Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 719 / 982

¿Se puede conducir marcha atrás en una autopista?

May you reverse on a motorway (autopista)?

  • ANo.No.
  • BSí, para salir de la autopista.Yes, to leave the motorway.
  • CSí, si se ha pasado la salida y el arcén está libre.Yes, if you have missed the exit and the hard shoulder is clear.
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Correct answer

  • ANo.No.
Explanation

No. Article 80.3 of the General Traffic Regulations prohibits reversing on motorways and dual carriageways, including to get back to an exit you have missed; in that case you must continue to the next exit.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 80.3Se prohíbe la maniobra de marcha atrás en autovías y autopistasRead the full rule

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