Understand The Rules To Stop At The Shoulder Of The Toll Road, Only For Emergency Conditions

The rules for stopping at the shoulder of the toll road (Freepik)

YOGYAKARTA - When crossing the toll road, drivers should not stop carelessly on the shoulder of the road. That's why it's rare to see four-wheeled vehicles pull over in that area. Every driver must understand the stopping rules on the shoulder of a safe toll road and not violate the rules.

Stopping or parking cars on toll road clothes can endanger other road users. However, there are some conditions where drivers are allowed to pull over on the shoulder of the toll road. You can stop at the side of the road when experiencing emergency situations such as accidents, strikes, and others.

However, you still have to pay attention to the rules for stopping on the shoulder of the toll road. Not only is it just directing and stopping the car on the edge, but you as a driver also need to do a few things for the safety and smooth running of traffic on toll roads.

The shoulder of the toll road is specially designed for emergency situations and not as a place to stop carelessly. This area is provided as a backup route for vehicles that are damaged or for officers who are evacuating or repairing.

In addition, the shoulder of the road also functions as an emergency lane for ambulances, fire engines, and vehicles that handle accidents. Thus, the shoulder of the road is not a place to rest or temporary parking for motorists who are not in an emergency condition.

The shoulder area of the road is only intended for emergency conditions, such as strikes, accidents, or similar situations. The shoulder of the toll road on the far left is directly adjacent to the space belonging to the road (rumija) which usually consists of vacant land, fire, and a guardrail.

Stopping on the shoulder of the toll road needs to be done with full vigilance to maintain the safety of yourself and other road users. There are some safe tips to stop on the shoulder of the toll road in an emergency.

If the vehicle experiences problems and has to stop on the shoulder of the road, it is recommended to slow down while turning on the light as far as left. Don't forget to always pay attention to the situation around your area stops.

After stopping, immediately turn on the hazard light. Follow the rules by installing a security triangle about 50 meters behind the vehicle as a warning to other road users.

This 50 meter distance is important to give other drivers enough time to realize the existence of a stopped vehicle. It is recommended that drivers and passengers not be behind or on the right side of the vehicle when stopping on the shoulder of the road.

The use of the shoulder of the toll road is regulated in Government Regulation Number 15 of 2005 concerning Toll Roads. The regulation explains in detail what is allowed and what is prohibited on the shoulder of the road.

Article 41 paragraph 2 contains rules for road users, as follows:

Conditions of emergency stopping when experiencing a temporary pause due to strike, control of loads, traffic disturbances, or physical problems with the driver.

After the disturbance or problem is resolved, the driver must immediately continue the journey.

Drivers are allowed to stop on the shoulder of the toll road only when an emergency situation occurs. Based on applicable regulations, here are some conditions that are considered emergency for cars to stop on the shoulder of the road.

Those are the rules for stopping on the shoulder of a toll road that must be understood by every car driver. Toll road shoulder should not be used carelessly to stop or park the car. You are only allowed to use this area when in an emergency situation. Also read tips when running out of gas on toll roads.

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