What should you use the hard shoulder of a motorway for?

Stopping in an emergency

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Leaving the motorway

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Stopping when you're tired

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Joining the motorway

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Don’t use the hard shoulder for stopping unless it’s an emergency. If you want to stop for any other reason, go to the next exit or service station.

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