Emergency stopping lane

Chapter 5: Highways and Freeways › Emergency stopping lane · printed page 72 (PDF page 74)

Emergency stopping lane The portion of a primary highway that lies between the edge of the roadway and the first lane of travel, sometimes referred to as the shoulder, is for drivers who need to stop due to an urgent situation or because they have problems with their vehicle.

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Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.