Priority at the next junctionSpain
Traffic rules
Spain
1. Priority at the next junction
Priority at the next junction means that drivers travelling on a particular road have priority over traffic entering from intersecting roads at the next junction. The priority arrangement is normally indicated by signs facing both the priority traffic and the traffic that must give way.
Unlike a continuing priority road, this priority applies only at the indicated intersection. Drivers must still approach cautiously and obey traffic lights, authorised officers, crossings, turning rules and other applicable signs.
How is priority at the next junction determined in Spain?
The priority-junction warning identifies an approaching junction with a road whose users must give way. Variants show the side road or joining road. Distinguish it from the priority-road designation and obey any signals or other controls at the junction.
🔗 boe.es • Spain: Regulation articles 56-57; catalogue P-1 series,R-3,R-4
🔗 boe.es • Spain: official sign catalogue, Royal Decree 465/2025
Does priority at one junction automatically continue along the entire road in Spain?
No. One-junction priority and continuing priority-road status are distinct concepts. Check the local signs at each following junction, including any end-of-priority marker, traffic signal or new Give Way or Stop sign.
🔗 boe.es • Spain: Regulation articles 56-57; catalogue P-1 series,R-3,R-4
🔗 boe.es • Spain: official sign catalogue, Royal Decree 465/2025
May a driver with priority ignore pedestrians or another safety obligation at the next junction in Spain?
No. Junction priority does not cancel duties towards pedestrians, traffic signals, emergency vehicles or other road users where the law gives them precedence. Approach at a speed allowing you to stop safely.
🔗 boe.es • Spain: Regulation articles 56-57; catalogue P-1 series,R-3,R-4
🔗 boe.es • Spain: official sign catalogue, Royal Decree 465/2025
