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Un tractor agrícola de 3000 kg. de MMA, una bicicleta y un ciclomotor circulan por el arcén. ¿Es correcto?

An agricultural tractor with a MAM of 3,000 kg, a bicycle and a moped are travelling on the hard shoulder. Is this correct?

  • ANo, sólo debe circular por el arcén la bicicleta.No, only the bicycle should travel on the hard shoulder.
  • BSí, todos deben circular por el arcén.Yes, they must all travel on the hard shoulder.
  • CSí, salvo el tractor, que debe circular por la calzada.Yes, except the tractor, which must travel on the carriageway.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, todos deben circular por el arcén.Yes, they must all travel on the hard shoulder.
Explanation

Drivers of any animal-drawn vehicle, special vehicle with a maximum authorised weight of no more than 3,500 kg, cycle, moped, cyclist support vehicle or vehicle for people with reduced mobility must use the hard shoulder on their right if there is no road, or part of the road, specially intended for them, as long as it is usable and wide enough for each of them. If it is not, they must use the part of the carriageway that is strictly necessary.

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