Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 983 / 1397

Si nos encontramos con dos señales del mismo tipo con indicaciones contradictorias ¿a cuál de ellas debemos obedecer?

If you find two signs of the same type with contradictory instructions, which one must you obey?

  • AA la más prioritaria.The one with the highest precedence.
  • BA la más restrictiva.The most restrictive one.
  • CLas señales de los semáforos siempre prevalecerán.Traffic lights always take precedence.
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Correct answer

  • BA la más restrictiva.The most restrictive one.
Explanation

If you find two signs with different instructions that contradict each other, the most restrictive one takes precedence; if they are of different types, the one with the highest precedence applies.

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