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Off the carriageway on the right-hand side, leaving the usable shoulder clear.
Off the carriageway on its right-hand side, leaving the usable part of the shoulder clear. Leaving the lane but occupying the usable shoulder is insufficient. You cannot freely choose the left-hand side either. Avoid danger or obstruction and respect other prohibitions and signs. On motorways and dual carriageways, voluntary stopping and parking are permitted only in designated areas; emergency immobilisation has its own rules and is outside this question’s scenario.
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On the usable right-hand shoulder, even if it obstructs its use.
Off the carriageway on the right-hand side, leaving the usable shoulder clear.
On the left by free choice, even on a two-way road.
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Glossary terms in this question
Conventional road
Interurban road that is not a motorway, dual carriageway or expressway.
Dual carriageway
Fast road with separated carriageways per direction and at least two lanes each way, no at-grade intersections.
Motorway
Top-grade public road with separated carriageways, no direct property access, restricted to motor vehicles.
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