Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 215 / 574
¿Se permite llevar las puertas abiertas o el maletero abierto para aumentar la capacidad de carga?
Is it allowed to drive with the doors or the boot open to carry more load?
- ANo las puertas, pero sí el maletero si la carga está bien sujeta y no puede caerse.Not the doors, but the boot is allowed if the load is well secured and cannot fall out.
- BNo, salvo en vehículos destinados al transporte de mercancías.No, except in vehicles used for carrying goods.
- CNo.No.
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- CNo.No.
Explanation
No. Article 114 of the General Traffic Regulations prohibits driving with the vehicle's doors open. An open boot also usually covers the number plate and rear lights, which Article 14 prohibits, and leaves the load at risk of falling out.
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