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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 41 / 961

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Un turismo, el cual lleva enganchado un remolque de menos de 750 kg de m.m.a, ¿puede superar en 20 km/h la velocidad genérica, si circula por una carretera convencional?

May a car towing a trailer with a MAM of less than 750 kg exceed the general speed limit by 20 km/h on a conventional road?

  • ASí, siempre.Yes, always.
  • BSí, si es carretera convencional.Yes, if it is a conventional road.
  • CNo, ya que está prohibido.No, because it is prohibited.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, ya que está prohibido.No, because it is prohibited.
Explanation

The option of exceeding the limit by 20 km/h to overtake on conventional roads was abolished by Law 18/2021, with effect from 21 March 2022. A car towing a trailer may not exceed 80 km/h on a conventional road, not even when overtaking.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 51Téngase en cuenta que esta derogación entra en vigor el 21 de marzo de 2022, según determina su disposición final 4.Read the full rule

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