The vast majority of motorists know it
Highway emergency lanes are the "passage of life"
It is forbidden to occupy it at will in non-emergency situations
But there are some "big-hearted" drivers
Knowing that you can't do it
Leave your car parked in the high-speed emergency lane
Actually just to sleep?
Recently, when the Huizhou traffic police were patrolling, they found a small car parked in the emergency lane. When the police came forward to check the situation, they found that although the car was lit up with emergency warning lights, there were no warning signs such as triangular cones placed in front and behind, and what was even more strange was that there was no one around the body, and cars were whizzing past in the side lanes, which was very dangerous! Seeing this, the police immediately pulled over and took safety precautions.
When I got closer, I saw a man in the car lying in the driver's seat and falling asleep, deaf to the shrill roar of the motor vehicles whizzing past him. Seeing this, the police immediately tapped on the window and finally woke up the driver. Upon inquiry, the man said that he was too sleepy while driving and wanted to stop in the emergency lane and sleep for a while before setting off. After investigation, the people's police seriously criticized and educated him and punished him in accordance with the law.
Drowsy driving is dangerous
But it's not advisable to park in the emergency lane either!
Hazards of occupying emergency lanes
01
In the event of an emergency, it is difficult for rescue forces to arrive at the scene in the first place.
02
When there is a traffic accident or a vehicle slowing down in front, occupying the emergency lane can exacerbate road congestion and cause more vehicles to scramble for the road.
03
The highway is a closed driving environment, the driving speed is fast, once the rear vehicle (especially heavy goods vehicles) hits the illegal vehicle in front, or the vehicle in front is rear-ended, it is very easy to cause car destruction and death.
so
When can I use an emergency lane?
01
When the vehicle breaks down or has an accident, and continuing to drive will seriously endanger the safety of yourself and other vehicles, and it is necessary to stop.
02
If the person on the vehicle suddenly has a life-threatening illness and needs to stop immediately for rescue or immediately send to the hospital for treatment, he or she will be forced to occupy the emergency lane halfway.
When the above two situations occur, the driver needs to immediately turn on the hazard warning flashing lights and place a warning triangle 150 meters away from the direction of the oncoming vehicle. If it is at night or in bad weather, the vehicle must also turn on the warning lights and rear position lights at the same time, and place the warning sign 200 meters away to extend the warning distance.