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Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 430 / 574

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Cuando la carga sobresale de un vehículo, ¿es obligatorio señalizarla con el panel que se muestra en la imagen?

When a load sticks out of a vehicle, is it compulsory to signal it with the panel shown in the picture?

  • ANo, excepto en los vehículos destinados al transporte de mercancías.No, except on vehicles used for carrying goods.
  • BEs obligatorio solo si la carga sobresale por la parte trasera.It is compulsory only if the load sticks out at the back.
  • CSí, para todo tipo de vehículos, pero solo cuando la carga sea indivisible.Yes, for all types of vehicle, but only when the load is indivisible.
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Correct answer

  • BEs obligatorio solo si la carga sobresale por la parte trasera.It is compulsory only if the load sticks out at the back.
Explanation

According to the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), a load that sticks out at the back of the vehicle must be signalled with the V-20 panel. This is required to prevent accidents and warn other drivers of a load that may extend beyond the outline of the vehicle, which can be a risk on the road. Specifically, the signal is needed so that other vehicles have enough information about the movement and size of the loaded vehicle, which helps road safety.

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