On a motorway or dual carriageway, is it allowed to pick up a person who is hitchhiking?

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The correct answer is No. According to the General Traffic Regulations (Art. 125), pedestrians are prohibited from walking on motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías). Consequently, it is strictly forbidden to pick up hitchhikers on these roads, including on ramps and at toll booths. Why is the shoulder option invalid? Even if the pedestrian is on the right shoulder, it is still prohibited. On these roads, stopping or parking is forbidden except for emergencies (breakdowns or illness). Stopping the vehicle to pick up a passenger poses a serious risk to road safety due to the high speeds of traffic.

On a motorway or dual carriageway, is it allowed to pick up a person who is hitchhiking?

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