Stopping in an emergency stopping lane

In force

A driver (except the rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter) must not stop in an emergency stopping lane unless the condition of the driver, a passenger or the driver's vehicle, or any other factor, makes it necessary or desirable for the driver to stop in the emergency stopping lane in the interests of safety, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary in the circumstances.

2 penalty units.

Note to rule 178 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 60(2).

Note

Bicycle, driver's vehicle and electric scooter are defined in the dictionary. Emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95.

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178 Stopping in an emergency stopping lane