What does this sign mean?
Signage: Vertical signs
Explanation
Sign S-16: emergency braking zone
- What it indicates: Marks the start of an **escape area** outside the **carriageway**, specially designed to stop a vehicle.
- What it is for: Enables safe stopping in case of **brake failure** or **overheating**, thanks to surfaces such as **gravel** or an **uphill ramp**.
- How to act: Use it only in **emergencies**; follow the indicated direction and do not obstruct it or **park** there without need.
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