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Question 7431

Is it permitted to place goods on the road while loading or unloading operations are being carried out?

  1. No; placing goods on the roadway, shoulder, or sidewalks is prohibited.
  2. Only when the loading or unloading is done outside a built-up area.
  3. Yes; the goods may be placed on the roadway or on the shoulder, but not on the sidewalk.
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Correct answer: No; placing goods on the roadway, shoulder, or sidewalks is prohibited.

No. While loading or unloading, you must not leave goods on the roadway, shoulder, or sidewalks, whether inside or outside a built-up area. In the image, the boxes stacked next to the truck are a violation.

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