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Question 3166

In a roadwork zone, a worker signals that you must stop your vehicle. Are you required to obey?

  1. Yes, in the absence of traffic officers, roadwork personnel are authorized to control the flow of traffic.
  2. No, roadwork personnel may only warn of the need to pay extra attention.
  3. No, only traffic officers are authorized to direct traffic.
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Correct answer: Yes, in the absence of traffic officers, roadwork personnel are authorized to control the flow of traffic.

Roadwork personnel are authorized to direct traffic when traffic officers are absent. You must therefore obey their instruction to stop.

Real Decreto 1428/2003 — Reglamento General de Circulación