Hard shoulder is the emergency lane on the right or left side of the highway in case of emergency. The hard shoulder is the emergency lane on the highway, which not only can effectively avoid collision and secondary accidents, but also provides convenience for the passage of emergency vehicles. Under normal circumstances, it is not possible to drive on the hard shoulder unless there is an emergency. Overtaking on the hard shoulder is not allowed, so as not to cause accidents such as scraping and collision. Motor vehicle drivers should abide by the provisions of road traffic safety laws and regulations, and drive safely and civilized in accordance with the operating instructions. No one shall force, instruct or connive at the driver to drive a motor vehicle in violation of road traffic safety laws and regulations and motor vehicle safety driving requirements.

Legal basis:

"The Chinese People's **** and the State Road Traffic Safety Law"

Article 87 The public security organs of the traffic management department and its traffic police on road traffic safety violations shall be promptly corrected.

The traffic management departments of the public security organs and their traffic police shall punish road traffic safety violations on the basis of the facts and the relevant provisions of this Law. For minor circumstances, not affecting the road traffic, point out the offense, give a verbal warning and then let go.

Article 90 A motorist who violates road traffic safety laws and regulations on road traffic shall be warned or fined not less than twenty yuan and not more than two hundred yuan. Where this Law provides otherwise, the penalty shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions.