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Topic: Duties of drivers and pedestrians · Nº 47 / 200

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Todo peatón que circule por el arcén de una vía fuera de poblado, entre el ocaso y la salida del sol, ¿debe ir provisto de un elemento luminoso o retrorreflectante?

Must every pedestrian walking on the hard shoulder of a road outside built-up areas between sunset and sunrise carry a lit or retroreflective item?

  • ANo, si circula lo más próximo posible al borde de la calzada.No, if they walk as close as possible to the edge of the carriageway.
  • BSí, para hacerse visible a una distancia mínima de 150 metros por los conductores que se le aproximen.Yes, so that approaching drivers can see them from a distance of at least 150 metres.
  • CSí, pero solamente debe llevarlo puesto cuando existan condiciones meteorológicas que disminuyan sensiblemente la visibilidad.Yes, but they only need to wear it when the weather significantly reduces visibility.
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  • BSí, para hacerse visible a una distancia mínima de 150 metros por los conductores que se le aproximen.Yes, so that approaching drivers can see them from a distance of at least 150 metres.
Explanation

Between sunset and sunrise, a pedestrian walking on the carriageway or hard shoulder outside built-up areas must carry a lit or retroreflective item that makes them visible to drivers from at least 150 metres away.

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