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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 216 / 691

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Los conductores de vehículos de carga y descarga, circulando en poblado, ¿tiene obligación de llevar el cinturón de seguridad?

Must drivers of vehicles doing loading and unloading in a built-up area wear a seat belt?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BNo, porque estos vehículos no están obligados a llevar cinturones.No, because these vehicles do not have to be fitted with seat belts.
  • CNo, porque sólo es obligado en vías fuera de poblado.No, because it is only compulsory on roads outside built-up areas.
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Correct answer

  • ASí.Yes.
Explanation

Yes. From 1 October 2026, Royal Decree 518/2026 removes the seat belt exemption in built-up areas for delivery drivers making successive loading and unloading stops. All occupants must wear it fastened on roads both in and outside built-up areas (Article 117 of the General Traffic Regulations).

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