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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 114 / 1397

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¿Qué indica el semáforo rojo en forma de aspa sobre el carril izquierdo?

What does the red X-shaped light above the left-hand lane show?

  • AQue se puede circular por ese carril extremando la precaución.That you may use that lane taking extreme care.
  • BQue el carril izquierdo está reservado para adelantar.That the left-hand lane is reserved for overtaking.
  • CLa prohibición de ocupar ese carril; quien circule por él debe abandonarlo lo antes posible.That using that lane is prohibited; anyone driving in it must leave it as soon as possible.
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  • CLa prohibición de ocupar ese carril; quien circule por él debe abandonarlo lo antes posible.That using that lane is prohibited; anyone driving in it must leave it as soon as possible.
Explanation

A red X-shaped light above a lane prohibits using it, and anyone already driving in it must leave it as quickly as possible. These lane traffic lights only apply to vehicles travelling in the lane they are placed above.

The rule · Real Decreto 465/2025, de 10 de junio, por el que se modifica el Reglamento General de Circulación en materia de señalización de tráfico · Anexo I RGC, 4.3.aUna luz roja en forma de aspa determina la prohibición de ocupar el carrilRead the full rule

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