Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 345 / 534

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Un turismo ocupado únicamente por el conductor, ¿podrá circular por un carril VAO?

May a car with only the driver on board use a HOV lane (VAO)?

  • ANo, siempre ha de estar ocupado por el número de personas que se fije.No, it must always carry the number of people that has been set.
  • BSi, ya que está dedicado al transporte de personas.Yes, because it is intended for carrying people.
  • CSi, cuando ostente la señal de minusválido, V-15.Yes, when it displays the V-15 disabled badge.
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Correct answer

  • CSi, cuando ostente la señal de minusválido, V-15.Yes, when it displays the V-15 disabled badge.
Explanation

As a general rule, the BUS-HOV lane (BUS-VAO) may be used by two- or three-wheeled motorcycles, cars, buses with a maximum authorised mass of more than 3,500 kg, articulated buses and adaptable mixed-use vehicles carrying the number of occupants set for each stretch. All other vehicles and combinations of vehicles, including cars with trailers, cycles and mopeds, may not use it. However, it 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 of more than 3,500 kg and articulated buses. - Vehicles classed as taxis under the usage criterion in Annex II of the General Vehicle Regulations, with an exterior light unit and a valid taxi licence. - Police, fire, civil protection, rescue and medical vehicles on an emergency call, and maintenance teams for the road's facilities and infrastructure. - Vehicles with environmental badges (CERO, ECO, B and C) may use the BUS-HOV lane only when road signs say so.

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