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Question 6048

Can throwing a cigarette out of a passenger car window constitute a traffic violation?

  1. No, but it should not be done.
  2. Yes, but it does not result in a loss of points.
  3. Yes, and it also results in a loss of points.
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Correct answer: Yes, and it also results in a loss of points.

Yes, and you lose 6 points once the penalty is final. Throwing an object that could cause a fire or an accident, such as a lit cigarette, onto the road is a very serious violation.

Ley sobre Tráfico, Circulación de Vehículos a Motor y Seguridad Vial · Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial, edición 2026