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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 488 / 982

En zona urbana, ¿es obligatorio ceder el paso a un autobús que se incorpora desde una parada señalizada?

In an urban area, must you give way to a bus pulling out from a marked bus stop?

  • ANo, no es obligatorio, pero sí recomendable.No, it is not compulsory, but it is advisable.
  • BSí, pero solo reduciendo la velocidad, nunca deteniéndose.Yes, but only by slowing down, never by stopping.
  • CSí. Además, debe detenerse si es necesario.Yes. You must also stop if necessary.
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  • CSí. Además, debe detenerse si es necesario.Yes. You must also stop if necessary.
Explanation

In built-up areas, to help a bus pull out from a marked stop, other drivers must move over sideways if possible or slow down, stopping if necessary (Article 73.2 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC)). It is not just a recommendation.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 73.2llegando a detenerse, si fuera preciso, para que los vehículos de transporte colectivo puedan efectuar la maniobraRead the full rule

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