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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 120 / 691

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Los conductores de ciclomotores, ¿están obligados a llevar casco de protección cuando circulen por una vía urbana?

Must moped riders wear a protective helmet when riding on an urban road?

  • ASí, es obligatorio.Yes, it is compulsory.
  • BNo, los conductores de ciclomotores no están obligados a llevar casco.No, moped riders do not have to wear a helmet.
  • CLos conductores si están obligados, pero los pasajeros no lo están.Riders must, but passengers do not have to.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, es obligatorio.Yes, it is compulsory.
Explanation

Moped riders and passengers must wear a fastened protective helmet on roads both in and outside built-up areas (Article 118 of the General Traffic Regulations). From 1 October 2026 the helmet must be approved (type-approved), with a one-year transition period for certificates.

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