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Topic: Right of way · Nº 32 / 403

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En los pasos para peatones no regulados por semáforo o agente, ¿tienen preferencia los peatones?

At pedestrian crossings not controlled by traffic lights or a traffic officer, do pedestrians have right of way?

  • ANo, aunque por cortesía se les puede ceder el paso.No, although you may let them go first out of courtesy.
  • BSí, en cualquier caso.Yes, in all cases.
  • CSí, solamente en vías urbanas.Yes, but only on urban roads.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, en cualquier caso.Yes, in all cases.
Explanation

At properly marked pedestrian crossings, pedestrians have right of way over vehicles (Article 65 of the General Traffic Regulations), both on urban and non-urban roads. Only when the crossing is controlled by traffic lights or a traffic officer do you follow their instructions.

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