The exit rule applies when returning to the carriageway from the hard shoulder. This means that you must give way to all road users.

The exit rule is a give way rule that applies before the priority to the right rule. The exit rule states that you must give way when exiting certain places, such as parking lots and petrol stations.

The exit rule applies when exiting a:

• Hard shoulder
• Path
• Property
• Private driveway
• Parking lot
• Garage
• Petrol station
• Residential area
• Pedestrian zone

The exit rule applies after crossing a:

• Foot or cycle path
• Residential area
• Pedestrian zone

Read more about the hard shoulder