Question 8237
If your vehicle's engine breaks down, are you allowed to repair it on a public road?
- Yes, as a general rule.
- No, except in exceptional cases where the repair is performed by a roadside assistance operator.
- Yes, as long as it does not impede traffic for other road users.
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Correct answer: No, except in exceptional cases where the repair is performed by a roadside assistance operator.
No. Repairing the vehicle on the road is prohibited, including the engine, even if you are not in the way. As an exception, a roadside assistance operator may do it when the repair takes less time than removing the vehicle or is necessary to remove it. In the image, a roadside assistance operator is checking the broken-down car on the shoulder.