Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 496 / 982
¿Está permitido adelantar en los pasos para peatones?
Is overtaking allowed on pedestrian crossings?
- ASí, a una velocidad tan reducida que permita detenerse a tiempo si surgiera peligro de atropello.Yes, at a speed low enough to stop in time if there is a risk of hitting someone.
- BSí, pero únicamente en vías urbanas.Yes, but only on urban roads.
- CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
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Correct answer
- CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
Explanation
According to Article 87.1.b of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), overtaking is prohibited on marked pedestrian crossings and near them; the exception that allowed overtaking at a very low speed has been removed.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 87.1.b (redacción del RD 518/2026)
En los pasos para peatones señalizados como tales, en las intersecciones con vías para ciclistas y en los pasos a nivel, y en sus proximidades.Read the full rule
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