Can I stop my car by the side of an unoccupied road to take photos ?

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Don't park randomly. The speed is very fast. There are usually reminders at the scenic spots in advance. Park on the road or drive on the small road.

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Too dangerous. In addition, there are some areas along the road where photos are taken. If you suddenly stop and pull over at a speed of more than 100 km/h, aren't you putting your life at risk?

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The roads in New Zealand are very narrow, parking on the side of the road easily affects the passage of other vehicles, and there are many stones on the shoulder below, basically there are dedicated parking spaces for places where you can take photos, it is not recommended to park at will, safety first!

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Sure, but only after observing the surroundings and ensuring safety can this be done.

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