Under what circumstances is overtaking prohibited for vehicles traveling in the same lane?
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Overtaking is not allowed when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn, performing a U-turn, or overtaking another vehicle, or when there is a possibility of encountering oncoming traffic. Additionally, overtaking is prohibited when the vehicle ahead is an emergency vehicle such as a police car, fire truck, ambulance, or engineering rescue vehicle performing urgent tasks. Below is a partial introduction regarding daytime overtaking: 1. Regulations on light usage: The "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" provide clear stipulations on the use of vehicle lights. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in a 1-point penalty. During nighttime when streetlights are on, or when driving under conditions of low visibility such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail, drivers must turn on their headlights, clearance lights, and rear position lights. Turn signals must be activated 100 to 50 meters in advance when turning, changing lanes, overtaking, making a U-turn, or pulling over. 2. Precautions: Whether during the day or at night, when overtaking on highways or when needing to alert vehicles ahead or behind, it is advisable to avoid using the horn. Due to the high speeds on highways and significant wind noise, the horn is often ineffective and difficult to hear clearly.
