Excuse me, can you park on the side of the road in Iceland, or can you only park in designated parking lots ?

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You cannot park on the roadside at will. You can briefly stop at small intersections and there are many dedicated rest areas.

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Highway shoulders marked with signs are not for parking, you should park at rest areas or parking lots.

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