Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 982 / 1397

Si un vehículo de policía se sitúa detrás del nuestro y, además de la señal luminosa y del aparato emisor de señales acústicas, activa un dispositivo de luz roja intermitente o destellante hacia delante, ¿qué haremos?

If a police vehicle positions itself behind yours and, as well as the light signal and the sound signal device, switches on a forward-facing flashing red light, what should you do?

  • ADetenernos en el lado derecho, detrás del coche policial.Stop on the right-hand side, behind the police car.
  • BDetenernos en el lado derecho, delante del coche policial.Stop on the right-hand side, in front of the police car.
  • CEsperar a que nos den las oportunas instrucciones por el altavoz.Wait to be given instructions over the loudspeaker.
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Correct answer

  • BDetenernos en el lado derecho, delante del coche policial.Stop on the right-hand side, in front of the police car.
Explanation

Under Article 69.2 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), when a police vehicle on an emergency call positions itself behind you and also switches on a forward-facing flashing red light, the driver must stop on the right-hand side, in front of the police car, in a safe place, and stay inside.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 69.2activa además un dispositivo de emisión de luz roja hacia adelante de forma intermitente o destellanteRead the full rule

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