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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 609 / 839

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¿Está permitido el uso del alumbrado de largo alcance al circular por una travesía?

Is main beam allowed when driving through a travesía (stretch of road through a town)?

  • ANo.No.
  • BSi, en travesías insuficientemente iluminadas.Yes, on insufficiently lit travesías.
  • CSólo si se circula a una velocidad superior a 40 km/h.Only if driving at more than 40 km/h.
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Correct answer

  • ANo.No.
Explanation

A travesía is a stretch of public road inside a built-up area, so we will use the sidelights together with dipped headlights, whether the travesía is sufficiently or insufficiently lit. Remember that main beam is prohibited in built-up areas, because we could dazzle a road user we are unable to see. Driving with sidelights alone is prohibited; they must always go with some other light.

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