Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 22 / 982

¿Cuándo un agente de la autoridad puede inmovilizar un vehículo?

When may a law enforcement officer immobilise a vehicle?

  • ACuando se superen los índices permitidos de gases.When the permitted levels of gas emissions are exceeded.
  • BCuando el vehículo tenga más de diez años de antigüedad.When the vehicle is more than ten years old.
  • CCuando al arrancar el vehículo salga humo por el tubo de escape.When smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe as the vehicle is started.
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Correct answer

  • ACuando se superen los índices permitidos de gases.When the permitted levels of gas emissions are exceeded.
Explanation

Vehicles may emit polluting gases within limits set by the authorities. If the vehicle goes over those limits, it may be immobilised.

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