Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 990 / 1397
¿Se permite que los vehículos prioritarios en servicio de emergencia utilicen únicamente la señal luminosa?
May priority vehicles on an emergency call use only the light signal?
- ASí, cuando no suponga un peligro para los demás usuarios.Yes, when it does not endanger other road users.
- BNo, tienen que utilizar simultáneamente la señal luminosa y acústica.No, they must use the light and sound signals at the same time.
- CSí, cuando circulen por vía urbana.Yes, when driving in built-up areas.
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Correct answer
- ASí, cuando no suponga un peligro para los demás usuarios.Yes, when it does not endanger other road users.
Priority vehicles on an emergency call may use only the light signal if they make sure they do not endanger other road users. This is laid down in the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), which say that, provided safety is not put at risk, they may do without the sound signal. So the correct answer is ‘Yes, when it does not endanger other road users’. Using only the light signal is an exception allowed in these specific circumstances.
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