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When travelling at no more than 40 km/h, by day and at night.
When travelling at no more than 40 km/h, by day and at night. Authorisation conditions and other applicable requirements must also be met. The V-2 emits amber light to warn of the vehicle’s presence; it does not itself grant priority. If it fails, Article 71.3 provides for dipped headlights together with the direction indicators used as hazard warning lights.
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Only by day, regardless of speed.
Only at night, regardless of speed.
When travelling at no more than 40 km/h, by day and at night.
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Como regla general del artículo 71.3, ¿cuándo deben utilizar la señal luminosa V-2 los vehículos en régimen de transporte especial en vías de uso público?
- Únicamente de noche, sea cual sea la velocidad.
- Únicamente de día, sea cual sea la velocidad.
- Cuando circulen a no más de 40 km/h, de día y de noche.(Correct answer)
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