Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1277 / 1397
En caso de contradicción entre la indicación de un semáforo y la orden de los agentes de circulación, ¿qué haremos?
If a traffic light and the instructions of traffic officers contradict each other, what should we do?
- AObedecer las indicaciones del semáforo.Obey the traffic light.
- BObedecer siempre la orden del agente de circulación.Always obey the traffic officer's instructions.
- CAtender al mensaje más restrictivo.Follow whichever message is more restrictive.
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Correct answer
- BObedecer siempre la orden del agente de circulación.Always obey the traffic officer's instructions.
Explanation
Under Article 133.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), the signals and instructions of officers come first in the order of precedence, ahead of temporary signs, traffic lights, road signs and road markings. If they contradict each other, the officer's instructions apply.
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