Topic: Right of way · Nº 309 / 403
En un paso a nivel (cruce de ferrocarril), ¿está permitido hacer un giro en U?
At a level crossing (railway crossing), are you allowed to make a U-turn?
- ANo.No.
- BSí, cuando las barreras no estén en movimiento.Yes, when the barriers are not moving.
- CSí, en los pasos a nivel sin barreras.Yes, at level crossings without barriers.
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Correct answer
- ANo.No.
Explanation
Article 79.1 of the General Traffic Regulations expressly prohibits U-turns at level crossings, whether or not they have barriers and whether or not the barriers are moving. A vehicle turning on the tracks would be exposed to an oncoming train.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 79.1
en los pasos a nivel, en los túneles, pasos inferioresRead the full rule
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