Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 23 / 150
¿Puedes circular por una zona de bajas emisiones si tu vehículo no cumple las condiciones exigidas por la autoridad?
Can you drive in a low emission zone (ZBE) if your vehicle does not meet the conditions set by the authority?
- ASí, porque no se infringe ninguna norma de circulación.Yes, because no traffic rule is broken.
- BSí, siempre que el vehículo lleve al menos 2 personas.Yes, as long as there are at least 2 people in the vehicle.
- CNo, está prohibido y se sanciona.No, it is prohibited and you can be fined.
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Correct answer
- CNo, está prohibido y se sanciona.No, it is prohibited and you can be fined.
Explanation
The authorities may restrict entry to and driving in low emission zones (Article 157 of the General Traffic Regulations). Driving in them without meeting the required conditions is an offence that can be fined, even if there are several people in the vehicle.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 157
Las autoridades competentes podrán establecer medidas de restricción total o parcial de entrada y circulación de vehículos en las zonas de bajas emisionesRead the full rule
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