Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 111 / 574

¿Es importante la ropa que usan los conductores y pasajeros de motocicletas?

Are the clothes worn by motorcycle riders and passengers important?

  • ASí, es importante porque el cuerpo queda expuesto al clima.Yes, they are important because the body is exposed to the weather.
  • BNo, no importa mientras usen casco.No, it does not matter as long as they wear a helmet.
  • CNo, no aporta nada a la seguridad.No, they add nothing to safety.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, es importante porque el cuerpo queda expuesto al clima.Yes, they are important because the body is exposed to the weather.
Explanation

According to Article 118.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), as worded by RD 518/2026, motorcycle riders and passengers must wear an approved helmet, protective gloves on roads outside built-up areas and closed footwear covering the whole foot on all types of road. The rest of their clothing also protects the body, which is directly exposed to the weather and to falls.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 118.1.c (redacción del RD 518/2026)Calzado cerrado, que cubra todo el pie, cuando circulen en todo tipo de vías.Read the full rule

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