Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 466 / 574

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¿Es correcto que un conductor deposite la carga en la calzada, para organizar su traslado al punto de destino?

Is it correct for a driver to put the load on the carriageway to organise moving it to its destination?

  • ANo, depositar la carga en la calzada, o en la acera, está prohibido.No, putting the load on the carriageway or the pavement is prohibited.
  • BSí, mientras no interrumpa la circulación..Yes, as long as it does not interrupt traffic.
  • CSí, pero durante un tiempo inferior a dos minutos.Yes, but for less than two minutes.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, depositar la carga en la calzada, o en la acera, está prohibido.No, putting the load on the carriageway or the pavement is prohibited.
Explanation

No. Loading and unloading must be done off the road and, if it is unavoidable to do it on the road, it is prohibited to put the goods on the carriageway, the hard shoulder or pedestrian areas (Article 16 of the General Traffic Regulations), even for a moment.

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