Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 921 / 961
Cuando se adelante a vehículos de tracción animal, la separación lateral...
When overtaking animal-drawn vehicles, the lateral clearance...
- Ano debe ser inferior a 1,5 metros, solo cuando el adelantamiento se realice fuera de poblado.must not be less than 1.5 metres, only when overtaking outside built-up areas.
- Bdebe ser de al menos 1,5 metros, tanto en poblado como fuera de poblado.must be at least 1.5 metres, both in and outside built-up areas.
- Cdebe ser proporcional a la anchura y características de la vía.must be in proportion to the width and characteristics of the road.
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- Bdebe ser de al menos 1,5 metros, tanto en poblado como fuera de poblado.must be at least 1.5 metres, both in and outside built-up areas.
Explanation
According to Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), when overtaking animal-drawn vehicles, pedestrians, animals, cyclists, mopeds or personal mobility vehicles, you must keep a safety clearance of at least 1.5 metres, with no distinction between built-up areas and outside them.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 85.4 (redacción del RD 518/2026)
debe efectuarlo ocupando parte o la totalidad del carril contiguo o contrario, en su caso, de la calzada y guardando una anchura de seguridad de, al menos, 1,5 metrosRead the full rule
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