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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 226 / 961

¿Se puede superar la velocidad máxima indicada en una señal de limitación de velocidad?

Can you go faster than the maximum speed shown on a speed limit sign?

  • ASí, hasta 20 km/h para adelantar.Yes, by up to 20 km/h to overtake.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, si las circunstancias lo permiten.Yes, if the circumstances allow it.
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Correct answer

  • BNo.No.
Explanation

The maximum speed sign (R-301) prohibits driving faster than the speed shown while it applies. You may not exceed it to overtake, because the 20 km/h margin in the former Article 51 of the RGC has been repealed, nor because the circumstances seem favourable: circumstances can only require you to go more slowly.

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