Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 638 / 1397

¿Qué indica una flecha verde en un semáforo reservado para un carril?

What does a green arrow on a traffic light for a particular lane indicate?

  • AQue los vehículos de ese carril deben detenerseThat vehicles in that lane must stop
  • BQue los vehículos de ese carril pueden pasarThat vehicles in that lane may go
  • CQue solo autobuses pueden pasarThat only buses may go
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Correct answer

  • BQue los vehículos de ese carril pueden pasarThat vehicles in that lane may go
Explanation

Under Annex I of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), a downward-pointing green arrow on a lane-control traffic light indicates that you may drive in that lane. It does not exempt you from stopping at a red circular light or from giving way when required.

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