If the vehicle's load falls onto the road, is it mandatory to signal it until it can be removed?

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Yes, it constitutes a dangerous obstacle to traffic. According to General Traffic Regulations, if the load falls onto the road (which includes both the carriageway and the shoulder), the driver must take the necessary measures to remove it as soon as possible. While this is happening, it is mandatory to effectively signal the obstacle to prevent accidents by switching on the hazard warning lights and using the V-16 luminous signal on the vehicle's roof to alert the DGT 3.0 platform. The answer limiting the obligation 'only to the carriageway' is incorrect, as the danger also exists on the shoulder.

If the vehicle's load falls onto the road, is it mandatory to signal it until it can be removed?

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