When may you stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway?

Explanation: You should only stop on the hard shoulder in a genuine emergency. Don't stop there to have a rest or picnic, pick up hitchhikers, answer a mobile phone or check a map. If you miss your intended exit, carry on to the next. Never reverse along the hard shoulder.

Category: Motorway rules

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 11, Highway Code: Rule 270