Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1031 / 1397

Si una señal de prohibición está junto a la señal que indica el nombre de la localidad, ¿la prohibición vale para toda la localidad?

If a prohibition sign is next to the sign showing the name of the town, does the prohibition apply to the whole town?

  • AProhíbe solo en el tramo de la carretera que atraviesa la localidad.It applies only on the stretch of road that passes through the town.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, pero dentro de la localidad pueden existir otras señales que modifiquen esa prohibición.Yes, but inside the town there may be other signs that change that prohibition.
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Correct answer

  • CSí, pero dentro de la localidad pueden existir otras señales que modifiquen esa prohibición.Yes, but inside the town there may be other signs that change that prohibition.
Explanation

Under Article 145.3 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), regulatory signs placed next to the sign showing the name of the town apply to the whole built-up area, except on stretches where other signs set different rules.

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