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Question 6973

Is a passenger car allowed to drive in the bus lane?

  1. Yes, in a built-up area you may drive in whichever lane best suits the driver's destination.
  2. No, it is a reserved lane that may not be used for driving.
  3. Yes, as long as it does not, in any case, obstruct traffic for taxis.
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Correct answer: No, it is a reserved lane that may not be used for driving.

You must not drive a passenger car in the bus lane, which is reserved for buses. In the image, a solid line also separates it, so you must not cross that line either. With a broken line, you could enter only to make a maneuver, such as turning or accessing a garage, yielding to buses. The rule in built-up areas allowing you to use the lane that best suits your destination applies only to regular lanes; reserved lanes do not count.

Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Circulación