You are driving a passenger car with only the driver on board. In a section where the following safety sign is installed and the lane is in operation, what is the correct way to drive?
A vehicle that is not allowed in an exclusive lane must not use that lane (Article 15(3) of the Road Traffic Act). While the lane is in operation, be suspicious of statements that add exceptions not in the law, such as 'when there are no buses' or 'when traffic is jammed', and keep it separate from a high-occupancy vehicle lane.
Answer: ②
Explanation
This sign, with a bus symbol, the word '전용' (exclusive) and a down arrow, indicates that only vehicles permitted in the exclusive bus lane may use it (Enforcement Rule Annex 6, No. 330). Vehicles not permitted in an exclusive lane must not travel in it (Road Traffic Act Article 15(3)), so a passenger car with only the driver must use another lane. Entering or stopping in it because no bus is around or traffic is heavy is not allowed.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 시행규칙 별표6 330 버스전용차로표지