Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 823 / 961
En determinadas circunstancias, un turismo, ¿puede superar para adelantar la velocidad máxima fijada para el tipo de vía por la que circule?
In certain circumstances, may a car exceed the maximum speed set for the type of road it is on in order to overtake?
- ANo, en ningún caso.No, in no case.
- BSí, en carreteras convencionales interurbanas.Yes, on conventional roads outside built-up areas.
- CSí, en todo tipo de vías interurbanas.Yes, on all types of road outside built-up areas.
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Correct answer
- ANo, en ningún caso.No, in no case.
Explanation
No vehicle may exceed the road's maximum speed, not even to overtake. Article 51 of the General Traffic Regulations, which allowed exceeding it by 20 km/h on conventional roads, was repealed by Law 18/2021 with effect from 21 March 2022.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 51
Se deroga por la disposición derogatoria única.2 de la Ley 18/2021, de 20 de diciembre.Read the full rule
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