Must special vehicles respect the established mass and dimension limits when driving on public roads?

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The correct answer is YES, they are subject to some limitations. Special vehicles (such as agricultural tractors, construction machinery, etc.) do not have absolute freedom regarding size or weight. As a general rule, they must adjust their mass and dimensions to the regulations established in the General Vehicle Regulations. If, due to their specific construction, they exceed these general limits, they may still drive on the road, but they are considered to be under a 'Special Transport Regime'. This obliges them to comply with stricter rules (such as using V-2 warning lights, specific speed limits, or requiring complementary authorization). Therefore, 'No' is incorrect as it would endanger road safety and infrastructure, and 'Only works/services' is false because this also applies to agricultural vehicles.

Must special vehicles respect the established mass and dimension limits when driving on public roads?

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