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Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 287 / 534

¿Puede utilizar el carril VAO un turismo con un remolque ligero?

Can a car towing a light trailer use the HOV lane (VAO)?

  • ASí, está prohibido sólo para remolques pesados.Yes, it is prohibited only for heavy trailers.
  • BNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
  • CSí, pueden circular todo tipo de vehículos, excepto los camiones cuya MMA exceda de 3,500 kg.Yes, all types of vehicle may use it, except lorries with a maximum authorised mass over 3,500 kg.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
Explanation

Under Article 35 of the General Traffic Regulations, the HOV lane (VAO) may only be used by motorcycles, cars and adaptable mixed-use vehicles, and it is expressly closed to cars towing a trailer, whether the trailer is light or heavy.

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