Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 112 / 1397

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¿Existe la señal vertical de uso obligatorio del cinturón de seguridad?

Is there a road sign for compulsory use of the seat belt?

  • ASí, la señal R-417, que recuerda la obligación de utilizar el cinturón.Yes, sign R-417, which reminds you that you must wear a seat belt.
  • BSí, pero únicamente en autovías y autopistas.Yes, but only on motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías).
  • CNo, ya que esa norma se considera implícita al entrar en el vehículo.No, because this rule is taken for granted when you get into the vehicle.
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  • ASí, la señal R-417, que recuerda la obligación de utilizar el cinturón.Yes, sign R-417, which reminds you that you must wear a seat belt.
Explanation

The sign catalogue (RD 465/2025) includes the mandatory sign R-417 “Compulsory use of the seat belt”, which reminds you that you must wear it. It is not limited to one type of road: the seat belt is compulsory on all roads.

The rule · Real Decreto 465/2025, de 10 de junio, por el que se modifica el Reglamento General de Circulación en materia de señalización de tráfico · Catálogo, R-417Recuerda la obligación de utilizar el cinturón de seguridad.Read the full rule

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