As a general rule, can we drive on the hard shoulder if the road we are on is very congested and for that reason we are driving at an abnormally low speed?

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As a general rule, it is prohibited to drive on the shoulder to overtake or to move forward faster in case of congestion. Driving on the shoulder is only permitted when driving at an abnormally low speed because of an emergency that seriously disrupts traffic. Driving on the shoulder simply because of traffic congestion is not permitted as a general rule for most vehicles.

As a general rule, can we drive on the hard shoulder if the road we are on is very congested and for that reason we are driving at an abnormally low speed?

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