May a police vehicle on urgent duty travel in the opposite direction on a motorway?

Correct answer

Yes, provided there is no danger to other road users and it travels on the hard shoulder.

A police vehicle on urgent duty may travel in the opposite direction on a motorway, provided this is done without endangering other road users and by travelling on the hard shoulder. Vehicles travelling on emergency duty, such as police vehicles on urgent duty, have certain exemptions from traffic rules so that they can respond effectively to emergency situations. Although these vehicles have priority and may be exempt from complying with certain rules or signs, they must do so under their own responsibility and take care not to compromise the safety of other road users.