Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 451 / 982
¿Está permitido adelantar si al hacerlo dificulta la circulación de ciclistas?
Is overtaking allowed if it hinders cyclists?
- ASí, siempre que se haga con precaución y se avise a los ciclistas con antelación.Yes, as long as it is done carefully and the cyclists are warned in advance.
- BSí, siempre, aunque suponga un peligro para los ciclistas.Yes, always, even if it puts the cyclists in danger.
- CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
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Correct answer
- CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
Explanation
Under Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), when overtaking cyclists you must take special care not to put them in any danger, and it is prohibited to overtake in a way that endangers or hinders those travelling in the opposite direction, even if they are on the hard shoulder.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 85.4 (redacción del RD 518/2026)
Queda prohibido adelantar poniendo en peligro o entorpeciendo a quienes circulen en sentido contrario, incluso si circulan por el arcén.Read the full rule
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