Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 136 / 961

En una carretera convencional, ¿se permite exceder el límite de velocidad para adelantar?

On a conventional road, may you exceed the speed limit to overtake?

  • ASí, hasta 140 km/h.Yes, up to 140 km/h.
  • BSí, 20 km/h más.Yes, by 20 km/h.
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  • CNo.No.
Explanation

No. Since 21 March 2022, when Article 51 of the General Traffic Regulations was repealed by Law 18/2021, you may not exceed the limit by 20 km/h to overtake on any road. You must overtake without going above the maximum speed.

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