"Betjenten stod ved vejen."

Translation: The officer stood by the road.

[JanV34]

Why is 'way' inacceptible here?

[deactivated user]

The English word "way" does not refer to a physical road. Also, "by the way" means "übrigens/forresten".

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/way

[Mathewgk]

Hmm. Need to look at meanings ,8, 9, 10.