Rules and conditions of circulation of special vehicles and vehicles under special transport regime

Rules and conditions of circulation of special vehicles and vehicles under special transport regime is one of the topics in the Other rules block of the Spanish DGT theory. Complementary rules on specific traffic situations that complete the theory. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.

In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that 4. The military authority ordering the movement may seek the cooperation of the agencies that own the routes used to carry out the movement and request the cooperation of the competent authorities in matters of surveillance, regulation, and traffic control.

These are specific rules that round off the theory; read them closely, as the nuance often decides the correct answer.

📜 Reference legal text — ANEXO III. Sección 2
  • The military authority ordering the movement may seek the cooperation of the agencies that own the routes used to carry out the movement and request the cooperation of the competent authorities in matters of surveillance, regulation, and traffic control.

The technical managers of the units responsible for the maintenance, operation and maintenance of roads of the various Administrations in charge of public roads and the surveillance, control and regulation of traffic will provide, as a matter of priority and urgency, the information and support requested to enable, where appropriate, the circulation of special vehicles or vehicles operating under special transport regimes along the roads or at specific points thereon, so that this can be carried out without damaging the road infrastructure and with the least impact on other users.

The Military, Naval, or Air Police, as appropriate, will regulate traffic, whenever necessary, throughout the trip.

  • The ordering military authority shall notify the autonomous and local authorities responsible for traffic surveillance, regulation, and control on any of the sections included in the route of the movement of these special vehicles or those operating under special transport arrangements. The toll motorway concessionaires shall also be notified, where appropriate.
  • Any convoy of transport units that includes special vehicles or vehicles operating under special transport regime shall be subject to the most restrictive traffic conditions imposed by regulations on each of the vehicles comprising it, and even protection or escort vehicles may travel below the minimum speed limits.

The maximum speed of the convoy will not be limited by the speed limits imposed on the special vehicles within it, as they will only be limited when they travel alone or in groups of similar vehicles.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, except in duly justified exceptional circumstances and for national security reasons, the circulation of these vehicles shall comply with the provisions of the resolution establishing special traffic regulation measures published annually by the autonomous body, the Central Traffic Headquarters, and with any provisions made by the competent bodies of the autonomous communities that have been transferred executive powers in matters of traffic and circulation of motor vehicles, as well as those issued by the mayors. Likewise, the provisions set forth in the annual resolution of the autonomous body, the Central Traffic Headquarters, publicizing the restrictions on passage for the circulation of special vehicles and those under special transport regime on the Spanish road network shall apply.

  • This section shall also apply to military vehicles from other countries that, pursuant to international agreements signed by the Kingdom of Spain, circulate within the national territory.
🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is rules and conditions of circulation of special vehicles and vehicles under special transport regime?
Rules and conditions of circulation of special vehicles and vehicles under special transport regime is a DGT theory topic within the «Other rules» block, governed by ANEXO III. Sección 2 of the Spanish General Traffic Regulations. Above you will find a simple explanation and the reference legal text.
Does this topic appear in the DGT theory exam?
Yes. Every section of the General Traffic Regulations can appear in the theory exam. To practise with real questions, go to the TraficoTest platform.
Where is it regulated (ANEXO III. Sección 2)?
This content comes from ANEXO III. Sección 2 of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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