Stopping (rules 270 to 271)

Highway Code Rule 270

You MUST NOT stop on the carriageway, hard shoulder, slip road, central reservation or verge except in an emergency, or when told to do so by the police, traffic officers in uniform, an emergency sign or by flashing red light signals. Do not stop on the hard shoulder to either make or receive mobile phone calls.

Laws

Section: Motorways (rules 253 to 273)
Subsection: Stopping (rules 270 to 271)