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As a general rule, off the road
As a general rule, off the road. If doing it on the road is unavoidable, avoid danger or serious disruption and obey stopping, parking and local rules. Use the side nearest the carriageway edge where possible, work promptly and do not deposit goods on the carriageway, shoulder or pedestrian areas. If the driver leaves the driving position, apply the relevant immobilisation measures.
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As a general rule, off the road
Always on the hard shoulder
On whichever side of the vehicle is most convenient
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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.
Loading and unloading
Moving goods on and off a vehicle: off the road wherever possible and, failing that, from the side closest to the kerb.
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