Article 130. Vehicle immobilization and fallen loads.
1. If, because of accident or vehicle damage or if their load has fallen in the road, drivers, after properly indicating the vehicle or the obstacle, must take the necessary measures to remove it from the road in the least possible time and to locate it meeting the parking rules whenever feasible (LST Art 51,2).
2. Whenever, in an emergency, a vehicle is immobilized in the road or its load has fallen into it, the driver or, if necessary, the occupants of the vehicle will try to put it somewhere where it causes the least obstruction to traffic, using if necessary, the hard shoulder or the median strip; also they will take the appropriate measures so that the vehicle and load are removed from the road as quickly as possible.
3. In the cases to referred to in the previous paragraph, hazard lights, if fitted must be used, width gauge lights and sidelights, and if possible, drivers must use their hazard warning triangles to warn other road users, unless traffic conditions prevent it. Such devices will be placed, one ahead and another one behind the vehicle or the load, at a minimum distance of 50m and such that that they are visible from at least 100m, by approaching drivers. On one-way roads, or more than three lanes, it is sufficient to position a single device, located at least 50m away in the manner previously indicated.
4. If it is necessary to call for help, the nearest emergency telephone must be used, if the road has them; if not, help must be sought from other road users. In no event unless unavoidable will anyone use the road.
5. Towing of broken down or damaged vehicles can only be done by specifically designed vehicles. Exceptionally, and always in safe conditions, towing by another vehicle is allowed, but only to the nearest place where it can be properly immobilized and without obstructing traffic. This exception is not applicable on autopistas or autovías.
6. When the emergency happens to a vehicle transporting dangerous goods, the specific rules will be applied in addition.
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Monday, 23 July 2007
Obligation to help
Article 129. Obligation to help.
1. Road users involved in a traffic accident, present at it or have knowledge of it will be required to help or call for help to take care of any casualties, to help in avoiding greater danger or damage, to restore as far as possible, traffic safety and to clarify the facts (LST Art 51,1).
2. Any road user involved in a traffic accident must, if possible:
a) Stop in a way that does not create new danger to traffic.
b) To assess the circumstances and consequences of the accident, that allows him to establish priorities, according to the situation with respect to the measures to adopt to guarantee traffic safety, to help any casualties, to facilitate their identity and to cooperate with the authorities or their officers.
c) To make an effort to restore or maintain traffic safety and if, apparently, there are fatalities or serious injuries to anyone or has been told so by the authorities or their officers, to avoid moving any evidence which might be used to determine responsibility, unless it compromises the safety of the wounded or traffic.
d) Assist the injured suitably according to circumstances, and especially, to successfully obtain medical help.
e) Advise the authorities or their officers if apparently, someone has been hurt or died, as well as remain in or return to the place of the accident until their arrival, unless he has been authorized by them to leave the scene or has to help the injured or be taken care of himself; it is not necessary however, to warn the authorities or their officers, nor to remain at the scene, if clearly only slight injuries exist, traffic safety is restored and none of the people involved in the accident ask for it.
f) Communicate in any case, their identity to other people involved in the accident if requested; when only material damage is caused, to give their name and address, either directly, or to the traffic officers present.
g) Provide their vehicle data to other people involved in the accident, if requested.
3. Except where manifestly, their assistance is not necessary, any road user who notices that a traffic accident has occurred, even if not involved must assist, as soon as possible, governed by the rules in the previous paragraphs, unless the authorities or their officers are present at the scene.
1. Road users involved in a traffic accident, present at it or have knowledge of it will be required to help or call for help to take care of any casualties, to help in avoiding greater danger or damage, to restore as far as possible, traffic safety and to clarify the facts (LST Art 51,1).
2. Any road user involved in a traffic accident must, if possible:
a) Stop in a way that does not create new danger to traffic.
b) To assess the circumstances and consequences of the accident, that allows him to establish priorities, according to the situation with respect to the measures to adopt to guarantee traffic safety, to help any casualties, to facilitate their identity and to cooperate with the authorities or their officers.
c) To make an effort to restore or maintain traffic safety and if, apparently, there are fatalities or serious injuries to anyone or has been told so by the authorities or their officers, to avoid moving any evidence which might be used to determine responsibility, unless it compromises the safety of the wounded or traffic.
d) Assist the injured suitably according to circumstances, and especially, to successfully obtain medical help.
e) Advise the authorities or their officers if apparently, someone has been hurt or died, as well as remain in or return to the place of the accident until their arrival, unless he has been authorized by them to leave the scene or has to help the injured or be taken care of himself; it is not necessary however, to warn the authorities or their officers, nor to remain at the scene, if clearly only slight injuries exist, traffic safety is restored and none of the people involved in the accident ask for it.
f) Communicate in any case, their identity to other people involved in the accident if requested; when only material damage is caused, to give their name and address, either directly, or to the traffic officers present.
g) Provide their vehicle data to other people involved in the accident, if requested.
3. Except where manifestly, their assistance is not necessary, any road user who notices that a traffic accident has occurred, even if not involved must assist, as soon as possible, governed by the rules in the previous paragraphs, unless the authorities or their officers are present at the scene.
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