Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 421 / 839

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De noche, ¿Es obligatorio señalizar una carga que sobresale lateralmente más de 0,40 metros de la luz de posición?

At night, must a load that sticks out sideways more than 0.40 metres beyond the sidelight be signalled?

  • ANo es necesario señalizarla.It does not need to be signalled.
  • BSí, en cada una de las extremidades laterales.Yes, at each of its side ends.
  • CSí, con un panel reflectante de color blanco en ambos lados.Yes, with a white reflective panel on both sides.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, en cada una de las extremidades laterales.Yes, at each of its side ends.
Explanation

According to Article 15 of the General Traffic Regulations, at night or in poor visibility, a load that sticks out sideways more than 0.40 metres beyond the sidelight must be signalled at each side end: with a white light and a white reflector facing forwards, and a red light and a red reflector facing backwards.

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