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A dangerous-goods vehicle breaks down on a dual carriageway. An ordinary recovery service is required, with no regulatory exception. May a private car that is not an authorised recovery vehicle tow it?

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No, it is prohibited.

No. Article 8.4 of Royal Decree 159/2021 requires recovery and any transport by a vehicle intended for recovery service and registered in REAV, subject to regulatory exceptions. There is no general permission for a private car merely because the journey is limited to 10 km or the nearest point. If the goods pose a hazard, call 112 and follow the competent services’ instructions.

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  • No, it is prohibited.

  • Yes, as long as it is not towed more than 10 kilometres.

  • Only as far as the nearest point where it will not obstruct traffic.

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