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In EU you've usually got an entire always empty "emergency stop" lane on the right side.
by de_watcher 7y ago
In EU you've usually got an entire always empty "emergency stop" lane on the right side.
- bkor 7y agoThe shoulder is still not to be used for a police stop. You should only stop there if there's no alternative. A police wanting to stop you is not an emergency; the nearest exit is close enough. Same for a lot of other situations. Further, in Netherlands an ambulance is not allowed to use the shoulder at high speed. Meaning, they'll prefer driving on the normal lanes (even if a bit crowded) over the shoulder.
- Already__Taken 7y agoThese are getting removed in the UK to be opened as an extra lane, with overhead sings warning you to get out of it if there's a stranded vehicle.
- londons_explore 7y agoThis is currently being argued in court... There's a good chance the plans will be reversed.
- tim333 7y agoNot always successfully https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-49567968 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-495679...