Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 58 / 1397

Las marcas viales que delimitan las zonas o plazas de estacionamiento, además de blancas, pueden ser de otros colores. ¿Para qué?

Road markings that mark out parking areas or spaces can be other colours besides white. What for?

  • APara indicar limitaciones temporales, por tipo de usuario o para un fin concreto.To show time limits, limits by type of user or a specific purpose.
  • BPara indicar que en esa zona está prohibido estacionar.To show that parking is prohibited in that area.
  • CSolo con fines decorativos, sin ningún significado.Only for decoration, with no meaning.
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Correct answer

  • APara indicar limitaciones temporales, por tipo de usuario o para un fin concreto.To show time limits, limits by type of user or a specific purpose.
Explanation

Under the 2025 road marking catalogue (M-7.3 and M-7.4), parking markings can be other colours or contain pictograms to show time limits, limits by type of user or a specific purpose, such as spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility.

The rule · Real Decreto 465/2025, de 10 de junio, por el que se modifica el Reglamento General de Circulación en materia de señalización de tráfico · Catálogo de marcas viales, 4.7 (M-7.3 y M-7.4)por tipo de persona usuaria o para un fin concretoRead the full rule

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