Can you temporarily stop on the highway emergency lane to urinate?
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You cannot temporarily stop on the highway emergency lane to urinate. Stopping on the emergency lane of the highway is not allowed: According to relevant regulations, stopping on the emergency lane of the highway is generally not permitted, except under special circumstances. For example, if the vehicle breaks down, temporary stopping is allowed in such cases. Violating road traffic safety laws will result in penalties: Stopping, driving, or overtaking on the highway emergency lane violates road traffic safety laws and will be subject to penalties. According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: Non-emergency stopping on the highway emergency lane by vehicles other than commercial passenger vehicles will result in a 6-point penalty; non-emergency stopping on the highway emergency lane by commercial passenger vehicles will result in a 12-point penalty.
I've been driving on highways for twenty years, and I must seriously tell you that you absolutely cannot stop on the emergency lane to urinate. The emergency lane is a life-saving passage, specifically reserved for emergency vehicles or ambulances. Parking there to relieve yourself is not only illegal but also extremely dangerous. On highways, vehicles travel at very high speeds, and a slight lapse in attention from a driver behind you could lead to a rear-end collision. Last year, a driver was hit and thrown because of this. Even if no accident occurs, being caught by surveillance cameras will result in a 6-point deduction and a fine starting from 200 yuan. If you really can't hold it, check your navigation in advance to find a service area, or exit the highway to find a restroom. Spending an extra ten minutes is much better than losing your life.
