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May you wash a vehicle on a public road while discharging water and products that make the carriageway dangerous or obstruct traffic?

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No, that activity breaches road safety rules.

No. Article 4 prohibits depositing substances on the road that obstruct traffic, make it dangerous, damage it or alter suitable conditions. Local rules may also specifically prohibit washing. Use a suitable place and follow cleaning and discharge rules; there is no general requirement that every interior or exterior cleaning occur exclusively at a car-wash centre, including on private property. Breaching applicable rules can be penalised.

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  • No, that activity breaches road safety rules.

  • Yes, even if it leaves the carriageway slippery.

  • Yes, provided no other vehicle is present at that instant.

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