Can You Use the Emergency Lane During Highway Traffic Jams?

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During highway traffic jams, you cannot use the emergency lane. Driving or parking in the emergency lane under non-emergency circumstances will result in a fine and a deduction of 6 points from your driver's license. According to the Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, motor vehicles driving on highways are prohibited from the following behaviors: driving or parking in the emergency lane under non-emergency situations. Situations where the emergency lane can be used include: 1. When a vehicle breaks down and cannot operate normally, it can be parked in the emergency lane, such as in cases of a flat tire or broken belt. However, when parking in the emergency lane, the hazard warning lights must be turned on, and a triangular warning sign must be placed 150 meters behind the vehicle. During nighttime, rain, fog, or other adverse weather conditions, the side marker lights, tail lights, and rear fog lights should also be turned on to alert other passing vehicles and avoid secondary accidents. 2. If someone in the vehicle suddenly falls ill and needs to wait for an ambulance, the emergency lane can also be used. However, minor illnesses do not qualify for the use of the emergency lane.