Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 46 / 691

¿Pueden utilizar los conductores de vehículos, auriculares o cascos, conectados a un aparato reproductor o emisor de sonido?

May drivers use earphones or headphones connected to a device that plays or transmits sound?

  • ANo, ni siquiera los motoristas que los llevan integrados en el casco.No, not even motorcyclists who have them built into the helmet.
  • BSí, porque así se evita tener que sujetar el teléfono con las manos.Yes, because that way you do not have to hold the phone in your hands.
  • CNo, salvo los integrados en el casco de motos y ciclomotores, para comunicarse o navegar.No, except those built into the helmet of motorcycle and moped riders, for communication or navigation.
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  • CNo, salvo los integrados en el casco de motos y ciclomotores, para comunicarse o navegar.No, except those built into the helmet of motorcycle and moped riders, for communication or navigation.
Explanation

Under Article 18.2 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by Royal Decree 518/2026), driving with headphones or earphones connected to sound-receiving or sound-playing devices is prohibited. The exception is certified or approved wireless devices built into the protective helmet of motorcycle and moped riders, used only for intercom or navigation.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 18.2.a (redacción del RD 518/2026)la utilización de dispositivos inalámbricos certificados u homologados integrados en el casco de protección de los conductores de motocicletas y ciclomotores, exclusivamente con fines de intercomunicación o navegaciónRead the full rule

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