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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 455 / 839

¿Se permite usar señales acústicas en zonas pobladas?

Is the horn allowed in built-up areas?

  • ASí, si el sonido no es molesto.Yes, if the sound is not annoying.
  • BNo, en zonas pobladas están prohibidas.No, it is prohibited in built-up areas.
  • CSí, para evitar un posible accidente.Yes, to avoid a possible accident.
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Correct answer

  • CSí, para evitar un posible accidente.Yes, to avoid a possible accident.
Explanation

In built-up areas, the horn may only be used as an exception and to avoid possible accidents, as Article 110 of the General Traffic Regulations says. This means that, although horn use is restricted and not general, in some situations it is necessary for road safety, especially on narrow roads or roads with many bends.

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