Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 361 / 839
¿Se puede circular por una vía interurbana con las luces largas en caso de lluvia intensa o niebla densa?
May you drive on a road outside built-up areas with main beam in heavy rain or dense fog?
- ASí, pero no se recomienda porque el reflejo en la niebla o la lluvia puede deslumbrar.Yes, but it is not recommended, because the reflection in the fog or rain can dazzle.
- BNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
- CSí, porque en este caso la vía está insuficientemente iluminada.Yes, because in this case the road is insufficiently lit.
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- ASí, pero no se recomienda porque el reflejo en la niebla o la lluvia puede deslumbrar.Yes, but it is not recommended, because the reflection in the fog or rain can dazzle.
According to Article 106 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), you must use lights in poor visibility, such as heavy rain or dense fog. However, main beam can dazzle other drivers because of the reflections in these conditions, so it is not recommended. That is why the correct answer is that you may use it, but with care because of the risk of dazzling.
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