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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 132 / 839

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Por una avería y de día, ¿qué debe hacer si su vehículo queda inmovilizado en una autopista?

During the day, what must you do if your vehicle breaks down and comes to a standstill on a motorway (autopista)?

  • AColocar 2 triángulos de señalización a 50 metros y visibles desde 100 metros.Place 2 warning triangles 50 metres away, visible from 100 metres.
  • BColocar el dispositivo de señalización en la parte más alta posible del vehículo para que sea bien visible y encender las luces de emergencia.Place the warning device as high as possible on the vehicle so that it can be seen clearly, and switch on the hazard warning lights.
  • CAvisar lo antes posible desde un poste SOS.Call for help as soon as possible from an SOS post.
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  • BColocar el dispositivo de señalización en la parte más alta posible del vehículo para que sea bien visible y encender las luces de emergencia.Place the warning device as high as possible on the vehicle so that it can be seen clearly, and switch on the hazard warning lights.
Explanation

Since 2026 the hazard warning device is the V-16 light, which is placed on the highest part of the vehicle without having to step onto the carriageway. Article 130 of the General Traffic Regulations requires you to use it and to switch on the hazard warning lights if the vehicle comes to a standstill because of a breakdown.

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