Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 814 / 982
Al adelantar al ciclista que aparece en la fotografía, ¿es obligatorio invadir el carril de sentido contrario de la calzada?
When overtaking the cyclist in the photograph, must you move into the lane for the opposite direction?
- ANo.No.
- BNo, porque está prohibido adelantar a los ciclistas.No, because overtaking cyclists is prohibited.
- CSí.Yes.
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- CSí.Yes.
According to Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), to overtake cyclists you must use part or all of the next lane or the opposite lane, keeping a safety gap of at least 1.5 metres and, outside built-up areas, reduce your speed by at least 20 km/h below the road's speed limit. Even if the solid line prohibits overtaking, Article 88.2 allows overtaking cyclists by moving into the opposite direction when, because of their speed, it can be done without risk.
debe efectuarlo ocupando parte o la totalidad del carril contiguo o contrario, en su caso, de la calzada y guardando una anchura de seguridad de, al menos, 1,5 metrosRead the full rule
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