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A heavy vehicle uses a carriageway too narrow for easy, safe overtaking. If the shoulder is usable and moving onto it is safe, may it use the shoulder to let following traffic pass?

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Yes

Yes. Article 86.3 requires slowing down or moving onto the shoulder as soon as possible, if usable, in the specified cases for heavy, large or specifically speed-limited vehicles. It does not require both actions in every case or permit entering an unusable or occupied shoulder and endangering others. Never accelerate to obstruct overtaking.

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  • Only tractors may use it

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