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No, even if you do not intend to overtake.
The specific article 54.2 duty to leave 50 metres to facilitate overtaking does not apply in built-up areas, under article 54.3.a; a road through a built-up area falls within that exception. However, sufficient space to stop without colliding if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly is mandatory under article 54.1, rather than merely recommended. Outside built-up areas, the 50-metre rule for vehicles over 3,500 kg maximum authorised mass or over 10 metres total length has article 54 conditions and exceptions.
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Only if you do not intend to overtake.
No, even if you do not intend to overtake.
Yes, even if overtaking is permitted.
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