In which situations and on which types of roads is it prohibited to drive with high beam headlights on?

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Traffic regulations clearly establish restrictions on the use of high beam headlights (also known as long-range lights). Their use is strictly prohibited in two fundamental circumstances:  Urban Roads and 'Travesías': Inside built-up areas (cities/towns), you must always drive with low beam headlights (dipped headlights), regardless of whether the road is lit or not. Using high beams in the city can disturb pedestrians and other drivers.  Danger of Dazzling: On any road (even outside towns), if there is a risk of dazzling other road users (both those approaching from the opposite direction and those you are following via their mirrors), it is mandatory to switch to low beams. Why the other options are incorrect:    In all tunnels:False. In an insufficiently lit tunnel outside a town, if you do not dazzle anyone, high beams are actually mandatory.    On lit highways:Although you should use low beams on sufficiently lit interurban roads, the correct answer is more complete as it covers the absolute prohibition on urban roads and the critical safety factor (dazzling).

In which situations and on which types of roads is it prohibited to drive with high beam headlights on?

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