Roads is not a safe place to stop or park, except in specific situations. Although many drivers use it at unforeseen times, this practice can result in serious, both legal and financial consequences.
In this article, we will explain what the road code foresees, the exceptions allowed and how to avoid high fines for violations related to stopping at Berma.
Rules of circulation on the highway
The highways are projected pathways to ensure fluid and safe traffic, allowing for quick and unmistoled travel. Its structure prevents the circulation of low -speed vehicles such as mopeds or tractors, and limits access to crossing zones or pedestrians. However, to maintain this security pattern, drivers must comply with a number of rigorous rules.
One of the most important rules, according to the, is the ban on stop, parking or circulating in the highway of the motorway, except in properly signaled places. This infraction may result in high fines and other penalties. Many drivers do not realize the severity of this infringement and end up making mistakes that can be expensive.
In addition, it is mandatory to respect speed limits on the highway. The maximum allowed speed for light vehicles is 120 km/h, and the minimum speed is 50 km/h. Drivers should also circulate on the right way whenever possible, maintaining a safety distance between vehicles.
The road code states that any stop or parking outside the areas indicated for this purpose is a serious offense. If the stop occurs in the lane, the infraction is considered very serious.
HEART FLIGHTS AND FINES
Park or stopping improperly on the highway may result in fines ranging from 120 € to 600 € if the infraction is considered severe. If the infraction is very serious, as stopping in the lane, the fine can reach values between 250 € and 1,250 €.
In addition to the fine, according to the same source, the infraction may lead to the inhibition of driving, with the driver being prohibited from driving for a period that may vary from 1 to 24 months, depending on the severity of the infraction. Severe infractions result in an inhibition of 1 to 12 months, while very serious infractions can result in an inhibition of 2 to 24 months.
There is also a loss of points in the driving license: Park or stopping irregularly on a highway can lead to loss of 2 points, while stopping on the lane can result in the loss of 4 points.
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Exceptions for emergency stops
The law provides for some exceptions for stops at Berma, allowing them only in emergency situations. If the vehicle suffers a malfunction and it is not possible to continue circulation, the driver may stop at Berma. In these cases, security should always be the priority. The driver must signal the situation correctly and ensure that all occupants of the vehicle are protected.
Before stopping, the driver should gradually reduce the speed and move to the berma. When you leave the vehicle, you should wear the reflector vest, place the signs triangle and turn on the danger lights.
In addition, ACP also points out that personal situations, such as answering a telephone call or waiting for someone, are not considered emergencies. In such cases, even if the driver is parked in Berma, the fine can be applied.
The ‘escape’ to traffic
Many drivers use Berma to ‘escape’ to traffic, but this practice is illegal and constitutes a very serious offense, according to article 172 of the Road Code. Using Berma to avoid traffic jams can result in a fine ranging from 60 € to 300 €, in addition to the loss of 4 points in the driving license. The sanction may also include the inhibition of driving for a period between 2 and 24 months.
If a driver needs to return to the road after an emergency stop, he must do so with extreme caution. The ideal is to gain speed in the bemar before reentry in the lane, avoiding sudden maneuvers that may endanger other vehicles.
How to appeal in case of fine?
If it is fined for stopping, parking or driving at the fool of the motorway, the driver has up to 15 business days from the date of receipt of the notification, to submit a defense. The defense must be submitted in writing to the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR).
In defense, the driver may request the suspension or attenuation of the driving inhibition sanction, depending on the severity of the infraction.
The importance of complying with traffic rules
Fulfilling the standards of circulation in the highlights is crucial for the safety of all users of the road. Infringements not only increase the risk of accidents, but also compromise the safety of all drivers and passengers. Therefore, it is essential that drivers respect the rules and avoid stopping or parking in the Berma without valid justification.
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