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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1257 / 1397

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Si detrás de su vehículo se sitúa un agente en una motocicleta que lleva encendido el dispositivo que emite luz roja intermitente, ¿qué debe hacer?

If a police officer on a motorcycle with its flashing red light on moves in behind your vehicle, what must you do?

  • AContinuar circulando hasta que el agente no emplee la megafonía.Keep driving until the officer uses the loudspeaker.
  • BDetenerse cuando pueda y salir del vehículo inmediatamente.Stop when you can and get out of the vehicle immediately.
  • CDetenerse en el lado derecho de la calzada, delante del vehículo policial.Stop on the right-hand side of the carriageway, in front of the police vehicle.
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  • CDetenerse en el lado derecho de la calzada, delante del vehículo policial.Stop on the right-hand side of the carriageway, in front of the police vehicle.
Explanation

A flashing red light on a police vehicle behind you orders you to stop. You must do so on the right-hand side of the carriageway, in front of the police vehicle, in a safe place, and wait inside your vehicle for the officer's instructions.

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