Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 606 / 982

¿Está prohibido adelantar en las rotondas?

Is overtaking prohibited at roundabouts?

ASí, porque son intersecciones.Yes, because they are junctions.
BSí, solo en vías interurbanas.Yes, only on interurban roads.
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Explanation

Although overtaking is prohibited at and near junctions, the RGC expressly makes an exception for roundabouts (Article 87.1.c of the RGC). So you may overtake within a roundabout if you do it safely.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 87.1.c1.º Se trate de una plaza de circulación giratoria o glorieta.Read the full rule

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