Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 561 / 982

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When reversing to park...

  • Adebe conectar la señal de emergencia.you must switch on the hazard warning lights.
  • Bno está permitido recorrer más de 15 metros ni invadir un cruce de vías.you may not reverse more than 15 metres or enter a road junction.
  • Cla maniobra no puede durar más de 15 segundos.the manoeuvre may not last more than 15 seconds.
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  • Bno está permitido recorrer más de 15 metros ni invadir un cruce de vías.you may not reverse more than 15 metres or enter a road junction.
Explanation

As a general rule, reversing is prohibited, except in the following cases, exceptionally and always for the shortest distance necessary: 1. As an additional manoeuvre when stopping, parking or joining the traffic. In this case you may not reverse more than 15 metres or enter a road junction. 2. When it is not possible to move forwards, turn or make a U-turn. In this case there is no limit on the reversing distance, and you may even enter a road junction if necessary. Reversing is prohibited on dual carriageways (autovías) and motorways (autopistas).

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