Q #354 - You're on a smart motorway. A mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean?
A mandatory speed-limit sign above the hard shoulder shows that this part of the road can be used as a running lane between junctions. You must stay within the speed limit. Look out for vehicles that may have broken down and could be blocking the hard shoulder.
| You shouldn't travel in this lane | |
| The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane | |
| You can park on the hard shoulder if you feel tired | |
| You can pull up in this lane to answer a mobile phone |
