Is it allowed to stop in the central reservation of a dual carriageway?
Highways and motorways
Explanation
On a **dual carriageway**, it is **prohibited to stop in the central reservation**. The central reservation is the strip that separates the two directions of traffic and is not designed for stopping vehicles.
- In case of an **emergency** or breakdown, vehicles must stop on the **right shoulder** or exit the dual carriageway at the first available exit. This is to avoid obstructing traffic and ensure the safety of all road users.
- If the vehicle cannot continue driving, it should be parked where it **causes the least obstruction** to other drivers, such as the right shoulder, and never in the central reservation.
- Additionally, it is important to turn on the **hazard lights** and, if possible, place the **warning triangles** to alert other drivers of the situation.
Therefore, stopping in the central reservation of a dual carriageway is not only dangerous but also prohibited.
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