两名司机因在M4上停留在外道而被罚款,
Two drivers fined for staying in the outside lane on M4, police say it hampers traffic and safety.
泰晤士河谷警方为两名M4驾驶员签发了罚单,罪名是不当使用车外车道,一名奔驰车司机被跟踪5英里,一名BMW驾驶员尽管交通不便,仍留在极右车道。
Thames Valley Police issued tickets to two drivers on the M4 for improperly using the outside lane, with a Mercedes driver followed for five miles and a BMW driver remaining in the far-right lane despite no traffic to pass.
两人在大约90英里处旅行,并被无标记的警车记录下来。
Both were traveling at about 90mph and were recorded by unmarked police vehicles.
军官们警告说,在外道停留会妨碍交通流量,增加安全风险,敦促司机使用最左边的车道,除非超车。
Officers warned that lingering in the outside lane impedes traffic flow and increases safety risks, urging drivers to use the leftmost lane unless overtaking.
《公路法》要求路过后返回左边的车道,违章行为可处以最高2 500英镑的罚款、罚款点或取消资格。
The Highway Code requires returning to the left lane after passing, and violations can result in fines up to £2,500, penalty points, or disqualification.
某些大型车辆还受到限制,不能在特定条件下使用外部车道。
Certain large vehicles are also restricted from using the outside lane under specific conditions.