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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 6 / 839

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¿Deben usarse las luces de emergencia si un vehículo queda inmovilizado, por avería, en el arcén de una autopista?

Must the hazard warning lights be used if a vehicle is immobilised by a breakdown on the hard shoulder of a motorway (autopista)?

  • ANo.No.
  • BSí, pero solo si es de noche o hay poca visibilidad.Yes, but only at night or in poor visibility.
  • CSí, y colocar el dispositivo de preseñalización de peligro.Yes, and the hazard warning device must also be put in place.
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  • CSí, y colocar el dispositivo de preseñalización de peligro.Yes, and the hazard warning device must also be put in place.
Explanation

When a vehicle is immobilised by a breakdown or accident, you must switch on the hazard warning lights and also use the approved hazard warning device, which since 2026 has been the V-16 flashing warning beacon (Article 130.4 of the General Traffic Regulations).

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