Topic: Duties of drivers and pedestrians · Nº 42 / 200
¿Se puede conducir con auriculares?
May you drive with earphones?
- ASí, si es manos libresYes, if they are hands-free
- BNo, está prohibidoNo, it is prohibited
- CSí, si solo es un oídoYes, if only in one ear
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Correct answer
- BNo, está prohibidoNo, it is prohibited
Explanation
Under Article 18.2 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), it is prohibited to drive using any kind of headset, earphones or similar devices connected to sound equipment. The phone may only be used with a hands-free system that does not require a headset or earphones.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 18.2 (redacción del RD 518/2026)
Queda prohibido conducir utilizando cualquier tipo de casco de audio, auriculares o instrumentos similares conectados a aparatos receptores o reproductores de sonidoRead the full rule
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