Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 165 / 574
La carga que sobresalga de la proyección en planta del vehículo, ¿debe ir protegida?
Must a load that sticks out beyond the vehicle's outline as seen from above be protected?
- ASí, en la parte saliente para reducir los efectos de un roce o choque posibles.Yes, on the part that sticks out, to reduce the effects of any possible scrape or collision.
- BNo, no es necesario si va debidamente señalizada.No, it is not necessary if it is properly marked.
- CÚnicamente cuando se circule entre la puesta y la salida del sol.Only when driving between sunset and sunrise.
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- ASí, en la parte saliente para reducir los efectos de un roce o choque posibles.Yes, on the part that sticks out, to reduce the effects of any possible scrape or collision.
Explanation
Under Article 15 of the General Traffic Regulations, a load that sticks out beyond the vehicle's outline must be covered at its protruding end to reduce the effects of a possible scrape or collision. This is an obligation in addition to marking it, by day and by night.
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