The regulations included in the General Traffic Regulations present very clearly how to correctly overtake a vehicle and in what situations and circumstances it is totally prohibited to carry out this maneuver. Curves, marked pedestrian crossings, low visibility elevation changes, intersections or tunnels are some of the scenarios where it can be done. However, the rules of the Directorate General of Traffic contemplate a series of exceptions.
Although it is true that specific conditions must be met, and that in no case should the safety of other road users be compromised or put at risk, there are certain occasions when it is allowed. Therefore, before venturing to overtake another vehicle on a prohibited road, it is convenient to be very clear about these special situations.
The DGT explains which are the cases in which it is possible to overtake despite being normally prohibited. Although, before undertaking this maneuver, it will be necessary to make sure that there are no risks and that it can be carried out safely.
Overtaking must always be done on the left, as indicated by the DGT. But, as in the previous case, there are some exceptions. Specifically, there are only three circumstances in which overtaking on the right is allowed. The first of these has to do with the fact that the driver of the vehicle that is being overtaken indicates that he is going to stop, stop or turn to the left. Secondly, that it is a two-way street with a third streetcar track in the center. And third, if there is more than one lane in the direction of traffic and as long as these are clearly delimited and signposted.
