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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 367 / 1397

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Circula por el carril izquierdo y se enciende el aspa roja. ¿Qué debe hacer?

You are driving in the left lane and the red cross lights up. What must you do?

  • ACambiar de carril rápidamente.Change lane quickly.
  • BDetenerme en el próximo cruce.Stop at the next junction.
  • CDetenerme debajo del aspa roja.Stop under the red cross.
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Correct answer

  • ACambiar de carril rápidamente.Change lane quickly.
Explanation

On a lane control signal, a red light in the shape of a cross prohibits using that lane: anyone driving in it must leave it as soon as possible and safely. It does not require you to stop under the cross or at the next junction.

The rule · Real Decreto 465/2025, de 10 de junio, por el que se modifica el Reglamento General de Circulación en materia de señalización de tráfico · Anexo I, 4.3.aUna luz roja en forma de aspa determina la prohibición de ocupar el carrilRead the full rule

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