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Topic: Right of way · Nº 81 / 403

Hay mucho tráfico y prevé que se va a quedar detenido en el paso de peatones. ¿Debe entrar en el paso de peatones?

There is heavy traffic and you expect to end up stopped on the pedestrian crossing. Should you drive onto the pedestrian crossing?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BSí, cuando el semáforo esté en verde.Yes, when the traffic light is green.
  • CNo, porque obstaculiza el paso de los peatones.No, because it blocks the way for pedestrians.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, porque obstaculiza el paso de los peatones.No, because it blocks the way for pedestrians.
Explanation

According to Article 59.1 of the General Traffic Regulations, even if you have priority or the traffic light is green, no driver may enter a pedestrian crossing if, because of the traffic, they are likely to end up stopped on it, as this would block pedestrians.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 59.1ningún conductor deberá penetrar con su vehículo en una intersección o en un paso para peatones o para ciclistas si la situación de la circulación es tal que, previsiblemente, pueda quedar detenidoRead the full rule

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