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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 790 / 982

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¿Se podrá adelantar en un paso para peatones?

Can you overtake on a pedestrian crossing?

  • ANo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
  • BSí, si la vía es de sentido único.Yes, if the road is one-way.
  • CSí, cuando el adelantamiento se realice a velocidad tan reducida que permita detenerme a tiempo si surge un peligro.Yes, when overtaking at a speed low enough to let me stop in time if danger arises.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, 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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