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Is it an Offence to drive on the road shoulder?
The Road Traffic (Expressway Traffic) Rules states that “no vehicle shall be driven, moved, stopped or allowed to remain at rest on any shoulder or verge”, except in accordance with the rules set forth below.
Is the shoulder considered part of the road?
By definition, the shoulder is not part of the roadway, as it is not considered the “main traveled portion of the road.” MCL 257.637(2) states, “The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting the overtaking and passing in safety.
What does it mean to drive on the shoulder of the road?
A shoulder, hard shoulder or breakdown lane, is an emergency stopping lane by the verge of a road or motorway, on the right side in countries which drive on the right, and on the left side in countries which drive on the left. Shoulders are not intended for use by through traffic, although there are exceptions.
Can I still drive with 12 points?
The short answer is, if you amount 12 penalty points or more on your driving licence within a three year period, you will be known as a “totter” and banned from driving for a minimum period of six months.
Can vans drive lane 1?
Usually 1st lane is used for overtaking and emergency vehicles. But it’s recommended for the vans/commercial vehicles to use 3rd lane or in other cases, 2nd lane as long as they don’t hog the traffic.
Where is the shoulder on the road?
What Is the Shoulder of the Road? A highway shoulder is a portion of the road that falls outside the outer lane and is designed for emergency use by traffic.
Can you pay to remove points from driving Licence UK?
There is no way to remove the points from your licence once they’re marked – you’ll just have to wait until the points expire (after 4 years), when the DVLA will automatically remove them at the appropriate time.
Can you break the speed limit to overtake?
The official advice in the Highway Code is that when overtaking drivers should move quickly past the vehicle in front, but only when ‘safe and legal’ to do so. “Overtaking is no excuse for speeding. And if you have to break the speed limit to perform an overtaking move, then you should think twice about doing it.”
Is it illegal to overtake at a junction?
Do not overtake where you might come into conflict with other road users. For example: approaching or at a road junction on either side of the road. when a road user is indicating right, even if you believe the signal should have been cancelled – do not take a risk; wait for the signal to be cancelled.