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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 764 / 1397

En caso de contradicción entre una señal vertical y una marca vial, ¿qué prevalece?

If a road sign and a road marking contradict each other, which takes precedence?

  • ALa marca vial.The road marking.
  • BLa señal vertical.The road sign.
  • CLa que esté situada más cerca del conductor.Whichever is closer to the driver.
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Correct answer

  • BLa señal vertical.The road sign.
Explanation

Under Article 133.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), the order of precedence is: officers, temporary signs, traffic lights, road signs and road markings. So if a road sign and a road marking contradict each other, the road sign takes precedence.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 133.1d) Señales verticales de circulación. e) Marcas viales.Read the full rule

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