This car is broken down and is driving very slowly, making traffic difficult. Is it allowed to drive on the hard shoulder?
Traffic rules
Explanation
Breakdown vehicle: use of the shoulder to avoid obstruction
When a vehicle of up to 3,500 kg GVW is traveling due to a breakdown or emergency at an abnormally reduced speed and is impeding circulation, it must move to the shoulder to facilitate the passage of others.
Key points:
- Affected vehicles: those with GVW ≤ 3,500 kg.
- Reason: due to **breakdown or emergency**.
- Situation: traveling at an **abnormally reduced speed** that **obstructs** traffic.
- Purpose: **facilitate the passage** using the **shoulder** whenever possible and safe.
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