Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 186 / 961

Un camión de hasta 3500 kg que circula por una carretera convencional, con arcén de 1,50 metros pavimentado, ¿a qué velocidad máxima podrá circular al adelantar?

A lorry of up to 3,500 kg is driving on a conventional road with a 1.50 m paved hard shoulder. What is its maximum speed when overtaking?

  • A110 km/h.110 km/h.
  • B100 km/h.100 km/h.
  • C80 km/h.80 km/h.
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Correct answer

  • C80 km/h.80 km/h.
Explanation

According to the table in Article 48.1.a of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), a lorry may drive at a maximum of 80 km/h on a conventional road, whatever its mass and even if there is a hard shoulder. Since 21 March 2022 there is no longer a 20 km/h margin for overtaking, so it may not exceed 80 km/h when overtaking either.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 51Se deroga por la disposición derogatoria única.2 de la Ley 18/2021, de 20 de diciembre.Read the full rule

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