Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 472 / 534
Un menor de más de 14 años que circula conduciendo una bicicleta, ¿puede hacerlo por una autovía?
Can a person under 18 but over 14 ride a bicycle on a dual carriageway (autovía)?
- ASí, y también pueden circular por las autopistas.Yes, and they may also ride on motorways (autopistas).
- BNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
- CSí, excepto que por seguridad, esté prohibido mediante señal.Yes, unless it is prohibited by a sign for safety reasons.
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- CSí, excepto que por seguridad, esté prohibido mediante señal.Yes, unless it is prohibited by a sign for safety reasons.
Explanation
Cyclists over 14 may ride on the hard shoulder of dual carriageways (autovías), unless this is prohibited for safety reasons by the relevant sign, together with a panel showing the alternative route. They may never ride on motorways (autopistas).
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