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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 332 / 982

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¿Qué distancia lateral dejaremos al adelantar a un ciclomotor en poblado?

What side gap will we leave when overtaking a moped in a built-up area?

  • A1 metro.1 metre.
  • B1,5 metros como mínimo.At least 1.5 metres.
  • CProporcional a la velocidad, anchura y características de la calzada.In proportion to the speed, width and characteristics of the carriageway.
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  • B1,5 metros como mínimo.At least 1.5 metres.
Explanation

Under Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), as worded by RD 518/2026, when overtaking a moped you must occupy part or all of the adjacent or opposite lane and leave a safety gap of at least 1.5 metres, also in built-up areas.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 85.4 (redacción del RD 518/2026)Cuando se adelante a peatones, animales, vehículos de tracción animal, ciclomotores, vehículos de movilidad personal, ciclistas o conjunto de ciclistasRead the full rule

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