One of my friends on Twitter raised the question whether it is legal to drive in the Yellow lane on South African roads. We gained the answer from our road safety experts:
Regulation 298A
Prohibition on driving on shoulder of public road, except in certain circumstances
1. Subject to sub regulation (2) and regulation 298 (1) (e), no person shall drive a motor vehicle on the shoulder of a public road.
2. Notwithstanding sub regulation (1), the driver of a motor vehicle may, during the period between sunrise and sunset, drive such motor vehicle on the shoulder of a public road which is designated for one lane of traffic in each direction
1. while such motor vehicle is being overtaken by another vehicle; and
2. if he or she can do so without endangering himself or herself, other traffic, pedestrians or property on such public road;
3. if persons and vehicles upon a public road are clearly discernible at a distance of at least 150 metres.