Topic: Right of way · Nº 17 / 403
Un coche quiere cruzar un carril bici. ¿Debe ceder el paso?
A car wants to cross a cycle lane. Must it give way?
- ASí, a los ciclistas que circulan por el carril bici.Yes, to cyclists riding in the cycle lane.
- BNo, porque el coche tiene prioridad.No, because the car has right of way.
- CSí, pero solo si el ciclista no puede frenar a tiempo.Yes, but only if the cyclist cannot brake in time.
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Correct answer
- ASí, a los ciclistas que circulan por el carril bici.Yes, to cyclists riding in the cycle lane.
Explanation
Under Article 64.2 of the General Traffic Regulations, cyclists have right of way over other vehicles when they are riding in a properly signed cycle lane, cyclist crossing or hard shoulder. A car crossing the cycle lane must always give way to them, not only when they cannot brake.
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