A broken-down car can still move safely on a motorway. Without officers directing otherwise, may it use the left-hand shoulder to continue?

Correct answer

No; a breakdown does not authorise continuing on the left-hand shoulder.

No. A breakdown does not authorise continuing on the left-hand shoulder. If an emergency requires a vehicle with maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3,500 kg to travel abnormally slowly and seriously obstruct traffic, use the passable, sufficient right-hand shoulder or indispensable carriageway area under Article 36.1. Leave at the first exit when Article 38.2 applies. Request assistance if safe movement is impossible; do not cross the carriageway dangerously to reach the right-hand shoulder.