Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 294 / 574

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Cuando la carga sobresale de un vehículo, ¿es obligatorio señalizarla con el panel de la imagen?

When a load sticks out of a vehicle, is it compulsory to mark it with the panel in the picture?

  • ANo, excepto para los vehículos destinados al transporte de mercancías.No, except for vehicles used to carry goods.
  • BSolo es obligatorio si la carga sobresale por la parte trasera.It is only compulsory if the load sticks out at the back.
  • CSí, para todo tipo de vehículos, pero solo cuando la carga sea indivisible.Yes, for all types of vehicle, but only when the load is indivisible.
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Correct answer

  • BSolo es obligatorio si la carga sobresale por la parte trasera.It is only compulsory if the load sticks out at the back.
Explanation

The red and white striped panel (V-20) is compulsory when the load sticks out at the back of the vehicle, to warn those behind about the overhang.

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