Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 903 / 961

¿Puede ser rebasada la velocidad máxima genérica en autopista o vía urbana para adelantar?
May the general maximum speed on a motorway (autopista) or urban road be exceeded in order to overtake?
- ASí, se podrá rebasar en 20 km/hora.Yes, it may be exceeded by 20 km/h.
- BSí, a cualquier velocidad.Yes, at any speed.
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You may not exceed the maximum speed in order to overtake on any type of road. It was never allowed on motorways or urban roads, and the old 20 km/h margin on conventional roads was abolished on 21 March 2022 by Law 18/2021.
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