to provide proof (such as a birth certificate or exam admission ticket) to the traffic police for explanation and appeal.