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Topic: Duties of drivers and pedestrians · Nº 68 / 200

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Un vehículo tiene el silenciador del escape estropeado. ¿Está permitido circular así?

A vehicle has a damaged exhaust silencer. Is it allowed to drive like that?

  • ASí, solamente en carretera.Yes, but only outside built-up areas.
  • BNo, pero las motos y ciclomotores pueden circular sin él.No, but motorcycles and mopeds may be ridden without it.
  • CNo, por la contaminación acústica que produce.No, because of the noise pollution it causes.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, por la contaminación acústica que produce.No, because of the noise pollution it causes.
Explanation

Vehicles must not be driven while emitting electromagnetic interference, noise, gases, fumes or other pollutants above the established limits. In general, if they emit noise, fumes or gases above the permitted levels, the police may immobilise the vehicle in addition to imposing the corresponding fine.

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