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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 739 / 839

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Un vehículo que circula por un carril adicional, ¿está obligado a llevar algún tipo de alumbrado?

A vehicle driving in an additional lane: must it have any lights on?

  • ASí, la luz de corto alcance.Yes, dipped headlights.
  • BSí, la luz de corto alcance, pero no está obligado cuando circula de día.Yes, dipped headlights, but not when driving during the day.
  • CSí, luces de posición.Yes, sidelights.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, la luz de corto alcance.Yes, dipped headlights.
Explanation

According to Article 104 of the General Traffic Regulations, anyone driving in a temporary additional lane, a reversible lane or in the opposite direction to normal must have dipped headlights on, also during the day, so that oncoming traffic can see them.

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