Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 108 / 574

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La carga sobresale en un vehículo. ¿Es obligatorio señalizarla con el cartel de la imagen?

A vehicle's load sticks out. Is it compulsory to mark it with the panel in the picture?

  • ASí. Todos los vehículos deben poner el cartel, pero solo cuando la carga no se puede dividir.Yes. All vehicles must display the panel, but only when the load cannot be divided.
  • BSolo es obligatorio cuando la carga sobresale por detrás.It is only compulsory when the load sticks out at the back.
  • CNo. Excepto para los vehículos de mercancías.No. Except for goods vehicles.
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Correct answer

  • BSolo es obligatorio cuando la carga sobresale por detrás.It is only compulsory when the load sticks out at the back.
Explanation

Under Article 15 of the General Traffic Regulations, a load that sticks out at the back of the vehicle must be marked with sign V-20, a square panel with red and white stripes. This obligation applies to any vehicle, not only goods vehicles, and to both divisible and indivisible loads.

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