Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 896 / 1397
¿Es correcto rebasar la línea longitudinal continua para adelantar a un ciclista?
Is it correct to cross the continuous longitudinal line to overtake a cyclist?
- ASí.Yes.
- BNo, salvo que el ciclista esté detenido.No, unless the cyclist has stopped.
- CNo.No.
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- ASí.Yes.
Under article 88.2 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), even where overtaking is prohibited, cyclists may be overtaken by using the part of the carriageway for oncoming traffic, even crossing the continuous line, when their speed allows it to be done without risk. Article 85.4 requires you to use part or all of the adjacent or opposite lane, leaving at least 1.5 metres, both inside and outside built-up areas; if there is more than one lane in each direction, the lane change must be complete.
debe efectuarlo ocupando parte o la totalidad del carril contiguo o contrario, en su caso, de la calzada y guardando una anchura de seguridad de, al menos, 1,5 metrosRead the full rule
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