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Yes, for a breakdown emergency at abnormally reduced speed that seriously disrupts traffic, if continuing is safe and the shoulder is passable and sufficient.
Yes, for example when a breakdown emergency requires travel at abnormally reduced speed and seriously disrupts traffic, provided the motorcycle can continue safely and the right shoulder is passable and sufficient. On a motorway or dual carriageway, leave at the first exit. Riders are not free to use the shoulder simply by choice. Article 36.3 also permits extraordinary motorcycle use of the right shoulder on authorised, signed sections: only when traffic lanes are stopped by congestion, at no more than 30 km/h and in single file. Take particular care, do not endanger users required to use the shoulder, and leave it if necessary. A queue alone is insufficient.
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Yes, for a breakdown emergency at abnormally reduced speed that seriously disrupts traffic, if continuing is safe and the shoulder is passable and sufficient.
No, under any circumstances.
Yes, the rider’s decision and a queue are sufficient.
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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.
Hard shoulder
Longitudinal strip of the road outside and alongside the carriageway. It is not an ordinary lane, and its use depends on the vehicle, road and signs.
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