Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 640 / 961
Al rebasar un vehículo inmovilizado por avería que ocupa parte de su carril, ¿debe reducir la velocidad?
When passing a broken-down (immobilised) vehicle that is partly blocking your lane, must you reduce speed?
- ASí, en al menos 20 km/h respecto al límite de la vía.Yes, by at least 20 km/h below the road's speed limit.
- BSolo al circular fuera de poblado.Only when driving outside built-up areas.
- CNo, basta con dejar una separación lateral de 1,5 metros.No, it is enough to leave a lateral clearance of 1.5 metres.
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- ASí, en al menos 20 km/h respecto al límite de la vía.Yes, by at least 20 km/h below the road's speed limit.
According to Article 88.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), drivers passing a vehicle immobilised by a breakdown or accident that fully or partly occupies their lane must keep a safety clearance of at least 1.5 metres and reduce speed by at least 20 km/h below the limit in force on that road. The rule is not limited to roads outside built-up areas.
y reducir la velocidad en al menos 20 km/h respecto al límite existente en la vía.Read the full rule
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