Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 48 / 982

Circulando marcha atrás como maniobra complementaria de un estacionamiento, ¿está permitido invadir un cruce de vías?

When reversing as a manoeuvre supplementary to parking, is it allowed to enter a junction?

  • ANo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
  • BSí, mientras no recorra más de 15 metros.Yes, as long as you do not travel more than 15 metres.
  • CSí, en cualquier caso.Yes, in any case.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
Explanation

When reversing is supplementary to stopping, parking or joining traffic, the distance must not exceed 15 metres and you must not enter a junction (Article 80.2 of the General Traffic Regulations, RGC). Travelling less than 15 metres does not make it allowed.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 80.2El recorrido hacia atrás, como maniobra complementaria de la parada, el estacionamiento o la incorporación a la circulación, no podrá ser superior a 15 metros ni invadir un cruce de vías.Read the full rule

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