Driving in the emergency lane or on the shoulder: reports from South African roads
Driving in the emergency lane means using the yellow lane or shoulder to pass or skip a queue. That space is kept clear for ambulances, breakdowns and stopped vehicles, and a car coming past at speed can hit people standing next to a broken-down vehicle. Report it with the plate, the road and the time.
7 reports
VideoHN 12 DK GP
White Volkswagen Polo
Driving in the emergency lane or on the shoulderCaptured by dashcam- Reported to the RTMC
Kempton Park, Gauteng5 viewsReported by LekkerKoedoe17VideoFV 46 XJ GP
Silver Hyundai Tucson
Driving in the emergency lane or on the shoulderCaptured by dashcam- Reported to the RTMC
Kempton Park, Gauteng5 viewsReported by LekkerKoedoe17VideoJD 94 XC GP
Blue Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Driving in the emergency lane or on the shoulderCaptured by dashcam- Reported to the RTMC
Kempton Park, Gauteng1 viewReported by LekkerKoedoe17VideoRKN 496 GP
White Ford Courier
Driving in the emergency lane or on the shoulderCaptured by dashcam- Reported to the RTMC
Kempton Park, Gauteng5 viewsReported by LekkerKoedoe17VideoJT 72 PR GP
White Nissan Micra
Driving in the emergency lane or on the shoulderCaptured by dashcam- Reported to the RTMC
Kempton Park, Gauteng1 viewReported by LekkerKoedoe17VideoLS 18 DZ GP
White Toyota Quantum
Driving in the emergency lane or on the shoulderCaptured by dashcam- Reported to the RTMC
Kempton Park, Gauteng1 viewReported by LekkerKoedoe17LHB 830 NW
White Toyota Hiace
Ran a red lightBrits, North West12 viewsReported by moniqueDam-Wall Hopper
Staying safe
The yellow shoulder is not an extra lane, and on a freeway it is never a passing lane.
Read the safety guide: Everyday driving skills
