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Yes, it prohibits that manoeuvre.
Yes. That is the scope of R-305 under the current catalogue. It applies until the end-of-overtaking-prohibition or end-of-prohibitions sign. Overtaking without entering opposing traffic remains subject to other rules, signs and safety conditions; it is not limited to an old motorcycle exception.
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Yes, it prohibits that manoeuvre.
No, it allows entering opposing traffic to overtake any car.
No, it only affects lorries over 3,500 kg.
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