What is the penalty for overtaking on the emergency lane?
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Parking on the emergency lane is penalized with a fine and 6 demerit points if done under non-emergency circumstances. According to Article 82 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, motor vehicles are prohibited from driving or parking on the emergency lane on highways under non-emergency situations. Situations where using the emergency lane will not result in penalties or demerit points, along with precautions: 1. Inability to continue driving: If the driver cannot continue driving due to a medical condition while on the highway, parking the vehicle on the emergency lane is legal and will not be penalized. 2. Vehicle malfunction: If the vehicle suddenly malfunctions on the highway, such as brake failure, continuing to drive would endanger safety or the vehicle cannot proceed. Occupying the emergency lane in such cases will not be penalized. 3. When the vehicle occupies the emergency lane: The driver must place a warning triangle 200 meters behind the vehicle and turn on the hazard lights after stopping.
Overtaking on the emergency lane carries severe penalties—a 200-yuan fine and 6 demerit points. Once, I saw a friend pulled over by traffic police on the road, and he regretted it deeply afterward. When driving on highways, I occasionally spot people recklessly squeezing into the emergency lane to save time, which is not only illegal but also highly dangerous. Blocking an ambulance or fire truck could literally cost lives. After years of driving, I believe no matter how urgent it is, rules must be followed. Accumulating too many demerit points also affects future insurance rates, so it’s better to leave early and avoid mistakes. In short, safe driving is the right path—waiting a few extra minutes beats getting a ticket any day.
