Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1130 / 1397
El semáforo está en verde y un agente le pide que se detenga. ¿Qué debe hacer?
The traffic light is green and a traffic officer tells you to stop. What must you do?
- ADetenerse, porque la señal del agente tiene prioridad.Stop, because the officer's signal takes priority.
- BSeguir, porque el semáforo lo permite.Carry on, because the traffic light allows it.
- CContinuar la marcha, pero deberá ceder el paso a otros vehículos.Carry on, but give way to other vehicles.
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Correct answer
- ADetenerse, porque la señal del agente tiene prioridad.Stop, because the officer's signal takes priority.
When a police officer orders you to stop, their signal takes priority over any traffic signal, including the traffic light. This is set out in the General Traffic Regulations, which recognise the officer's authority to direct traffic and keep the roads safe. So even though the light is green, the driver must stop when the officer signals.
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