Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 688 / 1397

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¿Esta señal permite adelantar a un vehículo de motor?

Does this sign allow you to overtake a motor vehicle?

  • ANo, salvo que pueda adelantar sin invadir la zona reservada al sentido contrario.No, unless you can overtake without moving into the area for the opposite direction.
  • BNo, en ningún caso.No, under no circumstances.
  • CNo, salvo si se adelanta a un turismo.No, unless you are overtaking a car.
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  • ANo, salvo que pueda adelantar sin invadir la zona reservada al sentido contrario.No, unless you can overtake without moving into the area for the opposite direction.
Explanation

Sign R-305 prohibits overtaking motor vehicles when the manoeuvre involves moving into the area for the opposite direction. If you can overtake without doing so, for example a two-wheeled motorcycle in a wide lane, the sign does not prohibit it.

The rule · Real Decreto 465/2025, de 10 de junio, por el que se modifica el Reglamento General de Circulación en materia de señalización de tráfico · Catálogo, R-305maniobra implique invadir la zona reservada al sentido contrarioRead the full rule

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