The Spanish road network is characterized by its great sinuousness due to the rugged relief of our country, so it is easy to meet viaducts and tunnels in mountainous areas. Therefore, it should be noted that in these lower steps it is necessary to comply with a series of specific regulations established by the DGT To increase security.
First, the speed in the tunnels is usually reduced with respect to the general road, for example, on a highway there are no lower steps with a speed limit of 120 km/h, in addition a self -school teacher He has pointed out the other regulations that must be complied with.
What to do when entering a tunnel?
The teacher indicates in a video that has uploaded to his Tiktok account @autoScuelamikel, which is mandatory to make two checks before accessing a tunnel. First, you have to light short lights, although there is good visibility in the lower step.
In addition, it is also a mandatory requirement to respect the security distance with respect to the preceding vehicle, This must be a minimum of 100 meterswhich is equivalent to four second between each car. On the other hand, Professor Mikel points to the circumstance in which a car advances us in the tunnel and puts himself in front without respecting the distance, in this case, we must wait for him to move away from us.
What is the fine for driving without lights in a tunnel?
In the event that you forget to turn on the short or crossing lights when entering an underground step, The sanction will amount to 200 euros and will not mean the loss of any point of the driving license.
On the other hand, if we circulate with sunglasses, It is highly recommended to remove them when entering the tunnelbecause they have artificial light, and thus the view will adapt better. On the contrary, once we go out of the lower step, it is convenient to put them on.
How many points are lost by not maintaining the safety distance?
The General Directorate of Traffic Consider This infraction as serious, so it entails a fine of 200 euros, Although a 50% discount can be applied for soon payment. In addition, it implies the loss of four points of the driving license.
This sanction is based on article 54 of the General Circulation Regulation, which establishes that every driver circulates behind another vehicle You must maintain a sufficient distance to be able to stop safely and avoid a collision.
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