Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 62 / 961
Al rebasar un vehículo inmovilizado por avería que ocupa en parte la calzada, ¿es obligatorio reducir la velocidad?
When passing a broken-down (immobilised) vehicle that is partly occupying the carriageway, is it compulsory to reduce speed?
- ASólo en vías fuera de poblado.Only on roads outside built-up areas.
- BSí, en al menos 20 km/h respecto al límite existente en la vía.Yes, by at least 20 km/h below the speed limit in force on the road.
- CNo, si se deja una separación lateral de al menos 1,5 metros.No, if you leave a lateral clearance of at least 1.5 metres.
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- BSí, en al menos 20 km/h respecto al límite existente en la vía.Yes, by at least 20 km/h below the speed limit in force on the road.
According to Article 88.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), drivers passing a vehicle immobilised by a breakdown or accident that fully or partly occupies their lane must keep a safety clearance of at least 1.5 metres and reduce speed by at least 20 km/h below the limit in force on that road. The rule is not limited to roads outside built-up areas.
y reducir la velocidad en al menos 20 km/h respecto al límite existente en la vía.Read the full rule
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