If you are driving within a built-up area and see a vehicle in the left lane, are you permitted to overtake it on the right?

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As a general rule, overtaking must be done on the left. However, traffic regulations establish important exceptions. On urban roads (built-up areas), if the carriageway has at least two lanes in the same direction and these are delimited by longitudinal road markings, overtaking on the right is permitted. This is justified because, on these roads, drivers are allowed to choose the lane that best suits their destination. It is crucial to note that if the lanes are not painted (delimited), this exception does not apply, and overtaking on the right would not be allowed.

If you are driving within a built-up area and see a vehicle in the left lane, are you permitted to overtake it on the right?

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