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In congestion, vehicles occupy the full width of the carriageway and each row moves at the speed permitted by the vehicle ahead, without lane changes. Is one row moving faster than another considered overtaking?

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No, in the saturated-traffic conditions described.

No. In the described conditions, unequal progress of the rows is not considered overtaking. Do not confuse this with ordinary overtaking using a free lane. In this situation you may not change lanes to overtake; only the prescribed manoeuvres to prepare to turn, leave the carriageway or take a particular direction are allowed. Other safety rules still apply.

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  • Yes, whenever one row moves faster than another.

  • No, in the saturated-traffic conditions described.

  • Yes, but only when no lane change is made.

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