Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 878 / 1397

¿Qué significado tiene una luz roja en forma de aspa dentro de un semáforo cuadrado?
What does a red X-shaped light in a square traffic light mean?
- AObligación de detenerse ante el semáforoYou must stop at the traffic light
- BPermitido el paso únicamente a turismosOnly cars may go through
- CProhibición de ocupar ese carrilYou must not use that lane
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Correct answer
- CProhibición de ocupar ese carrilYou must not use that lane
Explanation
If, while driving, you come across a square lane-control light with a red X lit inside it, it means that you are completely prohibited from using the lane over which that light is placed.
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