Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 325 / 574

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¿Debe un turismo que transporta una carga que sobresale por detrás, señalizarla durante el día?

Must a car carrying a load that sticks out from the back mark it during the day?

  • ANo, sólo es obligatorio para los camiones.No, this is only compulsory for lorries.
  • BSí, con un panel reglamentario.Yes, with a regulation panel.
  • CSí, con un trapo rojo.Yes, with a red cloth.
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  • BSí, con un panel reglamentario.Yes, with a regulation panel.
Explanation

Whenever the load sticks out from the back of the vehicle (except for vehicles less than 1 metre wide), it must be marked with a 50 × 50 centimetre panel (V-20) painted with alternating red and white diagonal stripes. The panel must be placed at the rear end of the load so that it is always at right angles to the length of the vehicle. When the vehicle is driven between sunset and sunrise, or in weather or other conditions that greatly reduce visibility, the load must also be marked with a red light.

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