Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 936 / 1397
En una zona de obras, un operario le indica que debe detener su vehículo. ¿Está usted obligado a obedecer?
In a roadworks area, a worker signals to you to stop your vehicle. Must you obey?
- ANo, sólo los agentes de circulación están autorizados a regular la circulación.No, only traffic officers are authorised to direct traffic.
- BNo, el personal de obras en la vía sólo puede advertir de la necesidad de extremar la precaución.No, road workers can only warn you to take extra care.
- CSí, en ausencia de agentes de circulación, el personal de obras en la vía está autorizado a regular la circulación.Yes, when there are no traffic officers, road workers are authorised to direct traffic.
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- CSí, en ausencia de agentes de circulación, el personal de obras en la vía está autorizado a regular la circulación.Yes, when there are no traffic officers, road workers are authorised to direct traffic.
Explanation
Under Article 141.4 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), when there are no traffic officers, or to assist them, roadworks staff may control the passage of vehicles using signs on a paddle, and Article 60.5 requires drivers to follow their instructions. You must stop.
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