Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 795 / 839

En una vía interurbana con poca iluminación, un turismo circula a menos de 40 km/h. ¿Puede circular con las luces de cruce (faros bajos) encendidas?

On a poorly lit road outside built-up areas, a car is travelling at less than 40 km/h. Can it drive with dipped headlights on?

  • ASí. Puede usar las luces largas cuando no deslumbren a otros conductores.Yes. It may use main beam when it will not dazzle other drivers.
  • BNo. Está obligado a llevar las luces largas.No. It must use main beam.
  • CNo.No.
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Correct answer

  • ASí. Puede usar las luces largas cuando no deslumbren a otros conductores.Yes. It may use main beam when it will not dazzle other drivers.
Explanation

Under Article 101.2 of the General Traffic Regulations, on poorly lit roads outside built-up areas, dipped headlights are compulsory if you are driving at 40 km/h or less and not using main beam. At that speed you may also use main beam if it does not dazzle anyone.

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