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Topic: Right of way · Nº 276 / 403

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Si queda detenido en el interior de un túnel más de dos minutos…

If you are stopped inside a tunnel for more than two minutes...

  • ADebe encender las luces de emergencia.You must switch on the hazard warning lights.
  • BDebe apagar el motor y las luces.You must switch off the engine and the lights.
  • CDebe apagar el motor y dejar el alumbrado de posición encendido.You must switch off the engine and leave the sidelights on.
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  • CDebe apagar el motor y dejar el alumbrado de posición encendido.You must switch off the engine and leave the sidelights on.
Explanation

If the vehicle is stopped in a tunnel for more than two minutes, you must switch off the engine until you can move on and keep the sidelights on (Article 115 of the General Traffic Regulations). Switching off all the lights would stop others from seeing it.

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