When can you travel on the hard shoulder of a motorway?

Explanation: Normally, you should only use the hard shoulder for emergencies and breakdowns. On smart motorways, the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane, but only when speed-limit signs are shown directly above it. This technology has been introduced to ease traffic congestion.

Category: Traffic Signs

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches: Section 4, The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles: Section 4