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Proposed Changes to Lane Legislation to Benefit Emergency Vehicles and Motorbikes
Spain's DGT plans to change traffic laws, explaining how drivers must give way to emergency vehicles, an act previously based on courtesy. Motorbikes may use hard shoulders during congestion under certain conditions. New rules will prohibit overtaking in adverse weather, mandating all traffic to use the righthand lane. Creating an emergency corridor for service vehicles will be obligatory. These changes, aimed at improving safety, are set to be enacted in 2025.
The post Proposed Changes to Lane Legislation to Benefit Emergency Vehicles and Motorbikes first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Are You Permitted to Cross a Solid White Line to Overtake Cyclists?
Cyclists are amongst the most vulnerable road users, and must be afforded a safe distance when overtaking. Specifically, you must give a minimum of 1.5 metres lateral distance when overtaking. In the event that the road has two or more lanes in the same direction, you must move entirely into the second lane to pass. …
The post Are You Permitted to Cross a Solid White Line to Overtake Cyclists? first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Places it is Forbidden to Overtake
Overtaking is one of the most dangerous manoeuvres in vehicle traffic and therefore safety measures must be taken to avoid generating a risk for the driver and third parties. You might remember from previous articles that there used to be a rule whereas in certain circumstances it was permitted to exceed the maximum permitted speed …
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