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Como norma general, ¿está prohibido adelantar en los pasos peatonales o cerca de ellos?

As a general rule, is overtaking prohibited on pedestrian crossings or near them?

  • ANo.No.
  • BSí.Yes.
  • CEn los pasos peatonales sí, pero no cerca de ellos.On pedestrian crossings yes, but not near them.
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Correct answer

  • BSí.Yes.
Explanation

According to Article 87.1.b of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), overtaking is prohibited on marked pedestrian crossings, at junctions with cycle paths and on level crossings, as well as near them. The ban covers both the crossing itself and the area near it.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 87.1.b (redacción del RD 518/2026)b) En los pasos para peatones señalizados como tales, en las intersecciones con vías para ciclistas y en los pasos a nivel, y en sus proximidades.Read the full rule

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