How many meters before the tunnel is parking prohibited?
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Tunnel front 50 meters cannot park. Here are some introductions about parking before the tunnel: 1. Temporary parking: In sections with no-parking signs or markings, sections with isolation facilities between motor vehicle lanes and non-motor vehicle lanes or sidewalks, as well as crosswalks and construction sections, parking is prohibited. 2. Precautions: Before entering the tunnel, carefully observe the height, width limit traffic signs and text instructions at the entrance. Vehicles that do not meet the requirements are not allowed to enter the tunnel. Before entering a one-way tunnel, drivers should carefully observe whether there are oncoming vehicles. When passage is allowed, it is appropriate to sound the horn or turn on the width indicator lights.
I can really relate to this, having just driven a long distance in the mountains last week. Stopping at tunnel entrances is no trivial matter - traffic regulations clearly prohibit parking within 50 meters of tunnel entrances! You'll notice on mountain highways how solid lines start painting far before tunnel openings. The most dangerous are curved tunnel approaches - if you stop just 20 meters early, large trucks behind won't see you at all. Last year in our fleet, an SUV changing tires 30 meters from a tunnel entrance had its side mirror sheared off. If you absolutely must stop in an emergency, remember to turn your hazard lights to maximum brightness and place warning triangles at least 150 meters away.
A veteran driver with over a decade of transportation experience shares some insights. The drastic changes in light when entering or exiting tunnels are the most accident-prone situations, which is why traffic regulations strictly prohibit parking within 50 meters before and after tunnel entrances, including emergency lanes. Extra caution is needed when driving on national highways at night, as tunnel areas often have cameras to capture illegal parking. Once, I witnessed an SUV parked at a tunnel entrance for a photo, resulting in penalty points. If you must make a temporary stop, at least pull back to a straight section after the curve, and ideally look for a bay-style parking area. On highways, use emergency stopping lanes, and never park at tunnel entrances for convenience.
During the driving test (Subject 3), the instructor repeatedly emphasized that tunnels are high-risk areas. Parking within 50 meters of tunnel entrances or exits is strictly prohibited! Urban underpass tunnels have even stricter regulations, with continuous solid lines starting 500 meters before the entrance. Once during heavy rain, I got stuck in front of a tunnel and had to coast over 100 meters before stopping. Only when the parking position is beyond sight of the tunnel entrance sign is it considered safe. If your vehicle breaks down in a danger zone, remember to immediately exit the vehicle and move outside the guardrail—it's far safer than staying inside the car.
