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Yes, they are compulsory lighting equipment.
Yes. Article 16.5 of the General Vehicle Regulations requires direction indicators on non-agricultural trailers and semi-trailers. They signal changes of direction and lateral movements; they need not remain switched on constantly. The equipment requirement does not depend on travelling in a residential area.
Legal basis: art. 16.5 RGV
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Yes, they are compulsory lighting equipment.
Only if it travels in residential areas.
No, they are always optional.
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Un remolque no agrícola enganchado a un turismo, ¿debe estar provisto de indicadores de dirección?
- Solo si circula por zonas residenciales.
- Sí, forman parte de su alumbrado obligatorio.(Correct answer)
- No, son siempre opcionales.
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