Article 54. Distance between vehicles.
1. Drivers must leave sufficient space between them and the vehicle in front that allows them to stop in case of abrupt braking without colliding, considering especially the speed and the conditions of adhesion and braking. Cyclists in a group do not need to maintain such separation but must maintain attention, in order to avoid collisions amongst them (LST Art 20,2).
2. In addition to the previous section, the separation must be sufficient to allow the following driver to be overtaken in safety, unless idicating to overtake, except cyclists who travel in groups. Vehicles with a MAM over 3,500 kg and vehicles and vehicle combinations of more than 10m long must keep a minimum separation of 50m (LST Art 20,3).
3. The arrangements in the previous section do not apply:
a) In town.
b) Where overtaking is prohibited.
c) Where there is more than one lane in each direction.
d) When traffic is so saturated that it does not allow overtaking (LST Art 20,4).
4. Infractions of this Article are considered serious offences (LST Art 65.4.c).
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Thursday, 12 July 2007
DIVISION OF ROADS INTO CARRIAGEWAYS
Article 44. Use of carriageways.
1. On roads divided into two carriageways separated by a median strip, barriers or similar means vehicles must use right-hand carriageway.
2. On three-lane roads, the middle lane may be designated for traffic in either direction, or one-way only, either permanently or temporaryily, by means of corresponding signals, and barriers to traffic if one-way only. The competent authority may alter lane directions which will then have to be properly signed.
3. Travel against the stipulated flow is a very serious offence, even where refuges, islands or barriers are not used (LST Art 65.5.f).
1. On roads divided into two carriageways separated by a median strip, barriers or similar means vehicles must use right-hand carriageway.
2. On three-lane roads, the middle lane may be designated for traffic in either direction, or one-way only, either permanently or temporaryily, by means of corresponding signals, and barriers to traffic if one-way only. The competent authority may alter lane directions which will then have to be properly signed.
3. Travel against the stipulated flow is a very serious offence, even where refuges, islands or barriers are not used (LST Art 65.5.f).
REFUGES, ISLANDS, BARRIERS AND ANALOGS
Article 43. Traffic direction.
1. Where refuges, islands or barriers exist, traffic must pass to the right of them, except when they are located in a one-way street or on a carriageway with one direction, in which case traffic may pass either side (LST Art 17).
2. In plazas, roundabouts and road junctions, vehicles will travel leaving the middle part to their left.
3. Travel against the stipulated flow is a very serious offence, even where refuges, islands or barriers are not used (LST Art 65.5.f).
1. Where refuges, islands or barriers exist, traffic must pass to the right of them, except when they are located in a one-way street or on a carriageway with one direction, in which case traffic may pass either side (LST Art 17).
2. In plazas, roundabouts and road junctions, vehicles will travel leaving the middle part to their left.
3. Travel against the stipulated flow is a very serious offence, even where refuges, islands or barriers are not used (LST Art 65.5.f).
Temporary additional traffic lanes
Article 42. Temporary additional traffic lanes.
1. On two-way roads with hard shoulders when the width of the carriageway allows, the competent authority may designate an additional lane of traffic in one direction, by means of provisional signaling and marking by barriers that modify the lane direction.
The effect of this temporary additional lane by using the hard shoulder is to have two lanes in one direction and one in the other. In all cases this will be properly signed. Vehicles that use the hard shoulder and this additional lane must do so at a maximum speed of 80kph and a minimum of 60kph or less if specifically signed, must use dipped headlights at least at all times and must comply with the rules contained in the previous Article if applicable.
2. Contravention of the use of contraflow lanes is a very serious offence; exceeding the speed limits in a contraflow is either a serious or very serious offence, according to severity (LST Art 65.5.f, 65.4.c and 65.5.e).
1. On two-way roads with hard shoulders when the width of the carriageway allows, the competent authority may designate an additional lane of traffic in one direction, by means of provisional signaling and marking by barriers that modify the lane direction.
The effect of this temporary additional lane by using the hard shoulder is to have two lanes in one direction and one in the other. In all cases this will be properly signed. Vehicles that use the hard shoulder and this additional lane must do so at a maximum speed of 80kph and a minimum of 60kph or less if specifically signed, must use dipped headlights at least at all times and must comply with the rules contained in the previous Article if applicable.
2. Contravention of the use of contraflow lanes is a very serious offence; exceeding the speed limits in a contraflow is either a serious or very serious offence, according to severity (LST Art 65.5.f, 65.4.c and 65.5.e).
Contraflows
Article 41. Contraflows.
1. On multi-carriageway roads, the competent authority may designate, for reasons of traffic flow, lanes against the normal flow (contraflow), properly signed in accordance with Article 144. The use of contraflows is limited to motorcycles and cars and therefore prohibits other vehicles including cars with trailers. Drivers using this lane must use dipped headlights at least at all times, at a maximum speed of 80kph and a minimum of 60kph, or less if specified or specifically signed, and may not change lanes using those destined to the normal direction, not even to overtake. Vehicles using lanes in the normal direction, contiguous to the contraflow lane, cannot use the contraflow lane; they must use dipped headlights at least at all times, at a maximum speed of 80kph and a minimum of 60kph, or less if specified or specifically signed, and if more than one lane is available in their direction of travel, they must obey the speed limits specified in Articles 48.1.a)1.a and 2.a, 49 and 50. Drivers must take special care to avoid touching or moving any permanent or movable bollard [cones etc.].
The highway authority may designate contraflow lanes, in agreement with the competent authority, when road works make it necessary, and, in this case, all vehicles may use those lanes designated to navigate around the road works, except where expressly prohibited, under the same conditions established in the previous paragraphs.
2. Contravention of the use of contraflow lanes is a very serious offence; exceeding the speed limits in a contraflow is either a serious or very serious offence, according to severity (LST Art 65.5.f, 65.4.c and 65.5.e).
1. On multi-carriageway roads, the competent authority may designate, for reasons of traffic flow, lanes against the normal flow (contraflow), properly signed in accordance with Article 144. The use of contraflows is limited to motorcycles and cars and therefore prohibits other vehicles including cars with trailers. Drivers using this lane must use dipped headlights at least at all times, at a maximum speed of 80kph and a minimum of 60kph, or less if specified or specifically signed, and may not change lanes using those destined to the normal direction, not even to overtake. Vehicles using lanes in the normal direction, contiguous to the contraflow lane, cannot use the contraflow lane; they must use dipped headlights at least at all times, at a maximum speed of 80kph and a minimum of 60kph, or less if specified or specifically signed, and if more than one lane is available in their direction of travel, they must obey the speed limits specified in Articles 48.1.a)1.a and 2.a, 49 and 50. Drivers must take special care to avoid touching or moving any permanent or movable bollard [cones etc.].
The highway authority may designate contraflow lanes, in agreement with the competent authority, when road works make it necessary, and, in this case, all vehicles may use those lanes designated to navigate around the road works, except where expressly prohibited, under the same conditions established in the previous paragraphs.
2. Contravention of the use of contraflow lanes is a very serious offence; exceeding the speed limits in a contraflow is either a serious or very serious offence, according to severity (LST Art 65.5.f, 65.4.c and 65.5.e).
Reversible lanes
Article 40. Reversible lanes.
Reversible lanes are indicated by discontinuous double marks on both sides. In a reversible lane traffic may flow in either direction regulated by traffic lights or other means. Drivers using this lane must use dipped headlights at least at all times. [Article 104].
Contravention of this article is a very serious offence, (LST Art 65.5.f).
Reversible lanes are indicated by discontinuous double marks on both sides. In a reversible lane traffic may flow in either direction regulated by traffic lights or other means. Drivers using this lane must use dipped headlights at least at all times. [Article 104].
Contravention of this article is a very serious offence, (LST Art 65.5.f).
Traffic restrictions
Article 39. Traffic restrictions.
1. Subject to the arrangements in the following sections, temporary or permanent limitations of traffic may be established on roads subject to the RGC, when required by conditions of safety or traffic flow.
2. For certain routes or sections of them classed as interurban public roads as well as in urban sections including travesías, temporary or permanent restrictions on vehicles with a MAM over 3,500kg, vans, articulated vehicles, vehicles and special vehicles, as well as vehicles in general that cannot achieve or are not allowed to travel at the minimum speed may apply, when, because of festivals, seasonal vacations or massive vehicle traffic, high traffic density is anticipated, or when conditions make it necessary or advisable.
Also for safety reasons, temporary or permanent traffic restrictions may be applied to vehicles for reasons where danger exists or the nature of their load advises avoidance of urban centres, environmentally sensitive zones or particular sections like bridges or tunnels, or their transit outside of times of high traffic density.
3. The restrictions alluded to are the responsibility of the competent authority.
4. In all cases, any restrictions will be published at least eight working days in in advance in the BOE and where applicable in the regional government equivalent.
Exceptionally, when it is considered necessary to improve traffic flow or safety, traffic officers may temporarily impose restrictions by appropriate measures.
5. In case of recognized urgency special authorizations may be granted for vehicles using routes that are subject to restrictions. Prior justification of the absolute necessity to travel by such routes and during periods subject to restrictions must be demonstrated.
These special authorizations will specify the vehicle registration and basic characteristics of the vehicle covered, the goods, the roads affected and any other conditions applicable.
6. Authorizations are granted by the authority that imposed the restrictions.
7. Traffic restrictions in this Article are independent and they do not exclude those imposed by other competent authorities.
8. Travelling on restricted roads without the authorization in paragraph 5 is an offence (LST Art 67,2).
1. Subject to the arrangements in the following sections, temporary or permanent limitations of traffic may be established on roads subject to the RGC, when required by conditions of safety or traffic flow.
2. For certain routes or sections of them classed as interurban public roads as well as in urban sections including travesías, temporary or permanent restrictions on vehicles with a MAM over 3,500kg, vans, articulated vehicles, vehicles and special vehicles, as well as vehicles in general that cannot achieve or are not allowed to travel at the minimum speed may apply, when, because of festivals, seasonal vacations or massive vehicle traffic, high traffic density is anticipated, or when conditions make it necessary or advisable.
Also for safety reasons, temporary or permanent traffic restrictions may be applied to vehicles for reasons where danger exists or the nature of their load advises avoidance of urban centres, environmentally sensitive zones or particular sections like bridges or tunnels, or their transit outside of times of high traffic density.
3. The restrictions alluded to are the responsibility of the competent authority.
4. In all cases, any restrictions will be published at least eight working days in in advance in the BOE and where applicable in the regional government equivalent.
Exceptionally, when it is considered necessary to improve traffic flow or safety, traffic officers may temporarily impose restrictions by appropriate measures.
5. In case of recognized urgency special authorizations may be granted for vehicles using routes that are subject to restrictions. Prior justification of the absolute necessity to travel by such routes and during periods subject to restrictions must be demonstrated.
These special authorizations will specify the vehicle registration and basic characteristics of the vehicle covered, the goods, the roads affected and any other conditions applicable.
6. Authorizations are granted by the authority that imposed the restrictions.
7. Traffic restrictions in this Article are independent and they do not exclude those imposed by other competent authorities.
8. Travelling on restricted roads without the authorization in paragraph 5 is an offence (LST Art 67,2).
Driving on autopistas and autovías
Article 38. Driving on autopistas and autovías.
1. Draft vehicles, bicycles, mopeds and vehicles for people of reduced mobility are prohibited from autopistas and autovías (LST Art 18,1).
Despite the arrangements in the previous paragraph, bicycle riders over 14 years may use the hard shoulder on autovías, unless prohibited for reasons of road safety by means of the corresponding signals. This prohibition will be complemented by a panel which indicates the alternative route.
2. Anyone who for emergency reasons has to drive on an autopista or autovía at an abnormally reduced speed according to Article 49,1 must abandon it at the next exit.
3. Special vehicles or vehicles covered by the special transport regime that exceed the maximum masses or dimensions established in the RGV may exceptionally use autopistas and autovías when indicated in their complementary authorization, and those that do not exceed the masses or dimensions may do so provided they can travel at 60kph minimum on the level and meet the conditions indicated in Annex III.
1. Draft vehicles, bicycles, mopeds and vehicles for people of reduced mobility are prohibited from autopistas and autovías (LST Art 18,1).
Despite the arrangements in the previous paragraph, bicycle riders over 14 years may use the hard shoulder on autovías, unless prohibited for reasons of road safety by means of the corresponding signals. This prohibition will be complemented by a panel which indicates the alternative route.
2. Anyone who for emergency reasons has to drive on an autopista or autovía at an abnormally reduced speed according to Article 49,1 must abandon it at the next exit.
3. Special vehicles or vehicles covered by the special transport regime that exceed the maximum masses or dimensions established in the RGV may exceptionally use autopistas and autovías when indicated in their complementary authorization, and those that do not exceed the masses or dimensions may do so provided they can travel at 60kph minimum on the level and meet the conditions indicated in Annex III.
SPECIAL CASES FOR DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AND USE OF CARRIAGEWAYS, LANES AND THE HARD SHOULDER
Article 37. Special arrangements for traffic for safety reasons or traffic flow.
1. For reasons of safety or traffic flow, the competent authority may order other directions of travel, the total or partial prohibition of access to parts of the road, either generally, or for certain vehicles or users, the closure of certain roads, the obligatory use of certain routes or the use of the hard shoulder or lanes as a ‘contraflow’ (LST Art 16,1).
2. To avoid traffic delays restrictions or limitations on certain vehicles may be imposed and on certain roads will be obligatory for the affected users (LST Art 16,2).
3. Closure to traffic of a road subject to the LST will be only made in exceptional cases and must be specifically authorized by the relevant Jefatura Central de Tráfico or competent authority, unless it is caused by the state of the road or roadworks; in which case the authorization will be issued by the road owner, and must consider, whenever possible, use of an alternative itinerary and its signaling. Closing and opening to traffic must be executed in any case by traffic officers or personnel of the responsible authority. The competent authorities referred to that authorize the closure to traffic of a highway will communicate said act.
4. The relevant authority can impose restrictions or limitations on traffic for reasons of road safety or traffic flow at the request of the road owner or other organizations, such as toll operators, and are required to signal the corresponding alternative itinerary fixed by the traffic authority.
5. Driving against the signalled traffic flow is a very serious offence (LST Art 65.5.f)).
Driving without the corresponding authorization on roads subject to restrictions or limitations imposed for reasons of road safety or traffic flow is an offence (LST Art 67,2).
1. For reasons of safety or traffic flow, the competent authority may order other directions of travel, the total or partial prohibition of access to parts of the road, either generally, or for certain vehicles or users, the closure of certain roads, the obligatory use of certain routes or the use of the hard shoulder or lanes as a ‘contraflow’ (LST Art 16,1).
2. To avoid traffic delays restrictions or limitations on certain vehicles may be imposed and on certain roads will be obligatory for the affected users (LST Art 16,2).
3. Closure to traffic of a road subject to the LST will be only made in exceptional cases and must be specifically authorized by the relevant Jefatura Central de Tráfico or competent authority, unless it is caused by the state of the road or roadworks; in which case the authorization will be issued by the road owner, and must consider, whenever possible, use of an alternative itinerary and its signaling. Closing and opening to traffic must be executed in any case by traffic officers or personnel of the responsible authority. The competent authorities referred to that authorize the closure to traffic of a highway will communicate said act.
4. The relevant authority can impose restrictions or limitations on traffic for reasons of road safety or traffic flow at the request of the road owner or other organizations, such as toll operators, and are required to signal the corresponding alternative itinerary fixed by the traffic authority.
5. Driving against the signalled traffic flow is a very serious offence (LST Art 65.5.f)).
Driving without the corresponding authorization on roads subject to restrictions or limitations imposed for reasons of road safety or traffic flow is an offence (LST Art 67,2).
THE HARD SHOULDER
Article 36. Drivers obliged to use it.
1. Drivers of draft vehicles, special vehicles with MAM not exceeding 3,500kg, cycles, mopeds, vehicles for people of reduced mobility or vehicles following cyclists [Title V, Annex II], where no specially designated lane exists, must use the right-hand hard shoulder if passable and wide enough. If not, they can use that part of the road necessary. Drivers of vehicles of a MAM not exceeding 3,500kg that, for emergency reasons, proceed at reduced speed that would seriously hold up traffic.
On prolonged decents with bends, when safety allows, bicycle riders may abandon the hard shoulder and use the necessary part of the right-hand lane.
2. Vehicles described in the previous section may not proceed in parallel except for bicycles, which may do so two abreast, keeping to the right-hand side of the road and in single file on stretches with limited visibility and in traffic jams. On autovías they can only use the hard shoulder.
Exceptionally, when the hard shoulder is passable and sufficient, mopeds may use it two abreast. In both of the last two cases, use of the main carriageway is prohibited.
3. Drivers of any of the vehicles detailed in section 1 except bicycles may not overtake if the duration of the manoeuvre involves the vehicles proceeding in parallel for more than 15 seconds or 200m.
4. Arrangements for historic vehicles are set out in the specific regulation.
5. Infractions of paragraph 3 are serious offences (LST Art 65.4.c)).
1. Drivers of draft vehicles, special vehicles with MAM not exceeding 3,500kg, cycles, mopeds, vehicles for people of reduced mobility or vehicles following cyclists [Title V, Annex II], where no specially designated lane exists, must use the right-hand hard shoulder if passable and wide enough. If not, they can use that part of the road necessary. Drivers of vehicles of a MAM not exceeding 3,500kg that, for emergency reasons, proceed at reduced speed that would seriously hold up traffic.
On prolonged decents with bends, when safety allows, bicycle riders may abandon the hard shoulder and use the necessary part of the right-hand lane.
2. Vehicles described in the previous section may not proceed in parallel except for bicycles, which may do so two abreast, keeping to the right-hand side of the road and in single file on stretches with limited visibility and in traffic jams. On autovías they can only use the hard shoulder.
Exceptionally, when the hard shoulder is passable and sufficient, mopeds may use it two abreast. In both of the last two cases, use of the main carriageway is prohibited.
3. Drivers of any of the vehicles detailed in section 1 except bicycles may not overtake if the duration of the manoeuvre involves the vehicles proceeding in parallel for more than 15 seconds or 200m.
4. Arrangements for historic vehicles are set out in the specific regulation.
5. Infractions of paragraph 3 are serious offences (LST Art 65.4.c)).
Use of lanes based on the Signed speed and those reserved for certain vehicles and maneuvers.
Article 35. Use of lanes based on the Signed speed and those reserved for certain vehicles and maneuvers.
1. The use of lanes based on speed and those reserved for certain vehicles and maneuvers are indicated by the corresponding signals [Title IV].
2. High occupancy vehicles means those cars exclusively for the transport of people, whose MAM does not exceed 3,500kg, that are occupied by the number of people as specified in paragraph d) of this section. The rules for high occupancy vehicle (VAO) lanes are as follows:
a) Use of a VAO lane is limited to motorcycles, cars and car-derived vans and therefore prohibits other vehicles including cars with trailers, pedestrians, cycles, mopeds, draft vehicles and animals.
VAO lanes may be used by authorized vehicles as stated in the previous paragraph, even if only occupied by the driver, if the vehicle displays signal V-15, and by buses with MAM over 3,500kg, regardless of the number of occupants, under the same conditions as in paragraph d.
b) Reservation of one or several lanes for VAO may be permanent or temporary, with fixed hours or based on traffic density, specified by the competent authority and, that in certain circumstances and for reasons of safety or ease of traffic flow may allow, recommend or order other vehicles to use VAO lane.
c) Emergency services and highways maintenance vehicles may use the VAO lanes.
d) Competent authorities will determine the sections of the road network in which lanes reserved for VAO will operate and will fix their conditions of use. This will be published in the form set out in Article 39,4.
3. Infractions of the rules in paragraph 2 are very serious offences (LST Art 65.5.f)).
1. The use of lanes based on speed and those reserved for certain vehicles and maneuvers are indicated by the corresponding signals [Title IV].
2. High occupancy vehicles means those cars exclusively for the transport of people, whose MAM does not exceed 3,500kg, that are occupied by the number of people as specified in paragraph d) of this section. The rules for high occupancy vehicle (VAO) lanes are as follows:
a) Use of a VAO lane is limited to motorcycles, cars and car-derived vans and therefore prohibits other vehicles including cars with trailers, pedestrians, cycles, mopeds, draft vehicles and animals.
VAO lanes may be used by authorized vehicles as stated in the previous paragraph, even if only occupied by the driver, if the vehicle displays signal V-15, and by buses with MAM over 3,500kg, regardless of the number of occupants, under the same conditions as in paragraph d.
b) Reservation of one or several lanes for VAO may be permanent or temporary, with fixed hours or based on traffic density, specified by the competent authority and, that in certain circumstances and for reasons of safety or ease of traffic flow may allow, recommend or order other vehicles to use VAO lane.
c) Emergency services and highways maintenance vehicles may use the VAO lanes.
d) Competent authorities will determine the sections of the road network in which lanes reserved for VAO will operate and will fix their conditions of use. This will be published in the form set out in Article 39,4.
3. Infractions of the rules in paragraph 2 are very serious offences (LST Art 65.5.f)).
Calculation of lanes
Article 34. Calculation of lanes.
For the calculation of numbers of lanes, in reference to the previous Articles, lanes reserved for certain vehicles or maneuvers specified in the following Article are not counted.
For the calculation of numbers of lanes, in reference to the previous Articles, lanes reserved for certain vehicles or maneuvers specified in the following Article are not counted.
Use of multi-lane roads in town
Article 33. Use of multi-lane roads in town.
On roads in town with at least two lanes in each direction (except autopistas or autovías), delimited by longitudinal markings cars or special vehicles may use the most appropriate lane, whenever it does not obstruct other vehicles, and must not change lane other than to change direction, overtake, stop or park.
On roads in town with at least two lanes in each direction (except autopistas or autovías), delimited by longitudinal markings cars or special vehicles may use the most appropriate lane, whenever it does not obstruct other vehicles, and must not change lane other than to change direction, overtake, stop or park.
Use of multi-lane roads with three or more lanes outside town
Article 32. Use of multi-lane roads with three or more lanes outside town.
When a road has three or more lanes in each direction; trucks or vans with MAM over 3,500kg, special vehicles that are not required to use the hard shoulder and articulated vehicles over 7m long will normally use the right-hand lane, and may use lane 2 in the same circumstances stated in Article 31.
When a road has three or more lanes in each direction; trucks or vans with MAM over 3,500kg, special vehicles that are not required to use the hard shoulder and articulated vehicles over 7m long will normally use the right-hand lane, and may use lane 2 in the same circumstances stated in Article 31.
Use of multi-lane roads outside town
Article 31. Use of multi-lane roads outside town.
Cars or special vehicles with MAM over 3,500kg must use the carriageway and not the hard shoulder, except in emergencies. In addition, outside town on roads with more than one lane in each direction, they will normally use the right-hand lane, although they may use others in the same direction when traffic or road circumstances allow on condition that it does not obstruct progress by following traffic [qv Article 2].
Cars or special vehicles with MAM over 3,500kg must use the carriageway and not the hard shoulder, except in emergencies. In addition, outside town on roads with more than one lane in each direction, they will normally use the right-hand lane, although they may use others in the same direction when traffic or road circumstances allow on condition that it does not obstruct progress by following traffic [qv Article 2].
Use of lanes on roads with two-way traffic
Article 30. Use of lanes on roads with two-way traffic.
1. Cars or special vehicles with MAM over 3,500kg must use the carriageway and not the hard shoulder, except in emergencies. In addition, they must obey the following rules:
a) On roads with two-way traffic and two lanes, separated or not by road markings, they must use the one on the right.
b) On roads with two-way traffic and three lanes separated by discontinuous longitudinal markings, they must also use the one on the right and, in no case, on the left-hand side of this carriageway. On these roads, the central lane must only be used for overtaking and for left turns.
2. Driving on the left, against oncoming traffic is a very serious offence, (LST Art 65.5.f)).
1. Cars or special vehicles with MAM over 3,500kg must use the carriageway and not the hard shoulder, except in emergencies. In addition, they must obey the following rules:
a) On roads with two-way traffic and two lanes, separated or not by road markings, they must use the one on the right.
b) On roads with two-way traffic and three lanes separated by discontinuous longitudinal markings, they must also use the one on the right and, in no case, on the left-hand side of this carriageway. On these roads, the central lane must only be used for overtaking and for left turns.
2. Driving on the left, against oncoming traffic is a very serious offence, (LST Art 65.5.f)).
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
Article 29. General rule.
1. As a general rule, and particularly on bends and gradients with reduced visibility, on all roads subject to the RGC vehicles will drive on the right hand side and as close as possible to the edge of the road, maintaining lateral separation sufficient to ensure passing with safety (LST Art 13). Even though signals may not exist to this effect, it is implied that on gradients and bends with reduced visibility all drivers, except when passing as stated in Article 88, must leave completely free that half of the road reserved for oncoming traffic.
2. Driving on the left, against oncoming traffic is a very serious offence, (LST Art 65.5.f)).
1. As a general rule, and particularly on bends and gradients with reduced visibility, on all roads subject to the RGC vehicles will drive on the right hand side and as close as possible to the edge of the road, maintaining lateral separation sufficient to ensure passing with safety (LST Art 13). Even though signals may not exist to this effect, it is implied that on gradients and bends with reduced visibility all drivers, except when passing as stated in Article 88, must leave completely free that half of the road reserved for oncoming traffic.
2. Driving on the left, against oncoming traffic is a very serious offence, (LST Art 65.5.f)).
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