Is it permitted for cars and motorcycles to exceed the generic maximum speed on motorways and dual carriageways to perform an overtaking maneuver?

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The correct answer is no, it is never permitted. It is essential to clarify the current regulations: On Motorways and Dual Carriageways: The generic maximum speed is 120 km/h. On these types of roads, there has never been an exception allowing drivers to exceed the limit by 20 km/h; the cap has always been absolute. On Conventional Roads: Although it was previously permitted to exceed the speed limit by 20 km/h to overtake, this exception was eliminated on March 21, 2022, with the new Traffic Law. Therefore, currently, no vehicle may exceed the road's maximum speed limit to overtake, regardless of whether it is a motorway, dual carriageway, or conventional road.

Is it permitted for cars and motorcycles to exceed the generic maximum speed on motorways and dual carriageways to perform an overtaking maneuver?

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