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Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 248 / 534

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Si conduce una motocicleta por una autovía con tres o más carriles, ¿le está permitido circular por el carril situado más a la izquierda?

If you are riding a motorcycle on a dual carriageway (autovía) with three or more lanes, are you allowed to use the lane furthest to the left?

  • ASí, cuando las circunstancias del tráfico o la vía lo aconsejen.Yes, when traffic or road conditions make it advisable.
  • BSolo cuando la circulación se encuentre saturada.Only when traffic is congested.
  • CNo, solo puede utilizar los carriles derecho y central.No, you may only use the right-hand and centre lanes.
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  • ASí, cuando las circunstancias del tráfico o la vía lo aconsejen.Yes, when traffic or road conditions make it advisable.
Explanation

Outside built-up areas, on carriageways with several lanes in the same direction, you normally drive in the right-hand lane, but you may use the others when traffic or road conditions make it advisable, without obstructing those behind you (Article 31 of the General Traffic Regulations). This applies equally to motorcycles and cars.

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