Will changing tires on the emergency lane of a highway result in penalty points?
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You can change tires on the emergency lane of a highway. However, you must follow the regulations stipulated in Article 68 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China. If a vehicle encounters a malfunction, the hazard warning lights should be turned on, and a warning sign should be placed at least 150 meters behind the vehicle to alert passing vehicles to yield. The following situations allow the use of the emergency lane without penalty points: sudden vehicle breakdown or a flat tire, which permits temporary use of the emergency lane. In addition to turning on the hazard warning lights and placing the warning sign at least 150 meters away as mentioned above, according to Article 68, you should also quickly call the police. The emergency lane can also be temporarily used if someone in the vehicle suddenly falls ill, allowing for a quick exit from the highway to seek medical treatment. Remember to keep the hospital certificate; if a traffic violation occurs due to this, you can present the hospital documents to the traffic police department to explain the situation and avoid penalty points. Special vehicles: Fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, and certain engineering vehicles can use the emergency lane without issue, as the emergency lane is designed for such urgent situations. High school students taking the national college entrance exam and pregnant women: These cases are relatively rare, but if encountered, the emergency lane can also be used. Afterward, you need to present the student's exam admission ticket or the baby's birth certificate to the traffic police department to explain the situation; otherwise, penalty points may be incurred.
