Will changing tires on the emergency lane of a highway result in penalty points?
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Changing tires on the emergency lane of a highway will result in penalty points. Tire changes are not allowed on highways: Tire failure is a type of vehicle malfunction that prevents normal operation in the short term, requiring the vehicle to stop for repairs. In such cases, temporary parking in the emergency lane is permitted. However, this is limited to temporary parking only; vehicle repairs, including tire changes, are not allowed in the emergency lane. The driver should activate the hazard warning lights, place a warning sign 150 meters behind the vehicle, move to a safe area outside the guardrail, call for assistance, and wait for help. Penalty points for highway violations: According to traffic laws, if a vehicle experiences a flat tire, it must move out of the main traffic lane to change the spare tire. If a non-commercial vehicle stops on the highway's driving lane, it will incur 6 penalty points. If the vehicle is driven onto the emergency lane to change the spare tire without activating the hazard lights or placing a safety warning triangle 150 meters behind the vehicle, it will incur 3 penalty points.