Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 929 / 961

Si circula con una motocicleta por una carretera convencional, ¿puede rebasar la velocidad máxima genérica en algún caso?

If you are riding a motorcycle on a conventional road, can you exceed the general maximum speed in any case?

  • ANo, solo la pueden rebasar en 20 Kilómetros por hora para adelantar los turismos.No, only cars may exceed it by 20 kilometres per hour to overtake.
  • BSí, en 20 Kilómetros por hora para adelantar.Yes, by 20 kilometres per hour to overtake.
  • CNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
Explanation

No. Since 2022 no vehicle may exceed the road's maximum speed to overtake, neither motorcycles nor cars: the old option of exceeding it by 20 km/h on conventional roads has been abolished.

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