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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 823 / 1397

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¿Podría el vehículo que observamos en la fotografía adelantar al ciclista que le precede según la señalización existente?

According to the existing signs and markings, could the vehicle in the photograph overtake the cyclist in front of it?

  • ASí, pero sin atravesar la línea continua.Yes, but without crossing the continuous line.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, atravesando la línea del centro de la calzada y dejando como mínimo 1,50 m. de separación, cuando no circulen vehículos en sentido contrario.Yes, crossing the line in the centre of the carriageway and leaving a gap of at least 1.50 m, when there are no vehicles coming the other way.
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  • CSí, atravesando la línea del centro de la calzada y dejando como mínimo 1,50 m. de separación, cuando no circulen vehículos en sentido contrario.Yes, crossing the line in the centre of the carriageway and leaving a gap of at least 1.50 m, when there are no vehicles coming the other way.
Explanation

You may overtake a cyclist even where overtaking is prohibited, moving onto the opposite side of the road if nobody is coming and it can be done without risk. You must leave a gap of at least 1.5 metres and, from 1 October 2026, outside built-up areas you must reduce your speed by at least 20 km/h.

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