Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 905 / 961

¿Cuál es la velocidad máxima, por regla general, para un vehículo especial?

As a general rule, what is the maximum speed for a special vehicle?

  • A45 kilómetros por hora.45 kilometres per hour.
  • B60 kilómetros por hora.60 kilometres per hour.
  • C40 kilómetros por hora.40 kilometres per hour.
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Correct answer

  • C40 kilómetros por hora.40 kilometres per hour.
Explanation

Under Article 48.1.c of the General Traffic Regulations, special vehicles are generally limited to 40 km/h. If they have no brake lights, are towing a trailer or are single-axle tractors (motocultores), the limit is 25 km/h; if they can exceed 60 km/h on the level and meet the requirements, it is 70 km/h.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 48.1.c.2ºLos restantes vehículos especiales: 40 kilómetros por horaRead the full rule

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