Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 13 / 839
El vehículo blanco está inmovilizado, ¿Debe señalizarlo?
The white vehicle has broken down. Must it be signalled?
- ASí, con la luz de emergencia y el dispositivo de preseñalización de peligro.Yes, with the hazard warning lights and the hazard warning device.
- BNo, porque está en el arcén.No, because it is on the hard shoulder.
- CSí, con la luz de posición.Yes, with the position lights.
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- ASí, con la luz de emergencia y el dispositivo de preseñalización de peligro.Yes, with the hazard warning lights and the hazard warning device.
According to Article 130 of the General Traffic Regulations, a broken-down (immobilised) vehicle, including one on the hard shoulder, must be signalled with the hazard warning lights and the regulation hazard warning device, both by day and by night, and with the position lights when appropriate. Since 1 January 2026, this device is the V-16 flashing warning beacon, placed on the highest part of the vehicle.
Hasta el 1 de enero de 2026 se podrán seguir utilizando como señal V-16Read the full rule
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