Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 507 / 982

En una calzada estrecha,¿está permitido realizar una parada encima de la acera?
On a narrow carriageway, is it allowed to stop on the pavement?
- ASí,ya que la vía es estrecha.Yes, because the road is narrow.
- BSí, siempre que no molestemos a los peatones.Yes, as long as we do not disturb pedestrians.
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Stopping or parking is considered to be in a dangerous place, or to seriously obstruct traffic, when it creates a risk or an obstacle to traffic in the following cases: - When the distance between the vehicle and the opposite edge of the carriageway, or a longitudinal marking on it that must not be crossed, is less than 3 metres or, in any case, when it does not let other vehicles pass. - When it prevents another vehicle that is properly stopped or parked from joining the traffic. - When it blocks the normal use of a properly marked entrance or exit of a property for vehicles, people or animals. - When it blocks the normal use of lowered kerbs for people with disabilities. - When it is done on central reservations, separators, traffic islands or other features that channel traffic. - When it prevents a turn allowed by the corresponding sign. - Stopping or parking that, even if not included in the points above, is a danger or seriously obstructs the movement of pedestrians, vehicles or animals.
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