What is the Difference Between a Hard Shoulder and an Emergency Lane?
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Hard shoulders and emergency lanes differ in their nature and function. Different in nature: A hard shoulder (HARDSHOULDER) refers to the part of the shoulder adjacent to the carriageway and paved with a certain strength of road surface structure (including the marginal strip). The emergency lane on a highway refers to the part of the road adjacent to the left lane, including the hard shoulder, with a width of more than 3 meters and an effective length greater than or equal to 30 meters, which can meet the needs of vehicle parking. Different in function: The main function of the hard shoulder is to provide temporary parking for broken-down vehicles and to facilitate the passage of emergency vehicles in emergency situations. The emergency lane is used for vehicles to drive or park in emergency situations.