Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 27 / 574

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A los ciclomotores, ¿les está permitido circular arrastrando un remolque?

Are mopeds allowed to tow a trailer?

  • ASí, cumpliendo ciertas condiciones.Yes, if certain conditions are met.
  • BSí, siempre que circulen de noche y no lleven pasajeros en el remolque.Yes, as long as they are travelling at night and not carrying passengers in the trailer.
  • CNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, cumpliendo ciertas condiciones.Yes, if certain conditions are met.
Explanation

Under Article 12.3 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicles and mopeds may tow a trailer or semi-trailer that does not exceed 50% of the unladen mass of the towing vehicle, provided they travel in daylight and in conditions that do not reduce visibility, with their speed reduced by 10%, and without carrying people in the towed vehicle.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 12.3 (redacción del RD 518/2026)Las motocicletas, los vehículos de tres ruedas y los ciclomotores podrán arrastrar un remolque o semirremolqueRead the full rule

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