Is it allowed to use the emergency lane during traffic jams?
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It is not allowed to use the emergency lane during traffic jams. Definition of the emergency lane: The emergency lane refers to the part of the road adjacent to the right-hand traffic lane, including the hard shoulder, with a width of more than 3 meters and an effective length of 30 meters or more, which can accommodate the parking needs of motor vehicles. In emergency situations, vehicles are allowed to drive or park on the emergency lane. Penalties for misuse of the emergency lane: Using the emergency lane under non-emergency conditions will result in a fine and a deduction of 6 points. When driving on the highway, motor vehicles are prohibited from the following actions: driving or parking on the emergency lane in non-emergency situations, which violates Article 82, Item 4 of the "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China." Therefore, it is strictly prohibited to use the emergency lane when driving on the highway.