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Is it ever ok to drive in the emergency lane?

Published on: 24 July 2015 In South Africa, the emergency lane is often frequented by taxi drivers, disgruntled drivers looking to beat the traffic and then, rightfully, emergency vehicles. Let’s take a look at why drivers (other than emergency or state vehicles) get heftily fined if they are caught travelling in the emergency lane.

According to Regulation 298A of the National Road Traffic Act of South Africa¹, legally, the only time when regular drivers are allowed to drive in the emergency lane is when:

If you’re unsure of which vehicles the term ‘emergency vehicle’ applies to, they include:

Now that you know the law, it is important to stick to it not only for legal reasons, but for safety too! The yellow lane often contains stationary vehicles, people who have stopped for emergency reasons (such as a breakdown) and will also be prone to an emergency vehicle that can come whizzing along before you know it.

So, now that you have the knowledge on how to be a safe, responsible and legal driver when it comes to yellow lanes, all that’s left is to make sure that you have a reliable vehicle insurance policy in place to protect both you and your family. We can help you with that! Contact us for an obligation-free quote today.

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1 http://www.aa.co.za/about/press-room/press-releases/aa-legal-eagle-when-is-it-permitted-to-drive-in-the-yellow-lane.html