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Topic: Duties of drivers and pedestrians · Nº 19 / 200

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¿Está permitida la circulación de vehículos y ciclomotores con el llamado escape libre?

Are vehicles and mopeds allowed on the road with a so-called open exhaust?

  • ASí, en vehículos con una M.M.A. igual o inferior a 3.500 kg.Yes, in vehicles with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg or less.
  • BSolo está permitido en motocicletas y ciclomotores.It is only permitted on motorcycles and mopeds.
  • CNo, está totalmente prohibido.No, it is completely prohibited.
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  • CNo, está totalmente prohibido.No, it is completely prohibited.
Explanation

Driving vehicles and mopeds with a so-called open exhaust is completely prohibited. An open exhaust is an exhaust system with no silencer or with a modified silencer; it significantly increases engine noise and can exceed the emission limits allowed by law.

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