If you are driving a bus on a motorway and a passenger unexpectedly asks to get off, is it permitted to stop on the shoulder so that they can alight?

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The General Traffic Regulations categorically establish that on motorways and dual carriageways it is prohibited for any vehicle to stop or park, except in the areas and facilities duly authorized and signposted for that purpose, such as service areas and rest areas. The shoulder on these high-speed roads may be used only exceptionally in the event of a forced immobilization due to breakdown, emergency or instruction from law enforcement officers. Therefore, under no circumstances is it permitted to stop the coach on the shoulder so that a passenger gets off at their own request, regardless of whether a reflective vest is used or the roadway is not encroached upon, since it entails a serious risk of people being run over and of collisions.

If you are driving a bus on a motorway and a passenger unexpectedly asks to get off, is it permitted to stop on the shoulder so that they can alight?

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