Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 371 / 574
¿Está permitido que viajen 6 personas en un turismo de 5 plazas, incluido el conductor?
Is it allowed for 6 people to travel in a 5-seat car, including the driver?
- ANo, no se pueden ocupar más plazas de las autorizadas.No, you may not occupy more seats than the number authorised.
- BSí, cuando no se supera la M.M.A del vehículo.Yes, as long as the vehicle's MAM is not exceeded.
- CSí, cuando el vehículo circula en vías urbanas.Yes, when the vehicle is driven on urban roads.
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- ANo, no se pueden ocupar más plazas de las autorizadas.No, you may not occupy more seats than the number authorised.
In Spain, under the General Traffic Regulations, cars are designed to carry a maximum of 9 people, including the driver. However, in a car with 5 seats a sixth person may not be carried, because the number of authorised seats would be exceeded. This limit keeps all occupants and the vehicle itself safe, and follows the traffic rules on vehicle capacity that aim to prevent accidents.
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