How much of the carriageway should assistance or relief services occupy when intervening on a road?

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Traffic regulations establish that any roadside assistance or relief service must position itself in a way that creates the least possible danger to traffic. Therefore, the correct answer is the minimum possible.  Although personnel safety is a priority, occupying more space than strictly necessary (such as a full lane or two) without justification can cause congestion, hinder the arrival of other emergency services, and increase the risk of secondary accidents. A balance must be sought between the safety of the intervention and the flow of the remaining traffic.

How much of the carriageway should assistance or relief services occupy when intervening on a road?

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