Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1022 / 1397
En una zona de obras, una persona de la obra le pide que se detenga. ¿Está usted obligado a obedecer?
In a roadworks area, a road worker asks you to stop. Must you obey?
- ASí, porque está autorizado para regular el paso de vehículos en la zona de obras.Yes, because they are authorised to control the passage of vehicles in the roadworks area.
- BSolo si circulan vehículos en sentido contrario.Only if there are vehicles coming the other way.
- CNo, porque no es un agente de tráfico.No, because they are not a traffic officer.
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Correct answer
- ASí, porque está autorizado para regular el paso de vehículos en la zona de obras.Yes, because they are authorised to control the passage of vehicles in the roadworks area.
Explanation
Under Article 141.4 of the General Traffic Regulations, roadworks staff may control the passage of vehicles using signals on a paddle, and Article 60.5 requires road users to follow the directions of staff assigned to control traffic. You must stop.
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