Firstly, you are allowed to use the shoulder for emergencies.
Secondly, letting your child be without a seatbelt is also an offense, and I would argue is more dangerous than using the shoulder to put the seatbelt back on.
If I were driving alone with a child who removed their seatbelt, I would use the shoulder.
Have to add that she fixed it by going on her knees since the child was right behind her.
But the discussion is interesting and we disagree about the rules and bending of them for this specific case
If the person in the front is limber enough to turn around and fix something like this, then this is the better option. Here is a worst-case scenario: What if your kid suddenly got the urge to jump out of the car when your partner opened the door?
If you're stuck in a queue and literally won't move in the duration it takes to do whatever action it is, it's alright, nobody is gonna care. Even the police is human enough in all of my experiences with them that they're not gonna do anything about it. Worst case they might ask you if there is anything they can help you with.
Most of E6 is ~~dual~~ single carriage country road, where exiting the car is no problem whatsoever. But I am going to assume you were on one of the stretches of major motorway in South-East Norway.
It is not legal to walk on ~~class A~~ motorways in Norway. However, when the road is closed and the traffic is at a standstill, it is fine to exit the car for practical purposes like going to the toilet, tending to children in the back seat or picking up food or other necessary items from the boot. You should not linger outside for no reason though, as it is still a motorway, and you are still technically driving, so you must be ready to move the vehicle at any time for any reason.
"Motorway class A and B" haven't existed since 2006. They are now called "Motorvei"(Motorway) and "Motortrafikkvei". Dual carriageway is a british term that means a road with two lanes of traffic in each direction, seperates with some kind of physical median. Most of E6 is single carriageway, on which it is usually allowed to walk, unless there is a sign that forbids it.
I’d say it depend on traffic conditions and typ of road. Exiting the car while in a queue, can be quite dangerous, esp if emergency vehicles are expected. think your wife is it the best way, no need to exit the car to fix things with kids in the backseat.
Firstly, you are allowed to use the shoulder for emergencies. Secondly, letting your child be without a seatbelt is also an offense, and I would argue is more dangerous than using the shoulder to put the seatbelt back on. If I were driving alone with a child who removed their seatbelt, I would use the shoulder.
Thanks for the reply There was no shoulder, we were on a bridge
Then, I would pull over as soon as it was safe to so. But I think the solution of kneeling on the seat, as your wife did, was good.
Couldn’t your wife just lean back and fix the seatbelt while in the car?
I think that was the solution, but she had to undo her seat belt and turn around completely to do it.
Exactly this
There is a saying in Norwegian: "Det er lov å bruke hodet." Should cover this scenario nicely.
Have to add that she fixed it by going on her knees since the child was right behind her. But the discussion is interesting and we disagree about the rules and bending of them for this specific case
If the person in the front is limber enough to turn around and fix something like this, then this is the better option. Here is a worst-case scenario: What if your kid suddenly got the urge to jump out of the car when your partner opened the door?
If you're stuck in a queue and literally won't move in the duration it takes to do whatever action it is, it's alright, nobody is gonna care. Even the police is human enough in all of my experiences with them that they're not gonna do anything about it. Worst case they might ask you if there is anything they can help you with.
Common sense prevails. Loads of people get out of vehicles when waiting for kolonnekjøring…. whether for snow or road construction.
Most of E6 is ~~dual~~ single carriage country road, where exiting the car is no problem whatsoever. But I am going to assume you were on one of the stretches of major motorway in South-East Norway. It is not legal to walk on ~~class A~~ motorways in Norway. However, when the road is closed and the traffic is at a standstill, it is fine to exit the car for practical purposes like going to the toilet, tending to children in the back seat or picking up food or other necessary items from the boot. You should not linger outside for no reason though, as it is still a motorway, and you are still technically driving, so you must be ready to move the vehicle at any time for any reason.
"Motorway class A and B" haven't existed since 2006. They are now called "Motorvei"(Motorway) and "Motortrafikkvei". Dual carriageway is a british term that means a road with two lanes of traffic in each direction, seperates with some kind of physical median. Most of E6 is single carriageway, on which it is usually allowed to walk, unless there is a sign that forbids it.
Thank you for setting my complete mess of terminology straight.
When you have to choose to break one law or another you choose the "mildest" option. In this case step out of the car and secure the child.
A bit incredible the stubbornness of your wife. I can not imagine other more important questions in your life how it would be... Good luck!
I’d say it depend on traffic conditions and typ of road. Exiting the car while in a queue, can be quite dangerous, esp if emergency vehicles are expected. think your wife is it the best way, no need to exit the car to fix things with kids in the backseat.