Stuck in traffic on the highway and need to pee? Here's what to know
Motoring associations advise drivers to plan ahead for bathroom breaks during long trips, as stopping on motorways is generally prohibited for safety reasons. The article suggests that drivers should not treat the need for a restroom as an emergency and recommends carrying portable solutions if necessary.
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This provides practical safety advice for travelers, emphasizing legal compliance and road safety regulations to prevent accidents on highways.
When it is warm outside, people try and stay hydrated - but when it comes to long drives, that can lead to difficulties if you are stuck in traffic.
Motorists should plan breaks in good time to go to the toilet, say motoring associations, or they could wind up struggling.
You cannot just leap out of your car on the motorway and disappear behind the bushes or crash barrier to relieve yourself, as this is prohibited under the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) in Germany and in other places, says the Auto Club Europa (ACE).
Do not enter motorways, regardless of whether traffic is moving or at a standstill – not even for a quick toilet break. Stopping on the hard shoulder is also prohibited, except in the event of a breakdown or following an accident.
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