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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 483 / 626

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Si nuestro vehículo queda inmovilizado por avería en una calzada de sentido único...

If our vehicle breaks down and is immobilised on a one-way carriageway...

  • AColocaremos dos triángulos de preseñalización a 50 metros del vehículo y visible por lo menos a 100 metros.We will place two warning triangles 50 metres from the vehicle, visible from at least 100 metres.
  • BColocaremos un triángulo de preseñalización a 50 metros, por la parte delantera del vehículo.We will place one warning triangle 50 metres in front of the vehicle.
  • CColocaremos el dispositivo luminoso de preseñalización de peligro en la parte más alta posible del vehículo inmovilizado garantizado su máxima visibilidad.We will place the light-emitting hazard warning device on the highest possible part of the immobilised vehicle, ensuring maximum visibility.
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  • CColocaremos el dispositivo luminoso de preseñalización de peligro en la parte más alta posible del vehículo inmovilizado garantizado su máxima visibilidad.We will place the light-emitting hazard warning device on the highest possible part of the immobilised vehicle, ensuring maximum visibility.
Explanation

The V-16 hazard warning device is a type-approved amber flashing light with geolocation, powered by its own battery. It must be placed on the highest part of the immobilised vehicle to ensure maximum visibility. At present the V-16 is the only legal option for signalling an immobilised vehicle or an obstacle on the road; warning triangles are no longer used.

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