If transported cargo falls onto the road and poses an obstacle or danger, must it be signaled?

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Yes, it is mandatory. According to traffic regulations, if cargo falls and cannot be removed immediately, the driver must take necessary measures to clear it as soon as possible. In the meantime, it must be effectively signaled to warn other users and prevent accidents. This is done using danger pre-signaling devices (triangles or the V-16 luminous signal) and switching on the hazard warning lights. The answer suggesting that only the vehicle needs to be signaled is incorrect, as the object on the road represents a direct risk equal to or greater than that of a broken-down vehicle.

If transported cargo falls onto the road and poses an obstacle or danger, must it be signaled?

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