Topic: Right of way · Nº 241 / 403
En un paso de peatones regulado por semáforo, si el semáforo no funciona, ¿debe detenerse y ceder el paso a los peatones que quieren cruzar?
At a pedestrian crossing controlled by traffic lights, if the lights are not working, must you stop and give way to pedestrians who want to cross?
- ASolo si quien intenta cruzar es un grupo de escolares.Only if the people trying to cross are a group of schoolchildren.
- BNo, porque los vehículos tienen prioridad.No, because vehicles have right of way.
- CSí, porque los peatones tienen prioridad.Yes, because pedestrians have right of way.
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- CSí, porque los peatones tienen prioridad.Yes, because pedestrians have right of way.
Under Article 65.1.a of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), pedestrians have right of way on properly marked pedestrian crossings. If the traffic lights are not working, the crossing is still marked by its road markings, and you must give way to pedestrians.
En los pasos para peatones debidamente señalizados, aceras y demás zonas peatonales.Read the full rule
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