If due to an accident or another emergency a vehicle has to be immobilised on a dual carriageway or motorway...
Traffic rules
Explanation
In the event that a vehicle must stop on a **motorway or dual carriageway** due to an accident or emergency, it is important to follow certain safety rules:
- **None of the vehicle's occupants may walk on the roadway.** This is crucial to avoid additional accidents, as motorways and dual carriageways are high-speed roads and walking on them is extremely dangerous.
- If the vehicle cannot continue driving, it must be parked on the **right shoulder** or in a place where it causes the least possible obstruction, such as the left shoulder or the central reservation.
- Occupants should exit the vehicle and position themselves in a safe place, whenever possible. If there is no safe place, they should remain inside the vehicle with the seatbelt fastened.
- It is mandatory to turn on the **hazard lights** and place the **pre-warning triangle** (orange light) to alert other drivers of the presence of a stopped vehicle.
- To request help, the nearest **emergency phone** can be used.
These measures are designed to ensure the safety of the vehicle's occupants and other road users.
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