Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 347 / 574

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Por el carril para vehículos de alta ocupación (VAO), ¿puede circular un turismo con remolque?

May a car with a trailer use the high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV lane, VAO)?

  • ASí, cuando el remolque sea ligero.Yes, when the trailer is light.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, cuando lo ocupan el número de personas exigido.Yes, when it carries the required number of people.
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Correct answer

  • BNo.No.
Explanation

In general, the following may use the BUS-VAO lane: two- or three-wheeled motorcycles, cars, buses with a maximum authorised mass over 3,500 kilograms, articulated buses and adaptable dual-purpose vehicles, with the number of occupants set for each stretch. All other vehicles and combinations of vehicles are prohibited, including cars with a trailer, cycles and mopeds. However, the lane may also be used, even with only the driver on board, by: - The authorised types of vehicle if they display the V-15 sign (reduced mobility badge). - Two- or three-wheeled motorcycles. - Buses with a maximum authorised mass over 3,500 kilograms and articulated buses. - Vehicles classified as taxis under the use criteria in Annex II of the General Vehicle Regulations that have an external roof light and a valid taxi licence. - Police, fire, civil protection, rescue and medical vehicles on an emergency call, and maintenance teams for the road and its facilities. - Vehicles with environmental badges (CERO, ECO, B and C) may use the BUS-VAO lane only when road signs indicate so.

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