Motorists should always pay attention to the road sign with the arrows and the line on the highway. Anyone who disregards it must expect fines and one point.
An alternative to the crossed-out white arrow is the traffic sign with white arrows and a line on which the right arrow bends to the left. This sign indicates to motorists that the hard shoulder must be cleared immediately, as described in fuehrerschein.de.. Motorists who do not comply with this road sign will not only face a fine, a fine of up to 75 euros is possible.