Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 899 / 961

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En esta vía, ¿está permitido superar la velocidad máxima genérica de la vía para adelantar?

On this road, is it permitted to go over the general maximum speed of the road in order to overtake?

  • ASí, hasta los 140 km/h.Yes, up to 140 km/h.
  • BSí, en 20 km/h.Yes, by 20 km/h.
  • CNo.No.
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  • CNo.No.
Explanation

No. Since 21 March 2022 you may not exceed the maximum speed to overtake on any road: Law 18/2021 repealed Article 51 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), which allowed cars and motorcycles to go 20 km/h over it when overtaking.

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