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.