Must a vehicle immobilized on the hard shoulder due to a breakdown be signaled?
Vehicle immobilizations
Explanation
When a vehicle is immobilized on the shoulder due to a breakdown, it is important to **properly signal** to warn other drivers and avoid accidents. Here we explain how to do it correctly:
- **Emergency lights**: They must be turned on to indicate that the vehicle is stopped on the road. These lights are essential to alert other drivers of the situation.
- **Warning triangles**: Although not mandatory, it is recommended to place these triangles 50 meters from the vehicle, both in front and behind, on the right side of the road. They should be visible from a distance of 100 meters.
- **Warning light**: It is a yellow signal placed at the highest part of the vehicle to be visible. This light is mandatory and helps indicate that the vehicle is stopped due to an emergency or breakdown.
In addition, it is important that people traveling in the vehicle position themselves in a safe place, wearing reflective vests if they exit the vehicle. If there is no safe place, they should remain inside the vehicle with the seatbelt fastened.
These measures are necessary to ensure the safety of everyone on the road and comply with traffic regulations.
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