In a built-up area through which a road passes, is parking on the hard shoulder permitted?

Correct answer

Yes.

As a general rule, stopping or parking on the usable hard shoulder of a road outside a built-up area is not permitted. We may do so outside the usable part of the hard shoulder. In the case of a road passing through a built-up area, since it is considered a road within a built-up area, we may stop and park on its usable hard shoulder.