Drivers may drive on the shoulder if:
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They need to pass another vehicle on the right.
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They are instructed to do so by a traffic officer.
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There is intense traffic.
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There is no edge line.
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Explanation
Driving on the shoulder is not allowed except in specific situations such as when a traffic officer directs you to do so. The shoulder is primarily for emergency stopping, breakdowns, or to allow other vehicles to pass in certain conditions (such as allowing emergency vehicles through). It is illegal to use the shoulder to bypass traffic or to pass another vehicle, regardless of traffic intensity.
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