You’re on a motorway. A red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean?

A: Pull up in this lane to answer your mobile phone

B: Use this lane as a running lane

C: This lane can be used if you need a rest

D: You shouldn't travel in this lane

Active traffic management operates on some motorways. Within these areas, at certain times, the hard shoulder will be used as a running lane. A red cross above the hard shoulder shows that this lane should only be used for emergencies and breakdowns.

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