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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 761 / 982

¿Está permitido adelantar en los pasos de peatones?

Is overtaking allowed on pedestrian crossings?

  • ASí, si se circula tan despacio que permita detenerse a tiempo si aparece un peatón.Yes, if you drive slowly enough to stop in time if a pedestrian appears.
  • BSí, pero solo en vías urbanas.Yes, but only on urban roads.
  • CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
Explanation

According to Article 87.1.b of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), overtaking is prohibited on marked pedestrian crossings and near them; the exception that allowed overtaking at a very low speed has been removed.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 87.1.b (redacción del RD 518/2026)En los pasos para peatones señalizados como tales, en las intersecciones con vías para ciclistas y en los pasos a nivel, y en sus proximidades.Read the full rule

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