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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 236 / 982

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Cuando no se puede colocar el vehículo paralelo al borde de la calzada, ¿está permitido parar o estacionar?

When the vehicle cannot be placed parallel to the edge of the carriageway, is stopping or parking permitted?

  • ANo, en ningún caso.No, never.
  • BSólo si el estacionamiento está marcado en batería.Only if the parking bays are marked side by side, perpendicular to the kerb (en batería).
  • CSí, si las características de la vía u otras circunstancias lo permiten.Yes, if the characteristics of the road or other circumstances allow it.
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  • CSí, si las características de la vía u otras circunstancias lo permiten.Yes, if the characteristics of the road or other circumstances allow it.
Explanation

When stopping or parking, the driver must place the vehicle parallel to the edge of the carriageway as a general rule (in line). However, it may be placed differently when the characteristics of the road or other circumstances make this advisable (side by side or at an angle).

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