Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 542 / 1397
En una intersección hay una señal vertical de STOP y una marca vial que dice "CEDA EL PASO". ¿Cuál debe obedecer?
At a junction there is a STOP sign and a road marking that says ‘CEDA EL PASO’ (give way). Which must you obey?
- ALa señal vertical de stop.The STOP sign.
- BNinguna de las dos, en este caso se aplicará la norma general de prioridad.Neither; in this case the general right-of-way rule applies.
- CLa marca vial de "CEDA EL PASO".The ‘CEDA EL PASO’ road marking.
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Correct answer
- ALa señal vertical de stop.The STOP sign.
Explanation
Under Article 133 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), road signs take precedence over road markings. If a STOP sign and a give way marking contradict each other, the sign prevails: you must stop and then give way.
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