On the motorway, stopping and parking on carriageways, ramps and junctions are prohibited, with the exception of emergency situations. Let’s see what they are and how to behave
There are numerous prohibitions on the carriageways, ramps and motorway junctions, including that of reversing or reversing. In general, stopping and stopping are also prohibited, except for emergency situations. In fact, article 176 of the Highway Code clearly states that “it is forbidden to stop or just stop on carriageways, ramps and junctions, except in emergency situations due to occupants’ unease or inefficiency of the vehicle itself”. Therefore, the emergency stop on the motorway is allowed in case of physical problems of the driver or a passenger, or when the vehicle accuses technical problems.
What to do in the event of an emergency stop
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When one of these cases occurs, the vehicle must be brought as quickly as possible to the emergency stop lane or, in the event of its absence, to the first stand in the direction of travel, avoiding cluttering the traffic lanes. The maximum duration of the emergency stop on the motorway is three hours. After the deadline, the vehicle can be forcibly removed. In the event of a stop or stop at night, if visibility is limited, the position lights must be kept on to signal the presence of the stationary vehicle. If the conditions prevent the vehicle from moving on the emergency stop lane or on the special pitch, or if the vehicle stops in a stretch without such spaces, it is necessary to place at the rear of the vehicle, at least 100 meters away. distance, the special mobile signal in the shape of a reflective triangle, which must be compulsorily present in every car. This obligation also applies in conditions of poor visibility and in case the position lights are not sufficient at night. In the event of a stop in the emergency lane, it is always advisable to keep the four arrows and the position lights on to facilitate visibility, if possible. Furthermore, should it be necessary to get out of the vehicle, article 162 of the Highway Code prescribes that “during the pre-signaling operations with the mobile danger signal, retroreflective personal protective devices must be used to make the person operating visible”. Consequently, it is mandatory to wear the reflective jacket that is now permanently in the danger signaling kit together with the triangle supplied as standard. Finally, the Highway Code establishes that parking for more than 24 hours in motorway service and parking areas is prohibited, except for parking spaces reserved for hotels and in areas specifically designated for this purpose.