Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 713 / 1397

¿Qué haremos si circulamos delante de un vehículo de policía que lleva activadas las señales luminosa y acústica y, además, una luz roja intermitente o destellante hacia delante?

What should you do if you are driving in front of a police vehicle that has its light and sound signals on and also a flashing red light facing forwards?

  • ADetener el vehículo en el lado derecho, delante del vehículo de policía.Stop on the right-hand side, in front of the police vehicle.
  • BDetener el vehículo detrás del vehículo de policía.Stop behind the police vehicle.
  • CModerar la velocidad para facilitar el paso al coche de la policía.Slow down to let the police car pass.
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Correct answer

  • ADetener el vehículo en el lado derecho, delante del vehículo de policía.Stop on the right-hand side, in front of the police vehicle.
Explanation

Under Article 69.2 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), if a police vehicle on an emergency call positions itself behind you and also switches on a forward-facing flashing red light, you must stop carefully on the right-hand side, in front of the police vehicle, stay inside and follow the officer's instructions.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 69.2activa además un dispositivo de emisión de luz roja hacia adelante de forma intermitente o destellanteRead the full rule

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